Ladies and gentlemen, for your edification and pleasure tonite, the one and only ...
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Bit of an audio fanatic here, rabid user with a touch of mad scientist, I'm told. Certainly not a "purist", although I have nothing against them. Here's a block diagram of my system, which would tend to support these statements ...

What can I say ... half the fun is putting stuff together and seeing if it blows up. Which is a good possibility, as every piece has been ripped apart and restored on the basement bench at one time or another. Being able to relax and enjoy it all once the dust settles is pure gravy ...