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A few updated pictures of the new system, its night and I couldn't get good lighting to get a whole system shot, but its around the corner. Overall I am very pleased with this system its a huge downgrade from where I've been and its lower resolution allows me to forget about being an audiophile and enjoy music. While I have no complaints I have little doubt I will be playing with the big boys again in the not so distant future. I am planning on moving with in 2 years and at that time I will search for a better listening environment in my home and build a more SOTA system. At this time I just like the flexibility this system offers, it does everything good and has no real weakness, I feel all the components represent tremendous value, which is why they were chosen.
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    • Exemplar Denon 3910
    Service pack mod, siltech upgrade, tube output, upgraded power supply and a whole bunch of upgraded caps
    • Anti Cables 3m interconnect RCA
    Interconnect between Exemplar and DK
    • DK Design Group VS.1 Reference Mk.II
    Int Amp
    • xindak FS-1
    3m pair, spades on each end
    • Von Schweikert Audio VR 4jr mkII
    3 way speaker system in blonde maple
    • Jena Tek 716-15
    I have two of these, one used on the Exemplar and the other on the DK
    • Machina Dynamica Nimbus
    Sub-hertz platform for transport. This device really is amazing functionally and quite interesting looking!
    • Machina Dynamica Promethean
    I am using 1 promethean under the DK amp
    • Sony VPL-H51a
    LCD 1080P front projector

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Thanks Tim; Ben was born Feb. 23rd. I try to expose him to music as much as I can, which has been more of a struggle than I thought, because Mom doesn't care to hear it! Nonetheless, as you say, it is fun and exciting!!

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Things are going well Tim, thanks. We have a new additon to the family, my son Ben!

Lot's of changes for you but what matters is that it serves your needs and it sounds as it does. It also sounds like you have a lot going on these days, I hope it isn't all work! If you try the BAT, I will be very curious of your thoughts.

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Hi Tim,

I can't remember your exact system, but those I do know, you changed integrated amps and speakers. Please share your views on thee changes when you get a chance.

Brian

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Wow, your system has changed a lot since I last knew. Interesting that you are using the Anti-cables.

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Are you still using the Stingray?

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I know you are still lurking Tim as I saw a post from you today. What's the hold up on updating this page???

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Oh sure Tim, just leave us hanging!!!

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It's tomorrow. :)

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BTW Tim, when you going to update this page?

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Congratulations on the (positive) change Tim, it sounds like a wonderful system! I do hope it is a slow year for you, for system changes, it is so enjoyable to have a system that is fun to listen to.

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Hey Tim, I don't know what happened, I am on MY PAGE all the time yet I never saw that you upgraded your system! It wasn't til I saw a post of yours mentioning different speakers that I knew you had made some changes.

It appears to me that you have held me guilty all year and then you simply waited until the last few days of the year to tie the game! :)

Anyways, it is a month late, and I am now enlightened, congrats on the changes? Are you pleased?

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Hey Tim, I don't know Frank! Btw, who makes the best tire for the dollar for a Ford E150 (LT235/75/15)??? --All season.

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I am watching Tim! Btw, you are closer to 30 than 20. It was a valiant effort, but a change / addition was inevitable. Look at it this way, you would have to do quite a few changes to surpass me for the year. When the Emm arrives, your strength will return.

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I am impressed Tim! It looks like I may lose the bet, though there is still time. ;)

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It's been a few months Tim, you can't tell me nothing has changed!

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Tim, congrats on the new Parasound, I have read so much good on these! As for Done-For-Now, I tried that once, it doesn't work.

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Tim, I like the Mk II designation, brilliant. (Though it probably should be much higher than II.)

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