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mberard's Audiomat-Mimetism-Nagra-Parsifal System
IP Address: 72.228.86.23	Last Update: April 26, 2008 at 14:07:10
Amplifier:	a) Tube :Nagra VPA 845 monoblocks b) Solid State : Mimetism 15.2 integrated amplifier
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Nagra PL-L preamplifier
Speakers:	Verity Audio Parsifal
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	C.E.C. TL-51XR belt drive CD player Audiomat Maestro DAC
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Goldmund Studio removed from its box frame, plinth sitting directly on Rollerblocks (tungsten bearings) and Symposium Ultra platform. RS-Labs RS-A1 tonearm Clearaudio Signature cartridge Nagra VPS (phono stage) preamplifier
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	AC, Interconnects and Speaker cables, all Actinote
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Oyaide R1 AC receptacles (6) Hydra 8 for front end gear. Nagra PL-L sits directly on wood cross in SolidTech Rack of Silence Nagra 845's, placed on Symposium Svelte platforms Hydra 8, Mimetism 15.2, Audiomat Mestro DAC and Nagra VPS all sit on Stillpoints Component Stands CEC TL51XR and Audiomat Maestro on Symposium Ultra Platform QuietLines
Room Size (LxWxH):	17 x 11 x 8
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	All genres but mostly classical - Jazz
System Goals/Comments:	Serves as reference playback system for our recordings (Fidelio Audio) www.fidelioaudio.com Also, reproduce live experience at home
System Strengths:	Very well balanced. 30 years of experimenting to get this far. Sounds great. The Mimetism integrated amp is a revelation.
System Weaknesses:	The room could be improved.
Video/HT System: Separate
URL Link: http://homepage.mac.com/mberard2/PhotoAlbum1.html
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Biking, skiing, swimming, yoga Creative director