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ikkyu2's Analogue Bliss System
IP Address: 50.46.143.223	Last Update: March 21, 2011 at 11:24:06
Amplifier:	Genesis M60 monoblocks
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Joule Electra LA-150 MkII
Speakers:	Wilson Benesch Curves
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	"Expo": Exemplar modified Oppo BDP-83 with tube output stage and separate power supply - AWESOME!
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Nottingham Hyperspace with Ace Anna arm, ZYX Universe cartridge, and Wave Mechanic power controller
Other Source(s):	Otari MRT-15 and Studer A807 reel-to-reel studio tape machines
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	All Shunyata Antares ICs (except one pair Purist Audio Proteus Provectus IC), Shunyata Orion Bi-wire speaker cable
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	HRS M1R rack with HRS M3X isolation bases; Isoclean 80A3 power conditioner
Tweaks:	HRS Nimbus couplers, Wave Kinetics isolation footers, ceramic fuses all around
Room Size (LxWxH):	25 x 12 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	GIK corner traps (4); ASC tube traps (4); Shakti Hallographs (2)
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	All (except rap and techno)
System Goals/Comments:	My design goal is simple: the most accurate reproduction of live music possible. Neutrality, timbral truth, speed, transient response, air, and musical flow are the design criteria for success and I believe that I have achieved those goals at a relatively modest price point.
System Strengths:	Neutrality, timbral truth, speed, transient response, air, and musical flow and the stunning reproduction of live music.
System Weaknesses:	Wish room were 14' wide instead of 12' wide; room is 98% dedicated listening room and 2% guest bedroom, so keeping bedroom furniture is a slight limitation to seating position.
Video/HT System: None
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