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DJC's Main Stereo System System
IP Address: 76.21.254.76	Last Update: December 03, 2007 at 11:00:46
Amplifier:	Quad 2-40 tube mono blocs (Audiocap .22uf / 600v caps) Dynaco Mk 3 (Audiocap .22uf / 600v caps) 60w PP UL Beam Echo Avantic DL7-35 (on loan) 35w PP UL Quad 405-1 for subwoofers
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Quad QC-24 tube with Quad phono input
Speakers:	Quad ESL-57 (x2) removed bass panel stuffing / added clamp boards by Andy King Quad ELS-63 US monitors (x2) Janis W3 subwoofers (x2) Foster Ribbon super tweeters (x2)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Sony XA777-ES SACD
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Rega Planar 3/RB300/Lentek Entre-1 Linn Sondek LP12/ADC-LMF1 carbon fiber/ … Rek-O-Kut Rondine Jr. L34/ RB900/ … (DIY project) Loricraft Missing Link (into Line stage) on loan Fulton step-up transformer
Other Source(s):	Quad FM4
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Gale Electronics 315 XLR strand, 2 x 6ft - subs MIT Shotgun 2 x 8ft - mains 22g Silver solid core 2 x 8ft – mains MIT Tributaries SCA 100 silver
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	OneAC power conditioners (x3) / Panamax 500 surge
Tweaks:	Equipment mounted on 5-shelf Goldring rack Amps on Target floor stands Speakers on Arcici lead shot filled stands TT on Arcici Lead Balloon lead filled TT on Arcici Lead Balloon lead shot filled J.A Mitchell Tenderfeet./ J.A.Michell/ROK Record Clamp
Room Size (LxWxH):	26ft x 14ft x 8ft
Room Comments/Treatments:	Room is cross-shaped attic with cathedral ceiling and suspended wood floor. Speakers are placed well into room (re: Cardas “Golden Ratio“) and listening position is far from back wall. Minimal treatments
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Velvet Underground, Iggy & Stooges, Pistols, Clash, Lou Reed, Talking Heads, Cure, Stones, Hendrix, Leftfield, Portishead, Prodigy, Placebo, etc ……Jazz (bebop & avantgarde), Classical
System Goals/Comments:	Listen to music with no degradation or coloring of the sound.
System Strengths:	Accurate and detailed, without coloration. Outstanding high & mid-range- good bass.
System Weaknesses:	Soundstaging, due to room limitations. Dynanic range at high volumes (not an issue)
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Toshiba 32' Tube TV
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Yamaha RX-800 receiver
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Mains-Wharfedale Modus 1.6, Centre – Wharfedale Modus 1.2, Surrounds – Wharfedale Modus 8 & 6REL Storm 3
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Toshiba SD1600 DVD, Zenith VHS /Yamaha Mini disk
Other HT Gear:	Equipment mounted on 3-shelf TNT Flexi-stand (DIY) similar to Salamander designs.
Comments on HT System:	OK for movies only/ will upgrade to 50" plasma (1080p)
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Photography – Digital & Analog, Mounting Biking,Movies - Drinking, Eating $ Socialising.