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Stereophool's Basic 2-CH System

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Stereophool 's Basic 2-CH System
Last Update: May 03, 2005 at 13:39:34	IP Address: 199.207.253.101
Amplifier:	PS Audio HCA-2 with NX series Black Gates in the output stages (4x50v100uf). Also removed the galvanized plate and bolt from the toroid replacing with 8th plexi and an aluminium bolt (don't really think this makes a difference).
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	PS Audio PCA-2 with HCPS
Speakers:	Proac Response 2S on Target R Series 24' (Mothballed REL Strata II)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	AA DDS III/DTI Pro(rev 2.7)/DDEv.3 (in addition, serving as DAC for digital cable)
Other Source(s):	McIntosh MR-80 & Linn Kudos Considering addition of a universal (dv-9500???)
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	A Plus Oval 9 on bottom and Oval 12 on top, Various Kimber (Streak, PBJ), PS Audio Balanced Statement, Tara Labs, Linn, Audiodyne, etc.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Monster Sig. 5100 (it's better than a power strip)
Tweaks:	None other than those mentioned on the amp.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	All/Any
System Goals/Comments:	None
System Strengths:	The Response 2S were really great for their time. Using the HCPS on the PCA-2 and balanced to the HCA-2 is real nice.
System Weaknesses:	The HCA-2 is likely the weak link in the chain here. I wish I had the room to get the ProAcs further out in the room. Also wish I had never sold my Response 1S
Video/HT System: None

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