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Goyescas's Guitar Studio System
IP Address: 216.38.179.124	Last Update: June 10, 2013 at 12:02:33
Amplifier:	NAD Model 60 "Stereo Amplifier" (1975) (w/MM phonostage; gain=41dB); Completely recapped and refurbished March, 2013.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	AR 4x bookshelves (these were sourced from Larry "The AR Guy," who now has a large business presence on Ebay).
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Marantz CD67-SE. Still a decent player and an excellent transport (although no DAC in here yet). Sometimes swapped with a Cambridge A-300.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Bang & Olufsen Beogram RX-2 w/MMC3 cartridge.
Other Source(s):	Harman Kardon 330c (1978), recapped and aligned 2013; it's a 20 wpc receiver with phono, tape monitor, aux and tuner inptus + mono, bal, treble and bass and contour (loudness) button.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Rat Shack AWG 16 wire.
Room Size (LxWxH):	17 x 12 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	Carpet and 2 area rugs.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	I love having a turntable in the studio. People bring me records, which is nice of them and always appreciated.
System Goals/Comments:	This is mid-fi at its best, basically a college dorm system!
System Strengths:	A nice space for what I use it for, which is mostly to play recordings of classical guitar for myself and/or my students.
System Weaknesses:	Well, it's a small room. Hardly a place for critical listening.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	My guitars, tennis, working out, indoor cycling (spinning!), rowing ('crew'), travel, friends and non-fiction. Classical guitarist/instructor/music coach.