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voolston's AtmaSpheric System
IP Address: 47.38.16.56	Last Update: July 28, 2023 at 19:55:46
Amplifier:	AtmaSphere MA1 mkII.2 OTL monoblocks
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	AtmaSphere MP-3 w/ phono
Speakers:	JBL L200's
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Theta Data Basic II transport / Metrum Octave NOS DAC
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Acoustic Signature Final Tool Rega RB300 with Express Machinings Heavyweight Counterweight, End Stub, and rewire kit, terminated with XLR's Clearaudio Discovery MC Phonostage built in to preamp
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Transport to DAC = Blue Jeans Cable DAC to PRE = ??????????? PRE to AMP = My Audio Cables silver plated copper balanced Speaker = Double run of JW Audio Cryo Novas 12awg
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Bybee power cords
Tweaks:	Bybee speaker filters, Aesthetix cartridge demagnetizer, baggies of magical crystals, EVS ground enhancers for amps and speakers, pieces of copper foil tape on the window panes, and last but not least...a photograph of me and my one audio bud in the freezer!
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Mostly Rock, Pop, Metal, Gothic, Industrial, followed by some Blues, Big Band, Swing, Classical.
System Goals/Comments:	I dunno, but it's not the "recreate the live event in my listening room" goal that many aspire to. I find live shows, with exception to classical, to be loud and overbearing. I listen to studio recordings that are likely pieced together, so what's the reference to be?
System Strengths:	Musicality & clarity
System Weaknesses:	Room could be bigger
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Scrabble, chess, backgammon