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John Chleapas's 2-way Horns System
IP Address: 71.248.162.167	Last Update: May 23, 2007 at 22:59:08
Amplifier:	Welborne 45 DRD Welborne 300b DRD Klimo EL34 pp
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Klimo Merlino vacuum tube line stage
Speakers:	Modified JBL 4675C-8LF using TAD TD-4001 drivers instead of the JBL compression drivers Marchand XM-126 actve tube speaker crossover
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Muse Model 9 Transport Muse DAC
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Well Tempered Classis turntable Hagerman Trumpet with matching step up transformer Target Wall Stand Denon HA-1000 head amp VPI HW-17 record cleaner Nitty Gritty RC also
Other Source(s):	McIntosh MR-77 tuner Muse Model 9 CD/DVD transport Muse Model 2 DAC Cassette player
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	16 gauge OFC copper oxygen free copper interconnects
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	4 Powervars + dedicated line mains filters
Tweaks:	Salamander
Room Size (LxWxH):	16 x 16 x 7
Room Comments/Treatments:	None yet
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	old jazz, classic rock
System Goals/Comments:	Update my DAC
System Strengths:	Amazing soundstage and the active tube speaker crossovers improved the sound to my ears.
System Weaknesses:	2 channel only room is a bit small.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	60" Sony HDTV
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Fosgate FAP-V1 vacuum Pro Logic 11 vacuum tube 7.1 surround sound processor which also can be used as a 2 channel only stereo preamplifier to run my Hales T-8 speakers. Audio Design Associates PTM-8150 8 channel solid state amplifier.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Hales T-8 front Hales Center channel Hales T-5 rear Hales T-1 side speakers Pair of matching subwoofers that are not really needed, but I wanted to punish my neighbors.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony
Comments on HT System:	It is a lot of fun watching movies and concerts on my 60" TV. The Hales speakers are really impressive and very musical to listen to.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	My old Mustang, photography, old watches, reading, and scrounging for vinyl records. Quasi Retired X-ray/MRI Technologist