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klackto's Klackto's system System
IP Address: 115.128.12.163	Last Update: October 30, 2008 at 19:47:52
Amplifier:	Rebuilt and slightly modified Leak Stereo20. Am working on a single ended interstage coupled 300b.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Vacuum state fvp rebuilt with the best bits I could get my hands on and brought up to fvp5 spec. Reboxed in copper lined zebrano (zebrawood) case.
Speakers:	Early Lowther PM7a's reconed by Stefan Stamm in over-sized voigt pipes.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Modified Pioneer PDS-901 stable platter with tentlabs clock 3 as transport. Audio Synthesis DAX with UA20400 dac built from a kit in the mid 90's. Recently rebuilt with better caps etc.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	DIY Sota Star/VPI TNT hybrid with SME-V and Vacuum State (Benz) cartridge.
Other Source(s):	Bolder modified(digital only)squeezebox-2 running bnc coax into DAX.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Audio Tekne interconnect,speaker & mains cables.
Room Size (LxWxH):	16 x 14 x 12
Room Comments/Treatments:	Lots of books,records etc.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz,Soul/Funk,Reggae,Rock/Pop.
System Goals/Comments:	To reproduce music with a bit of life and vibrancy.
System Strengths:	Open,spacious sound with great presence.
System Weaknesses:	Top end could be more extended. Bass surprisingly good but does lose control a bit when playing loud bass heavy material.The lowthers can shout a bit on some material but theStamms are better in this regard than my old pm6a.
Video/HT System: None