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jzach402's My Timeless Passion System
IP Address: 67.108.11.8	Last Update: July 13, 2010 at 13:53:11
Amplifier:	Mcintosh MC402- 400W/Ch @ 2,4,& 8 ohms. Solid state w/ autoformer design. balanced and unbalanced inputs.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Sonic Frontiers Line 2SE- tube design, uses 3 pairs of 6922. 2-balanced and 4-unbalanced inputs. 200 ohms output impedance.
Speakers:	Martin Logan Ascents- 90dB sensitivity, impedance 4-1.2 ohms. Max power handlig 200 watts. Electrostatic type design.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Mcintosh MCD 205- 5 disc cd changer. Balance and unbalance outputs. 96Kz sampling rate. RCA & Optical digital output. A pair of balanced and unbalance outputs.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	1)Linn Sondek Lp-12/Vahalla ps/(blk) Ittok LVII/Pickering XSV3000. AES PH-1 Phono stage w/ VT229 and Mullard CV4003. 2) K & K SET Phono kit (maxxed-out ver.) w/ LL1931 mc x-former and tantalum resistors. 2) Dual 604 TT w/ Grado Prestige Gold.
Other Source(s):	IPOD (Apple), PC laptop & Apple Imac G5.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Audioquest speaker cables... In process replacing ICs with balanced cables on Preamp to amp and CD to Preamp with NEOtech NEI 3002 twisted pr/Neutrik XLR connectors.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Chang LightSpeed CLS6600. tweaked with Oyaide R1 outlets.
Tweaks:	Herbies TT mat. Soundocity Outriggers 1.5. VH Audio DIY power cords for Preamp, Power amp, CD player and DAC.
Room Size (LxWxH):	15' x 16' x 9'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Just regular floor rugs and furnitures.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, Oldies, Rock, & R&B.
System Goals/Comments:	QUALITY made power cords & Interconnects makes difference in sound period!
System Strengths:	It's like listening to GIANT headphones- ONLY better! without listening-fatigue.
System Weaknesses:	Could use some room treatment..
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Audio enthusiast, Digital photography, Bicycling, Computer savy...