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Brian Levy's Saturday Listening System
IP Address: 72.137.179.66	Last Update: July 12, 2008 at 14:04:23
Amplifier:	Sherwood S9500c 20 watt solid state integrated amp. Alternatively, McIntosh MC2105 power amp.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	McIntosh MC2105 when using the C28 preamp
Speakers:	With the Sherwood currently having fun with Klipsch Heresys. Also, Bozak Symphonys and Wharfedale W70s with the Sherwood or McIntosh.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	When I use it that is seldom a Magnavox
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Empire 598II, Thorens TD125, Thorens TD160
Other Source(s):	Sherwood S3300 SS FM tuner, a great tuner especially for the money. Also a McIntosh MR77 that is a killer and a Philips 6731 that has fantastic AM and almost as good as the MR77.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Interconnects - think they are gold plated av cables from Radio Shack. speaker wire - who knows, have been using tghe same cable for 30+ years.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	BIG Barzilay system upright cabinet from the late '60s or early '70 that weighs a ton.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical, jazz, opera.
System Goals/Comments:	Find a smaller system that will deliver the enjoyment of my Mc/Bozak Symphony system but fit in a small room.
System Strengths:	Have been enjoying some of the components for over 30 years and some more than 10. The Sherwood almost as good as the Mc
System Weaknesses:	Took a lot of trys and gear to bridge the gap from my Mc system to another it is almost there. It has some compromises but may be as close as I can get.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Photography, US International Tax Consultant