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Paul J.'s Paul's Simple DIY System System
IP Address: 97.92.166.82	Last Update: March 05, 2010 at 18:03:54
Amplifier:	6V6 PP triode/UL switchable amp The signal section is Eli Duttman's El Cheapo Outboard choke input PS with all motor runs caps SS rectified, mostly recycled iron
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	"Passive" in the tube amp, PEC carbon pot in shunt mode
Speakers:	Wild Burro Audio Betsy and BetsyK's, the former in OB's, the later in TQWT's
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Philips CDB630, TDA1541 run NOS Magnavox 582 TDA1541 player too
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Rek-O-Kut Belt Drive, Empire Arm, DL-103 cart, Hagerman Bugle, vintage Rauland mic input transformers as SUT's
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Belden 89259, crossconnected speaker cables, single run 89259 IC's, Plenum CAT 5 twisted pair IC's
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Outlet Box: P&S outlets in a Raco box with an Asylum cable (hardwired, no IEC) and little Panasonic film caps
Tweaks:	PureMagic Isolation platform (won in raffle) under CDP, heavy rubber mat over CDP to reduce transport noise
Room Comments/Treatments:	I should get me some of those.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Most all. Especially Jazz, Blues, Prog Rock, Bluegrass, and Acoustic
System Goals/Comments:	Simplicity, uniqueness, home made, affordable, big dynamics, lovely midrange, thundering bass, transparent highs, intact overtones, cohearancy, seemlessness
System Strengths:	I love most of it. Though it's not a stated goal, I should also mention that imaging is incredible.
System Weaknesses:	The room needs work to smooth out the bass. I've got a big peak at 42-43hz, and another near 90hz. I just don't have the room left to tame these.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Samsung 27' Flat CRT
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Toshiba DVD player
Other HT Gear:	Belden 1694A component vidoe cables