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cvila 's Livingroom System
IP Address: 68.83.241.187	Last Update: September 15, 2008 at 06:48:18
Amplifier:	Rowland Model 6 Monoblocks
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Rowland Synergy IIi
Speakers:	Vandersteen 2ce Signature (modified by Bill Legall of Millersound)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Sony XA-777ES SACD Cambridge Audio Azur 840C CD
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Merrill-Scillia Research MS2 Heirloom Classic with upgraded 33/45 rpm Outboard Power Supply Tri-Planar Mk. VII.ii Tonearm Ortofon Windfeld Low Output Moving Coil Cartridge Ayre P-5x Phono Preamplifier
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Millersound Speaker Cable Harmonic Technology Pro-Silway II 5 meter XLR balanced Preamp to Amp Harmonic Technology Pro-Silway II 1 meter XLR balanced Phonostage to Preamp Millersound SACD to Preamp Harmonic Technology Pro-Silway II 1 meter XLR balanced CD to Preamp Supra LoRad and stock power cords
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Monster HTS 3600 Echochrome Equipment Rack Target VF1 Pro Amp Stands (x2) Gingko Audio Cloud 10 Isolation Platforms (x6)
Tweaks:	All AC Polarity confirmed for proper phase
Room Comments/Treatments:	Only book and music shelves, plants and other furniture.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock & Jazz
System Goals/Comments:	That warm rush down my central nervous system
System Strengths:	These components are the real deal
System Weaknesses:	Neighbors, I am currently living in a townhouse. Although the speakers are placed according to the Golden Ratio and are at least three feet from the nearest wall, the room is not specifically treated (yet).
Video/HT System: None