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Winnie's Horns System
IP Address: 79.74.139.191	Last Update: October 07, 2007 at 06:56:28
Amplifier:	EAR 861 power amp (31 watts of push pull triodes) for the Hedlunds and Sugden A21a for the subs.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Tact RCS2.2X AAA
Speakers:	Hedlund horns from Hornet Audio fitted with the latest Lowther DX4s (approx 105dB sensitive) BD15s in Bert Doppenbergs Reference sub cabinets. Fostex T90A supertweeters
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Dedicated Vista laptop running XXHighend software into Fireface 400 external soundcard via firewire. 2TB of external hard drive to hold all CDs as wav files.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	None
Other Source(s):	None
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Audionote silver interconnects 28 gauge Magnet wire for speakers 'Base' support tables
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	PS Audio Premier mains regenerator.
Room Size (LxWxH):	20 x 20 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	None yet
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Country, Irish, pop, acoustic, guitar, male and female solo. Anything that makes your foot tap, but unfortunately not jazz.
System Goals/Comments:	To forget its Hi-Fi
System Strengths:	Relaxed, yet dynamic, full bodied, wonderful imaging and very involving. The base is beautifully integrated and has real impact. Occasionally the dynamics of the music either surprise me or make me smile.
System Weaknesses:	None
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Sony projector
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Yamaha
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Polk audio
Sources (DVD/VCR):	DVD
Other HT Gear:	None
Comments on HT System:	None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Motor bikes, football, DIY bigtime, clocks, gardening, line dancing etc