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petertg's Tubed System
IP Address: 158.12.64.12	Last Update: December 18, 2013 at 13:13:50
Amplifier:	Conrad Johnson Premier 11a with CJ teflon capacitor upgrade
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Conrad Johnson Premier 16LS/2
Speakers:	Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Reference Monitor. Velodyne DD10.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Audio Note DAC 2.1 Sig Kit PS Audio Lambda II transport
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Audio Note TT Two and JA Michell Technoarm with AT OC9/II cartridge. K & K Single-Ended Triode Phono Preamplifier Kit
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Clear Day Double Shotgun Speaker Cables. Audio Art, Tara RSC Master Gen II, Audiodyne Silver interconnects.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	PS Audio Power Plant P5. Chang Lightspeed 9600.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical mainly with a smattering of everything else.
System Goals/Comments:	I prefer the sound of an all-tubed system for its rich tonality and a touch of lushness that makes listening to accoustic music so alive.
System Strengths:	This system has a nice balance between detail and richness.
System Weaknesses:	Some people complain that CJ gear is too polite but I prefer a more laid-back presentation versus aggressive and in-your-face.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Panasonic Plasma ST60
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Jolida JD102CRC with Underwood mods. Creek Destiny.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Totem Arros.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Oppo BDP-105. Mac Mini 2009.
Comments on HT System:	Basic two channel system that I use for home theater and streaming audio and video from a computer.