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VonFiebke's Glow in the dark. System
IP Address: 149.39.208.10	Last Update: September 07, 2007 at 09:24:31
Amplifier:	Dynaco Stereo 70. Brown cage, un-modified with the exception of newer caps, etc.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audio Experience Symphonies tube pre. This isn't vintage, but it is an amazing little pre-amp, and a perfect match to the Stereo 70. The balance controls were bi-passed by the previous owner, and that's the only mod as far as I know.
Speakers:	Klipsch KG2 or KLH 17s.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Sony CDR. I record off of vinyl with it for the car, and it's good enough as this system is used mostly for playing vinyl.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Linn Axis with Bellari tube pre-amp.
Other Source(s):	Eiko Cortina tuner.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Thick, but nothing special. Fine-braided copper, about 12 guage I believe. Decent interconnects.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Everything goes into a pretty substantial surge protector...also bought used, at a business liquidation sale. Why buy new?
Tweaks:	Rolled a bunch of tubes if that counts. KG2s have a unique "salvation army" patina to their finish.
Room Size (LxWxH):	Loft. x Loft. x high.
Room Comments/Treatments:	Upstairs in a loft. Sound reflection off of ceiling sometimes helps, sometimes hurts. But I can listen in bed. The bouncy loft really drives the TT nuts, but I rent so can't really lodge of shelf into the wall..which is actually the ceiling up here.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock. Jazz. Indie. Classical. Funk. 60's/70's soul. Folk. Bluegrass. You name it.
System Goals/Comments:	I don't want to obsess over it..just want great sound, which it achieves. I'm quite happy with it.
System Strengths:	It has a lot of what I suppose is called synergy. Everything seems to get along with everything else. It really sounds good, everything sounds natural and the soundstage is HUGE.
System Weaknesses:	Turntable needs better isolation. The room is not ideal. Could stand to buy some better interconnects.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	HP 42" Plasma.
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Yamaha HT receiver. Not the top of the line but works well for what I'm using it for.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Vintage Genesis Physics Model 1s for center and rear, Genesis model 10s for left and right mains. Velodyne sub.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Samsung DVD/SACD etc player running DVI to TV and optical to Receiver.
Other HT Gear:	60's Danish modern sofa to sit on, and an old Zenith danish modern console stereo in use as the cabinet and TV stand. Completes the, um, vintage feel of the place.
Comments on HT System:	I replaced NHT speakers the Genesis Physics, and the differece was night and day. NHT speakers are overrated.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Musician/Guitarist/Vocalist. Home-recording. History/Political discussion. Film. Ship models. Hiking.