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René R's Belladonna! System
IP Address: 213.46.96.53	Last Update: April 24, 2012 at 11:37:07
Amplifier:	Jadis JA-50 for mid/high frequencies Marantz MA-9S1 for low frequencies
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Vacuum State RTP3D (special low impedance/high current version)
Speakers:	Infinity IRS Beta with Accuphase F-20 crossover
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Esoteric DV-60 Universal player with Aardvark AardsyncII as external clock Theta Data III with Marantz CDA-94
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Audiomeca Belladonna with Septum arm, Koetsu Jade Platinum cartridge Mitsuke weight Denon DP-80 (current project) Denon DP-2000 in Holographics plint with Audio Tekne mat Audiocraft AC-3300 with very light armwand from AC-300, Highphonic MC-D10 Arms: Audiomeca Septum (early version) Stax UA-9 Carts: Shindo SPU-A Audio Tekne MC-6310 Music Maker MkIII Denon DL-103SA Ortofon SPU Royal N Ortofon A90 Audio Technica AT-30E Phonostages Aesthetix Rhea Audio Tekne MCT-4818 Step up transformer Mats: Kenwood TS-10 SAEC SS-300 Audionautes mat Funk Firm mat Motor units: Teres Signature II motor Scheu Das Laufwerk
Other Source(s):	Fostex CR200 CD recorder (based on a Pioneer PDR-05) Onkyo DT-2710 DAT recorder (based on a Pioneer D-05)
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Wireworld Gold Eclipse III Speaker cable (2 times) Phono: Purist Audio Design Venustas phono Purist Audio Design 20th Anniversary XLO Signature reserve: Crystal Cable Reference Nordost Valhalla for Rhea to RTP3D John Van Gent Magiclink balanced for RTP3D to F20 Morrow MA5 for DV-60 to RTP3D Nirvana S-L XLR from F-20 to poweramps JPS, Synergistic Research, Furutech and KE (KempElektroniks) Powercords for all components
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Kemp Power Source Kemp Power Station for Marantz CDA-94 VPI 16.5 Record Cleaner Racks from Audiomeca
Tweaks:	E-finite Cerapucs under loudspeakers, Callas Audio Soundboard under poweramps, Herbie ruby balls under preamp
Room Size (LxWxH):	23 x 23 x 11
Room Comments/Treatments:	Walls covered with loam, no sharp edges only round curves Phantom Acoustics Active control Foam triangles in the corners to create antichambers
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical and Opera: Mozart, CPE Bach, Tsaikovsky, Brahms, Verdi, Rossini, Stravinsky, Mahler, Mendelssohn Some pop: Ryuichi Sakamoto, Beatles, U2 In total: 250 SACD 450 CD 1200 LP
System Goals/Comments:	To have a nice, relaxed, with good resolution full range system.
System Strengths:	Big soundstage, dynamic, effortless, open (with air between instruments)
System Weaknesses:	I do not listen to Jazz or small classical. So I guess it is less optimal for that.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Grundig Vision+ 32 VDC Marquee 9500LC Ultra
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Arcam AV8 Processor DVDO iScan VP50Pro scaler with HD-SDI input board
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Toshiba HD-XA2 HD DVD HD-SDI output Toshiba HD-XE1 HD DVD (reserve) Sony Playstation 3 BD region 2 DVD Dune HS Smart D1 with BE extension Pioneer CLD-HF9G (NTSC) Theta Data III (Reserve) Pioneer DVL-909 LD (PAL) Philips VR1100 VCR
Other HT Gear:	All interlinks Wireworld Silver Eclipse 3+. HDMI from source to DVDO: Wireworld Silver Starlight 5.2. From DVDO to projector: 15 meter Chord Silver Plus.
Comments on HT System:	In progress
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Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Driving classic Mercedes 300 SEL 3.5 from 1972. Interested in History and having holidays in unpopular European and Asian countries.