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johnirwin's John's System System
IP Address: 76.184.50.241	Last Update: June 20, 2011 at 18:44:13
Amplifier:	Yamaha CR1020
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Bob Carver Sunfire Reference Symphonic (MM/MC Phono) Cambridge 640p TC670LC (preamps.com)
Speakers:	DIY open-back enclosure.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Foobar2000
Turntable/Phono Stage:	My System Details A Technics 1200MKII with mods is my main table. I am using a SLSM mat under the platter mat. The cartridge selections: Ortofon Tonar Banana with OM5e Stylus AT440mla with ATN120 Stylus, Ortofon Tonar Banana with Arkiv Stylus, DL103, Shure M93e, Shure m97xe. Technics SL1200MK2, Cardas Rewire, M5G phono leads. Marantz 6350: Repaired this table purchased from ebay to use as a secondary table. (gave away) Dual 1228: my first table. The idler wheel is worn so I could never get the speed right.
Other Source(s):	PC Audio: WAV files - Foobar2000 - EMU0404 - Yamaha CR1020 - AKG702 Headphones
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	CATV Speaker Cable Radio Shack Gold Series ICs
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Ikea Lyte with spikes and butcher block
Tweaks:	Technics 1200 Turntable Mods
Room Size (LxWxH):	12 x 12 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	Vinyl Collection
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Normal Mode: Vocals, Jazz standards and World Music. Upbeat: R&B, Soul, and Blues. Record Collection
System Goals/Comments:	2.1 lush-warm sound that has taken years of tweaking.
System Strengths:	The system is built from items purchased on clearance or repaired. The speakers are DIY.
System Weaknesses:	The room configuration is not ideal some treatments are needed other than furniture.
Video/HT System: None
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