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Gepetto's Gepetto's Main System System
IP Address: 24.91.87.196	Last Update: April 14, 2008 at 16:34:00
Amplifier:	Vintage Phase Linear 700B (highly tweaked), Crown DC-300A II, Crown DC-300A, Crown DC-300 all amps mint.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Yamaha C-2a for 2 channel phono, CD and tape. Outlaw 990 used as preamp/processor for multi-channel.
Speakers:	DIY mains, dual 18" drivers in acoustic suspension cab, dual 5" mids, horn tweeter, DIY center Channels(dual centers): dual 6.5" drivers in acoustic suspension cab, dual 4" mids, dual 1" titanium tweeters. Rear channels: Optimus Lineaeum's. Front/center speakers are 4 ohm, rears are 8 ohms
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Oppo DV-980H Yamaha CDC-765
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Two Technics 1200Mk2's with Shure V15VxMR on first and Signet MR 5.0 me on second one. Shure M64A preamp on first, Yamaha phono stage for second.
Other Source(s):	Tascam 122 MkII cassette transport
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	DIY for all interconnects
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Balanced Isolation system using Topaz 2.5KVA Ultra Isolator
Tweaks:	Highly rebuilt/tweaked PL700 Amp. Custom staged SSR based power control unit for single point turn on of all equipment.
Room Size (LxWxH):	24' x 24' x 10'
Room Comments/Treatments:	The usual...random furniture.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock (many genres, metal, alternative, pop, rockabilly, psych, etc.); Country; Jazz.
System Goals/Comments:	High mint vintage gear content. Extremely low speaker cone excursion even at high listening levels through use of multiple large drivers. Natural bass by using large drivers. Zero noise floor.
System Strengths:	Beautiful collection of mint condition vintage power amplification used in it. Massive power capability without working hard. Able to produce very high volume sound with extremely good clarity and low distortion. Almost zero noise floor(this is a big deal with me)
System Weaknesses:	Better phono stages, missing some critical input sources like reel to reel 1/4" tape (always looking).
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Sony 35"
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Yamaha RX-V890 with 6 channels of Phase Linear and Crown power amplification (see above).
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	DIY mains, dual 18" drivers in acoustic suspension cab, dual 5" mids, horn tweeter, DIY center, dual 6.5" drivers in acoustic suspension cab, dual 4" mids, dual 1" titanium tweeters. Rear Optimus Lineaeum's Front/center speakers are 4 ohm, rears are 8 ohms
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Oppo DV-980H
URL Link: http://www.whiteoakaudio.com
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Electronic design and tweaking, golf, woodworking, cars, single malt scotch/Electrical Engineer