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zelig 's 2021 System System
IP Address: 69.112.102.23	Last Update: December 14, 2021 at 04:30:04
Amplifier:	Balanced Audio Technology VK 3000SE integrated standalone Audio Research Classic 30 used with BAT as pre
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Balanced Audio Technology VK 3000SE (pre only with other power amps) Zesto Andros Deluxe II phono pre EMIA 20:1 Cu SUT
Speakers:	Devore O/93
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Wyred4Sound, DAC2DSD V2 with Femto clock upgrade with Wyred4Sound USB Recovery and LPS
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Kuzma Reference 2, Kuzma 4point11, Dynavector XV-1s into SUT
Other Source(s):	Synology NAS>RJ45>NUC NUC5PPYH w/Akasa fanless case and DIY LPS w/JRiver Media>DAC
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Kimber Monocle speaker, Kimber Silver Streak IC, Kimber KCAG IC, Cardas Golden Ref IC, Straightwire USB for NUC>DAC
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	APC and SurgeX
Tweaks:	Herbie's fat grounding pads under Kuzma TT
Room Size (LxWxH):	25 x 12 x 12
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock, blues, jazz, Americana, classical. I have about 3,500 lps, having sold 2,400 in 2016 but since bought more. Approximately 4,000 lps have been ripped to a 192/24 digital format. Still listen to both lps and ripped media. About 2,000 cds on hand which do not get much play but are ripped to AIFF and then played back on the NAS/NUC/DAC setup.
System Goals/Comments:	Coherence and soundstage
System Strengths:	Balance
System Weaknesses:	Moving house after 30 years so TBD
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Bicycle riding/European pro racing, Formula 1, drink/food, Travel. Retired now eight years after working the last 15 years offshore, Europe and Asia.