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kevc's Jazzster System
IP Address: 71.183.102.81	Last Update: June 28, 2011 at 17:40:45
Amplifier:	Audio Research VS110
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audio Research SP-16 with phono (12AX7 Amperex bugle boys in line stage and Mazda 3 Micas in phono)
Speakers:	Gallo Reference 3.1 with mapleshade 4" stands. Using in conjunction with REL Strata III sub.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Raysonic CD-128 with 6DJ8 Amperex tubes
Turntable/Phono Stage:	VPI Classic/Ortofon 2m Black with SDS controller; 2nd system - Dual 1249
Other Source(s):	2nd system - smaller advent speakers, marantz 2230, sony ns 500v
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Harmonic Technology Pro 11 plus, Chimera Labs Advantage Series II,Cardas Neutral Reference Phono
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Monster 2000, Salamander Synergy Rack
Tweaks:	jumper from parts express for the Gallo's,silencer dc fan hung on nylon string for cooling amp.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz (hardbop,bebop,soul),R&B,70's, 80's disco, & rock.
System Goals/Comments:	More lively sounding like the MBL's 101.
System Strengths:	sense of transparency, lifelike vocals, dynamics (unlike my previous Maggies 12)
System Weaknesses:	For the money none, heard many systems and believe I have to spend another $50k - 100K or so for much better improvement like the MBL's or the TAD system I heard at the NY audio show.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Pioneer Kuro PDP-5010
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Onkyo 7.1 receiver
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Center - Pardigm CC350,Front - Gallo's rear - Paradigm mini monitor, sub - REl Strata III
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Panny Blu-Ray; Panasonic DVD recorder 60;
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Family; weightlifting, photography - Nikon D300; Investments; wine tasting