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francesc's Main (Music Room) System
IP Address: 139.47.117.118	Last Update: February 07, 2024 at 07:06:27
Amplifier:	Exposure Super XV integrated. 60 wpc.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	Rogers Studio 3, 8 ohm, 85 dB; great neutral small monitors. ProAc Studio 130.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Pioneer DV989i for SACD/DVD-A
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Rega Planar 3, RB300, Grado Prestige Gold. Entry level Project (0.5).
Other Source(s):	InnuOS Zenmini mkIII server/streamer & LPSU Denon TU-1500RD tuner. Denon DRS640 Tape recorder. Auna digital receiver.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Mapleshade Clearview Golden Helix Plus, Audiotruth Opal +3 IC
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Creek OBH11SE headphone amp with OBH2 PS. Sennheiser HD580 Precision Headphones. Also AKG K141 Studio. Rothwell in-line Attenuators between CD and amp. Target 5-shelf rack. Welded black steel with wooden shelves. Stands on spikes.
Tweaks:	None
Room Size (LxWxH):	4m x 3.5m x 2.5m
Room Comments/Treatments:	None
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Blues, acoustic and classic (actually almost everything guitar) guitar, jazz. But I listen to a wide variety of styles.
System Goals/Comments:	Neutral and sweet sounding.
System Strengths:	Amp drives speakers authoritatively. Acoustic instruments are there. Jazz vocals are also very good. Clearview cable has added detail, presence and smoothness. Bass is tight and fast.
System Weaknesses:	Not the most powerful bass around, but it's not a big issue to me. And I always can switch to the ProAcs.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	I play Spanish, Acoustic (Martin D18) and electric (a nice lot) guitars. Travel, reading and soccer are also of interest to me.