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blgtrio@myactv.net's jessie's tower of power System
IP Address: 24.49.40.47	Last Update: February 21, 2011 at 14:13:48
Amplifier:	Cary CAD45SE-2.5 watt SE triode monoblocks using Sophia 45 output tube.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Cary SLP-98P Preamp with separate power supply.
Speakers:	Oris 150 horn with Lowther PM4A with AER cone, Oris 200 horn with AER MD-3 drivers 110db 1w 1m. KCS Basshorns using dual Eminence 18" woofers per side
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Wadia 27ix version 3, Wadia 270 SE Transport
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Well Tempered turntable and arm. Monster Cable Alpha Genesis 1000 Cartridge.
Other Source(s):	Sumo tuner, Philips 4704 reel to reel. None of these are used much anymore.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Acoustic Zen Matrix 2's interconnects.For the speakers Acoustic Zen Satori shotgun Biwire.
Room Size (LxWxH):	21' x 14' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Echo busters phase 4's
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz piano, Female vocals, funk, R&B. Pretty much everything except opera and country.
System Goals/Comments:	I wanted a system that would replicate a live performance as far as dynamics and realism. This system does that beautifully.
System Strengths:	Great depth and width. Reach out and touch the performance realism.
System Weaknesses:	Can't find any.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Infocus with 7' screen
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Fosgate FAP-T1 processor
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Boston Acoustic VR14 center. ADS L10 Surrounds. Sumo Sampson Subwoofer. Uses a JBL 2235 15" woofer
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Cary DVD6
Comments on HT System:	The only thing I do different when going from HT to 2 Channel audio is to have no processing to front speakers and undo the center channel.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Tennis, Bicycling, Golf