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Thor's Latest System
IP Address: 84.48.39.137	Last Update: March 02, 2009 at 05:38:20
Amplifier:	bel canto eVo 4 in bridged mode
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	Magnepan 3.6R + 1.6QR (used as rears in 5.1 and Ambisonic configurations)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Meridian 506 Sonic Studio model 304 ADDA Mytek 8x192 ADDA
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Michell Gyro SE Mk.V (DC motor), OL'd (the works) RB250, AT OC9ML/II, Lehmann Black Cube (Mk. II)
Other Source(s):	Bang & Olufsen Beocord 9000 cassette Studer A80RC Mk.II
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Transparent Reference BiWire
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	None
Tweaks:	None
Room Size (LxWxH):	9m x 6m x 2.5m
Room Comments/Treatments:	Room designed by professional acoustician. The Copland hybrid power amp I used before was stolen and the bel canto replaced it, had a synergy with the Maggies I've not heard with other amps. Recommended!
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Everything except country & western. Especially like Brasilian music.
System Goals/Comments:	Good convincing musical experience with minimum expenditure and space.
System Strengths:	Tonality, coherence, stereo imaging, dynamics, detail as a part of a greater whole
System Weaknesses:	Don't expect a punch in the gut when the bass drum kicks in...
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	None
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Software based
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Magnepan 1.6QR as surround, currently no sub or centre.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	DVD, computer.
Comments on HT System:	Under construction. Need a solution for centre channel, and need to decide on stereo subs.