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merlin_vi's Main 2 Channel System System
Last Update: July 16, 2006 at 06:52:20 IP Address: 70.32.76.211
Amplifier: Cary 211 AE monoblocks for mids and highs
Cary CAD-500 monoblocks for the bass
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Cary SLP-05 w/ 6SN7GT Pope (matched octect) tubes - platinum grade
Speakers: PMC IB1s with custom Sound Anchor stands
REL B1 sub, Sennnheiser HD650 w/ Cardas cable
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Cary CD 303/300
Music Hall Maverick SACD player with serious mods from Reference Audio Mods (RAM) - battery powered
Turntable/Phono Stage: VPI Super Scoutmaster, JMW-9 Signature, SSM speed controller, HRX periphery ring clamp, HRX Center Record Wieght, Shelter 90X, Boston Audio Design carbon mat, Cary PH-302 with Pope Tubes, Rega P5 with Achroplat, Rega TT PSU, Benz Micro H2
Other Source(s): DEXQ Processor modded by RAM
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Nordost Vahallas, Freys. Audience Au, Cardas Golden Reference
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): Dedicated studio ground with 8 ga star for ea outlet, 14 KVA - 4 Topaz constant voltage transformers (2-5 KVA ea), dedicated EMI filters for each outlet, 10 ga Silver plated OFC TEF in conduit dedicated lines , Zero Surge surge protectors, Audiophile Tech Power Conditioners (Power factor Correction for each component to 91% or better), CVT for preamp, phono stage, and CD player
Tweaks: Lots of tube rolling, Isolation devices, Birch platforms, on Solid marble platforms, turntable is triple isolated (Symposium Acoustics)
Room Size (LxWxH): 30 x 15 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments: GIK Room treatments, optimized with R/D Plus (ETF) Software, DEQX processor modified by RAM
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Rock, Jazz, Blues
System Goals/Comments: Upgrade phono stage one day
System Strengths: Good overall balance - does everything well. Conversion from vinyl to DVD audio 192Khz & CD stereo works very nicely.
System Weaknesses: It doesn't sound like the real thing! If your system does then please invite me over.
Video/HT System: Separate
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: Bel Canto Evo6 Gen II
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): PMC OB1 for 2-Ch listening, B&W 705s L/R, HTM7 center, LCR 500s for L/R Rears, 603s S2 Rears

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