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to keep things simple:

- i have gone from all solid state to hybrid to warmish tubes to now trying to find a neutral and transparent tube system

- i am very limited by budget and time constraints as i have just entered medical school

- i am space limited (10-12' bedroom).

- i listen to mostly jazz and soul

please see my last thread for a little more info.

any advice and suggestions would help. thanks!
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    • Enlightened Audio Design Ultradisc 2000 CDP
    Big improvement over my old rega planet
    • Cary Audio Design SLP-98L preamp
    i prefer it over the more expensive canary 801.. puts more soul into the music.. but i'm looking to tube roll
    • Audio Electronic Supply Cary Sixpacs Monoblock el34 amps
    with all the upgrades by cary (caps, wiring, terminals) and jj/tesla el34's for extra midrange smoothness and impact
    • Proac Response 1sc standmount speakers
    tiny monitors that sound huge and accurate.. also goes great with tubes
    • Audience Au24 shotgun bi-wire speaker cables
    shotgunning/biwiring made a good improvement over single wiring
    • Acoustic Zen Matrix II
    good all around ic
    • Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II
    great for cd-pre ic
    • Signal Cable Digital PC
    Huge improvement over stock pc, but haven't heard any alternatives. hey, but they're priced great
    • DIY Sound absorption panels self
    Rigid fiberglass panels wrapped in linen. Cheapest way to get room treatment. 5 2x4ft panels so far.
    • Creek OBH-11
    Headphone Amp with upgraded Elpac power supply.
    • Sennheiser HD-580
    Nice open headphones for when I can't make any noise through my speakers.
    • Atlantis Reference 24 Speaker Stands
    Sand/gravel filled, making each stand about 60lbs.
    • Brightstar Isonodes
    Under my cdp and pre
    • Lovan Classic I Audio Rack
    Great value and flexibility, but cheap boards.. when I get the time and money I may upgrade the platforms
    • Mapleshade Clearview Double Helix MK II Power Strip Plus
    power strip
    • Acme Audio Lab Silver Cryoed Wall Power Outlet
    actually made a difference.. firmed up the sound and gave a more solid low end
    • Bostik Blu Tack
    Couple my speakers to my stands

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Hi Jeff,

Wow, nice system! I guess higher education really does pay off :) !!

From the pictures, it's a bit hard for me to tell how close are your speakers to the back wall - do you experience any bass with your floor standers in a relatively tight space? If so, how much do the panels help compensate for this?

Is that an extra speaker driver (on top of the CD player)? A precaution for some over the top post exam partying??? If so, I like a guy that thinks ahead :P

Merry Christmas - now go back and hit the books !!!!!

Cheers,
Garry

garryh