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poppachubby's Main System System
IP Address: 99.248.179.17 Last Update: July 17, 2016 at 05:54:28
Amplifier: Golden Tube SE-40
*Upgraded resistors and capacitors
*Locvu Refurb
*TungSol 6L6GC-STR
*NOS Sylvania Chrome Dome 6SN7

Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): EICO HF-85
*Fully refurbed and upgraded
*Lipschitz RIAA circuit
*Psvane Reference Series 12AX7
Speakers: Planet10 Hifi Frugal Horns
*Alpha 1.4.0 Level 3
*supraBaffle
*rear deflectors
*Fostex FE126eN

Hsu Research VTF-2 MK4
*pair
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Yamaha CDC 575 (transport)
Valab NOS Lite DAC
*Luxury mods
Turntable/Phono Stage: Ariston RD 11S
Moth MKI
Nagaoka MP200
Other Source(s): Creative Sound Blaster Audigy Platinum 24/96
*S/PDIF via coax to Valab
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: Audioquest King Cobra
Audioquest Coral
WBT 2020 / WBT 0101
Transparent Musiclink 5567 (110 ohms) coax
DIY Solid Core Speaker Cable
Audioquest 16 Hyperlitz
Ultralink Challenger-2 12 awg
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): PSAudio XStream Power Punch 1M
DIY rack - metric bar frame, MDF shelving

Tweaks: 14A dedicated circuit for digital
14A dedicated circuit for analog
Room Size (LxWxH): 24 x 20 x 7.5
Room Comments/Treatments: Drop Ceiling, Drywall and Carpeting
Additional DIY panelling added to rear wall
6 DIY bass traps, 4 corners and 2 mid

Cardas Golden Cuboid
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Variety!!!
Rock, Funk, R&B, Soul, Jazz, Hip-Hop.

System Goals/Comments: Tonearm research and upgrade in the next 1 -2 years.
Long term would be a second SE40 for dual mono into a pair of EStats.
System Strengths: Synergy. Everything mates nicely producing a solid, quality sound.
System Weaknesses: Power. Could use more juice, however I don't crank it too much.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector: Toshiba 40L-3400UC
36"
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: Emotiva XPA-5
Emotiva XSP-1
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): PSB Century 100ci Center
Mission 707 Fronts
Angstrom Modular Three Rears
KLH GFX-550L Active Sub
Sources (DVD/VCR): Sony PS3
Logitech Squeezebox Touch

Scientific Atlanta Cable Box

Other HT Gear: Tributaries Cables
*UHD
*6A

Ultralink Challenger-2 12awg
Comments on HT System: It's a Frankensteined affair, but gets the job done.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: Wife and Kids, Bass Guitar, Kung Fu Movies, European Football

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