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gotoma8's Sweet Spot System
IP Address: 76.102.139.226	Last Update: June 11, 2007 at 21:19:45
Amplifier:	Opera Consonance Cyber 800 mono blocks Opera Consonance A100 Linear Integrated Amp Odyssey Audio Stratos Mono Extreme
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Opera Consonance Cyber 222
Speakers:	3-way Scan Speak DIY called the GeerS eVe designed by Edgar Beers and Tony Gees
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Marantz SA8260 Oppo HD981
Turntable/Phono Stage:	VPI Scout w/ JMW-9 and Shelter 501 mkii Diva Audio Virtuoso phono preamp w/ Step-Up
Other Source(s):	Sansui Tuner 217
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	DIY Spk - 11awg magnet wire for bass 14.5awg for mids/hi DIY I/C - 20awg magnet wire w/ Neutrik RCA and XLR connectors
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	POWERVAR ABC1200
Room Size (LxWxH):	55 x 55 x 14
Room Comments/Treatments:	DIY 18" by 4' Jon Rische Bass Traps, 4 of them Sound Panels, all DIY
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	JAZZ, Classical, Choral, Chamber and String Quartets... ECM, MA, FIM recordings Mobile Fidelity SACDs
System Goals/Comments:	Sweet Spot and relaxin', enjoyin', smilin'
System Strengths:	Transparency...Dynamics...Intimacy Tight as crazy bass, sweet treble and lush midrange
System Weaknesses:	Bass, these are close box design with an 8" Scan Speack 21w8550-1. Goes down to 30 well, but not too much after that!
Video/HT System: None