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Zanth 's Family Fun System
IP Address: 207.35.222.150	Last Update: November 28, 2008 at 13:02:56
Amplifier:	Wyetech Labs 300b Sapphire Monoblocks
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Wyetech Labs Opal
Speakers:	Coincident Total Victories
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Shanling CD T-100 modified by Shanling (SACD transport), modified by North Audio (disconnected headphone amp section, serialized transformers, removed caps in signal path), modified by Parts Connexion (cap upgrades, wire upgrade, damping, opamp upgrade, jack upgrade)
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Michell Gyrodec with Orbe platter (Gorbe) EAR 834P with Telefunkens SME V arm Grado Statement Statement low MI
Other Source(s):	Server to DAC (to be determined) streaming FLAC library
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Audio Metallurgy GA-Zeroes, PC and speaker cables
Room Size (LxWxH):	15 x 25 x 10
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, Chamber, Kid-friendly music
System Goals/Comments:	This system is a work in progress with parts agreed to and coming in a piece at a time. The goal was to graduate from my solo listening experience from my Solace system (headphone only) and engage my family. I think this is going to work out well and my two young children adore dancing nightly to some of daddy's rock music!
System Strengths:	Dynamics, speed: can rock out when entertaining the kids, but my wife and I want to enjoy some jazz when the kids are sleeping, we don't lose anything. 300b SET + Concidents = fun and exciting while also fully capable at being delicate and emotional
System Weaknesses:	I'll need to upgrade my phono stage at some point, but for now, the room is the largest weakness. Dimensions are horrid but what we must live with. Better than not having a speaker system at all!
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Perpetual Student, biochemist some days and a computer scientist on others. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, sipping a fine red wine, reading a meaty book and listening to jazz late at night.