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driguy's Main Showroom System
IP Address: 67.42.132.98	Last Update: June 21, 2008 at 16:09:51
Amplifier:	LadyDay MkII+ (DIY HiFi) 300b setup for Emission Labs XLS tubes. (about 12 watt output)Modified with V-Cap coupling caps. Has Mu mod and Tentlabs heater module.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audio Note kits Signature M3 Preamp. Modified with V-Caps for coupling caps, Mundorf Silver/oil power supply caps and Mundorf M-TubeCaps.
Speakers:	Bastanis Apollos with Dueland crossover caps.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Northstar transport + Audio Note Kits 2.1 Signature DAC with same mods as M3 preamp above
Turntable/Phono Stage:	None
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Audio Tekne speaker cables and VH Audio silver interconnects. Bastanis power cables on front end and VH Audio Flavor 2 on amps.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	DIY Cable Power Filter. Amps plugged directly into wall sockets.
Tweaks:	Hal-O Tube dampers, "Unhappy" balls under components on the rack.
Room Size (LxWxH):	33 x 24 x 12
Room Comments/Treatments:	Speakers are 8' into the room so I have found that room treatments have very little effect in this space.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock, Jazz, Soul, Pop.
System Goals/Comments:	Very high efficiency setup (100db) which allows the great SE ended sound to come through even with a large room. Magical at times.
System Strengths:	Natural presentation which allows long listening without fatigue.
System Weaknesses:	No Analog.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Panasonic AE-900 projector + Dalite grey screen with 1.8 amplification.
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Yamaha AV-9000
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Bastanis Prometheus with subs. Rear channels are Kef 101's
Sources (DVD/VCR):
Other HT Gear:	Direct TV HD recorder/processor.
Comments on HT System:	Awesome picture and sound.
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