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rottenclam's Darth Clam System
IP Address: 12.22.22.13	Last Update: October 27, 2013 at 11:22:46
Amplifier:	Dynaco ST-70
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None. I have successfully removed this component from the signal chain, using a direct connection between my phono pre-amp and my amp.
Speakers:	Quad ESLs (rebuilt by PK)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	None. I'm pretty much an analog guy
Turntable/Phono Stage:	E.A.R. 834p Garrard 301 (Full Dobbins treatment) Tri-Planar VII Ultimate Edition arm Lyra Helikon SL
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	TG Power Cord Tom Evans Groove Tube interconnect Naim NACA5 speaker cable
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Ikea Expedit and Target stands
Tweaks:	I run my EAR 834p (in MM mode) directly into my Dynaco ST-70 with no volume control. The gain is carefully set throughout my signal chain so that the single volume is not too loud and not too soft
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock and Roll, Soul, Reggae, Punk, and a bit of classical, jazz, and opera.
System Goals/Comments:	I want a system with solid engineering and design in the chassis. Chuck the snake oil, magazine review hype, and overpriced sonic drek. Get what you like and what sounds close to real.
System Strengths:	This is a "high value" minimalist system. My system now sounds a ton better than megabuck systems that I have heard (and owned) in the past.
System Weaknesses:	Polluted energy from the wall
Video/HT System: None
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