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daveyf's Sonus Faber Guarneri system System
IP Address: 76.176.144.156	Last Update: November 12, 2023 at 21:45:36
Amplifier:	Jeff Rowland Model 8T with choke/transimpedance power supply and mod top. Jeff custom modded grounding. Jadis JA30 Mk2 with KT150's and NOS Siemens driver tubes
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	CAT Renaissance BPX with phono and rolled in NOS Telefunken and Valvo tubes
Speakers:	Sonus Faber Guarneri Hommage.. last pair imported into the US! Tw (2) REL T5i Subwoofers
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Esoteric DV60, Esoteric D-05DAC
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Linn LP12 Radikal D/Karousel, Kore, Tramp 2 w. WTA Black special arm (one piece) Lyra Kleos w.van den hul cabling
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Nordost Frey bi-wire sc and Nordost Tyr ic and phono cable. Graceline and Zenwave D2 Ultra ic's, Nordost Red Dawn 11 Bi-wire speaker cables
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Grand Prix Monaco amp stands, Sound Anchor rack stand, Furutech Tp66e power strip, Target audio CD stand.
Tweaks:	Harmonix Footers, Cable Elevators Real Traps Mondo and Mini Traps. 20amp dedicated line with upgraded 400 amp cable to transformer at street.Oyaide R1
Room Size (LxWxH):	12 x 10 x 15
Room Comments/Treatments:	Real Traps Mondo Traps and Mini Traps. Mondo Traps behind speakers for bass trapping. Shakti Hallograph's
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	All music except RAP.
System Goals/Comments:	getting close to nirvana! No real bottom end below 30Hz, BUT in this room it isn't possible anyhow.
System Strengths:	Imageing, depth and midrange/treble purity, pure magic
System Weaknesses:	The rooms TOO small..:0( BUT with acoustic room treatments and the REL T5i Subs, we're getting there.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Sony Oled
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Yamaha RX4
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	REL T5 Sub for video HT. B&W 600's for surround and center channel.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony Blu-ray
Other HT Gear:	Audioquest Sub cable
Comments on HT System:	I am VERY happy
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Blues guitar player.. Fender Tele and Fender EC Strat.. for acoustic Taylor 810.. ( NOW that is what hi-end really sounds like) ( No system I have ever heard even holds a candle to the Taylor in dynamics or anything else for that matter!)