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New setup. The Bellini preamp was great with the TAD amp. I needed to keep the heat down as I went to an enclosed cabinet. The McCormack is best described as crisp, detailed and open. I like jazz, classical, and occasionally a bit of rock and 80's new wave. As long as the system shines on jazz and classical and is competent on the other types of music, I am a happy man. If anyone has ideas about what I could try for tweaking purposes, let me know.
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    • Tube Audio Design TAD-60
    60wpc EL-34 tube amp with point to point wiring.
    • McCormack DNA-0.5 dlx
    Rev B. - Clarity and detail are amazing.
    • Dynaco CDV-1
    Warm and rosy player.
    • Audio Analogue Bellini
    Remote preamp. Sweet Italian pre.
    • Vandersteen 1c
    Newly added in Beige cloth with Walnut tops.
    • Kenwood KT-6500
    Circa 1978, I think. A little tweak to the 19hz pot and its locking on in stereo. FM really does stand for free music. NOt as much bass as my Proton 440, but a very pleasing sound. Nice controlled bass.
    • Canare 4s11
    Terminated with Supra spades and Blue Jeans Cable's bannanas.
    • Blue Jeans Cable Belden 1505F Interconnect
    Clear and clean ICs throughout.
    • MAS Silver
    1m IC between CDP and Preamp.
    • Anti-Cable Anti-IC
    Magnet wire that is crisp and detailed.
    • AMC CD-8a
    8b Actually

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Nice system- I bet it sounds really musical! Modest- by who's standards? The Rotel amp and preamp look like a very good match to drive the Vandys. I also have the Dynaco tube CD player, but have yet to hear it! It was broken when I bought it, no luck finding parts/ info on the player. If you don't mind me asking, who worked on yours? I'll have to be sure to check back to see the pictures of your system when you get them up.

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