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Justlisten2 's Big Daddys' Stereo System
IP Address: 68.81.214.195	Last Update: February 11, 2018 at 17:00:19
Amplifier:	Pass Labs XA-100.5 mono-block amps.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audio Research Reference 5SE line stage.
Speakers:	Reference 3A Grand Veena
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Playback Design MPS-5 w/ USB box. Marantz SA-11S1 w/ Ultimate tube mod from pcX. Amperex 6922's in the buffer stage.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	VPI Prime with 10" 3D tonearm. Transfiguration Audio Phoenix S cartridge. Ortofon Cadenza Bronze cartridge. Allnic H1201 phono stage.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	High Fidelity CT-1E from VPI Prime to Allnic H1201 phono preamp. High Fidelity CT-1E from H1201 to ARC Reference 5SE preamp. Silent Source Silver Signature between Playback Designs MPS-5 and ARC Reference 5 preamp. Silent Source The Music Reference between ARC Reference 5SE preamp and Pass Labs XA-100.5 amps. Speaker cables: Silent Source The Music Reference. Purist Audio Design Proteus Provectus Praesto Elrod Power Systems Statement Signature Gold Jumpers
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Power conditioners: Bybee Stealth w/ Dark Matter options 1 and 2. Walker Audio Motor Controller Power cords: Dynamic Design Heritage AE15 Anniversary on Playback Design MPS-5 Running Springs Audio HZ Crown Jewel on ARC Reference 5 preamp. Silent Source The Music Reference High Current version on Pass Labs XA-100.5's Silent Source Signature on Allnic H1201. Cerious Technologies Nano Signature on VPI Prime and Walker Audio Motor Controller. CH Acoustic X-20 on Bybee Stealth. Lovan Sovereign racks.
Tweaks:	(2) 20A dedicated, isolated ground lines using 10-3 Romex and Furutech GTX-D (R) outlets. Synergistic Research Black fuse in Playback Designs MPS-5 and Audio Research Reference 5 preamp. (6) High Fidelity MC-0.5's. VPI 16.5 RCM, Black Diamond Racing Turntable clamp.
Room Size (LxWxH):	25 x 15 x 9
Room Comments/Treatments:	Overstuffed furniture, drapes and carpeting for damping.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock, Jazz, Classical,Folk, pretty much everything but Country and Rap.
System Goals/Comments:	To try to balance musicality with accuracy, to match my taste.
System Strengths:	Amazing detail and transparency without a hint of hardness or leanness. Very natural sounding.
System Weaknesses:	Getting harder and harder to find any.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Toshiba 50' plasma
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Denon AVR-1802
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Mirage BPS-400 subwoofer.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony Playstation 3
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Playing Golf.