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jjhf5678's Garrard 301 system System
IP Address: 76.18.246.71	Last Update: December 05, 2008 at 05:02:59
Amplifier:	BAT VK-300SE
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Tom Tutay dual mono phono stage. All tube gain using four smooth plate Tele 12AX7s, two 12SN7s, and two 12J5GTs. Also has outboard, tube rectified power supply. INCREDIBLE.
Speakers:	Thiel CS6s
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	HECK NO :-)
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Garrard 301/Triplanar/AT OC9 MLII (or Denon 103r) with ATA Audio bearing upgrade and Boston Audio Mat-1
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Audience Au "e" series speaker cables and IC's
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Arcici Suspense Rack
Tweaks:	ASC Tube Traps, Nordost Valhalla PCs, Shakti On-Lines, Dedicated 20a outlets with cryo treated receptacles.
Room Size (LxWxH):	20.2 x 13.4 x 8.0
Room Comments/Treatments:	Lucky enough to have a dedicated room with various ASC and Acoustic Innovations treatments.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Varies from year to year but right now about 75% rock (mostly timeless stuff, but some new stuff too), about 15% REAL jazz, and about 10% classical. I have about 4K albums so far with more in sight all the time!
System Goals/Comments:	My systems will ALWAYS cater to the music first. Detail, image, soundstage, etc... are 2nd priority.
System Strengths:	Nice, easy to listen to, musical sound.
System Weaknesses:	Need a little more power for the Thiels, and could use a hair bigger room IMO.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Insignia 50" 1080P Plasma (very nice set for the $).
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Yamaha RXV-640, Acurus 200X3
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Paradigm Monitor 90Ps in front, ADP370s in the back.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony BDPS350
Other HT Gear:	Furman Elite 15PF, X360
Comments on HT System:	Fun when it's used. Definitely not top priority.
URL Link: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?vevol&1135740504&view
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	I've played guitar, bass, drums, piano, etc... for about 25 years. Been recording pretty high quality sound for the past year or so too. It's been fun learning more about the first aspect of sound reproduction. I also like to surf, travel, and work out.