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J Harkin's Main System
IP Address: 96.237.238.19 Last Update: April 05, 2009 at 13:47:00
Amplifier: McIntosh MC240 (early style)

Power tubes: matched quad Svetlana 6L6GC
Driver tubes: mostly JJ, 1 Sovtek 12AX7LPS

Mods
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* Replaced all rca inputs with new gold plated units.
* Replaced rectifiers with HEXFREDs.
* Replaced Filter caps with LCR's bypassed with Solens
* Parts Connection upgrade kit
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Conrad Johnson PV-7
(factory PS upgrade)
Speakers: NHT 1.3A

Planning to build some DIY 3 way speakers and move 1.3s to HT system
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Marantz CD-63
Turntable/Phono Stage: Music Hall MMF-5 w/ the stock Goldring 1012GX cart
Other Source(s): Onkyo T-4310R Tuner
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Nothin' Special...

Plain 14ga speaker wire, budget AQ interconnects
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): TNT Flexy style rack made with 3/4" rods and 3/4" black wood veneer melamine shelves.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): rock, new wave, alternative, grunge, some vocal, classical, instrumental jazz, big band
System Goals/Comments: Eventually I would like to upgrade the speakers .

System Strengths: Great soundstaging
System Weaknesses: A bit weak in low bass.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: Model Aviation
Sports Cars, racing (F1, SCCA)
Hiking

Occupation: QA Mgr at a Software Company

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