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jdmoninger@yahoo.com's Josh's system System
IP Address: 208.75.45.130	Last Update: February 07, 2008 at 12:25:05
Amplifier:	New ST-70 Dynaclone kit built 01/08 I am also rebuilding a Fisher KX-100 but plan to use it in a secondary system in the bedroom.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Bottlehead Foreplay III Extended kit originally built 11/07 and "extended" 12/08
Speakers:	AR 303a, which AR released as a mid 1990's moodern version of the famed AR3 of the 1960s. I've replaced the dome mids with Dynaudio units and upgraded the crossovers for slightly better midrange. Also have original pair of AR 2AX that I plan to rebuild and modify for the bedroom system
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Cambridge Audio Azur 540D universal disc player Denon dual tray CD recorder NAD CD/DVD player though this is too old to play CD-R it works for the bedroom system.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Entry level Goldring GR-1 with old NAD phono stage. Hopefully to be replaced soon with Bottlehead Seduction
Other Source(s):	Dynaco FM-3 soon to be modified.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Bottlehead interconnects. My uncle made my speaker cables but they're not terminated. I think that I'll terminate them for better connections with the binding posts.
Room Size (LxWxH):	30 x 30 x 9
Room Comments/Treatments:	no treatments YET
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Acoustic anything but primarily jazz, bluegrass, folk, classical, and occasionally some classic rock or blues.
System Goals/Comments:	Goals were imaging which I've got pretty good now so now it's about getting the mids to come out a little more
System Strengths:	Bass is super tight and goes down below 35hz
System Weaknesses:	Lower mids mushy
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Bass Guitar, hiking, biking, socializing