Description

Not the highest end system, but can definitely rock out - as well as present pretty convincing soundstage, vocals, imaging and instruments. Configuration subject to change as whims and budget allow.
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    • Cary Audio DAC-200ts
    Upscaling DAC with optional tube output
    • Bottlehead Tube Repro
    Direct-head outboard amplifier
    • McIntosh MC2300
    SS amp
    • Cary Audio CAD 120S MKII
    Tube amplifier
    • JBL L100 Classic 75s
    bi-amped:
    MC2300 for bass
    CAD 120S MKII for mids / highs
    • McIntosh C41
    SS preamp
    • Cocktail Audio X50D
    Streamer / CD ripper
    • Denon DVD2900
    CD/DVD player
    • Otari MX-5050 BII-2
    2-channel, 2-track 1/4" reel to reel
    Modified for direct-head output
    • Nakamichi Dragon
    Cassette deck, fully restored
    • Teac X-1000r
    2-channel, 4-track 1/4 reel to reel
    • AC Infinty rack mount exhaust fan
    Keeps the Bottlehead cool
    • Nakamichi CR-7A
    cassette deck, fully restored
    • Tascam LA-40 MKIII
    4-channel bi-rection line level converter. For the balanced ins and outs on the Otari R2R.
    • dbx 228
    Dynamic range expander / noise reduction
    • Tascam DA-20 MKII
    DAT deck
    • dbx 200 XG
    Program route selector
    • Furman Elite 15 PFi
    • Pyle PDU power strip surge protector (x2)
    rack mounted power strip

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As I have found in over 45 years having many different system speakers. Eggelston Andra's, Thiel CS6's, Vandersteen 5A's & JBL Lancer L55's.  Speakers need to be at ear level. Wharfedale Speakers and others recognize the significance of this with the speaker stands they sell and have developed. Are you really getting the most out of your JBL's at that low height raised a bit in the front? My JBL Lancer L55 I have. When setting them up on an 8-inch stand to 16 inches. Well, it was like night and day. Again, at a sitting position having any speaker at ear height is the key that will give you and anyone a beautiful musical experience. 
Nice setup. 
All the best.

alan2