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jazmini's Cary System
IP Address: 68.33.197.38	Last Update: June 12, 2010 at 12:53:56
Amplifier:	Cary 300 SEI Integrated Amp.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	Martin Logan Source Electrostatic Speakers. Sennheiser HD600 Headphones.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Cary 303/300 CD Player
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Speaker Cables: Kimber 8TC Interconnects: Kimber Kable PBJ
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	PS Audio UPC-200 Power Conditioner and SC Plus Power Cables
Room Size (LxWxH):	10.5 x 11 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	Tapestries and rugs on walls. Carpet. Drapes on window.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Popular, alternative, rock, country, jazz, classical.
System Goals/Comments:	I have a variety of systems for a variety of sounds to stop the buying merry-go-round. I'll use some different speakers with the Cary Amp later. Just trying different things out.
System Strengths:	Midrange purity and immediacy from the SET amp -- it's an outstanding sounding amp. I will keep this amp for life. The electrostats are very good, but the bass is too strong. I was amazed that the Cary SET could drive them. The Cary CD player is terrific, and the headphones sound terrific too.
System Weaknesses:	My Proac speakers mate exceptionally well with the Cary SET amp (my best sound), but for awhile they are being used with another amp. The electrostats are not the best speaker for this amp, but it sounds reasonably good to me. The bass is too strong on the electrostats, no matter what amp I use -- I should try plugging the port.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Interests: Chess. Cars.