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KellyG's Tubular Vandeuphony with Classe System
IP Address: 108.196.46.9 Last Update: October 12, 2024 at 20:34:01
Amplifier: Classe CA-200



Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Audio Electronics AE-3 DJH with Pope 6SN7GT tubes by Phillips Holland
Speakers: Vandersteen 2Ce Signature with sand filled bases

Two Vandersteen 2W subwoofers

Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Topping E30
Turntable/Phono Stage: Nottingham Spacedeck with Spacearm / Lyra Argo i cartridge / Cary PH-302 phono pre with upgraded Jensen caps.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Cardas Quadlink
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): D.I.Y. rack / Shelves custom made sandwich of Baltic birch and MDF / Richard Gray 600S power conditioner.
Room Size (LxWxH): 11 x 12 x 9
Room Comments/Treatments: Room is terribly small, but I have it heavily treated(commercial and Risch), giving me an intimate, rich sound that does not fatigue.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Alternative/psychedelic/electronic/industrial
System Goals/Comments: I shy away from "analytical" sounding gear. The Cary tube gear is highly engaging and musical and compliments the realism and detail of my source components well.
System Strengths: Warm, musical, and emotionally involving. Vocals are incredibly lifelike; highs are unfatiguing; bass is suprisingly solid.
System Weaknesses: Speakers do not have room to reach their full potential.
Video/HT System: None

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