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BobH 's Multichannel Music & Theater System
IP Address: 72.223.114.96	Last Update: April 29, 2008 at 13:34:01
Amplifier:	Classe' CAV500 (500W X 5 channels at 4 ohms).
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Classe' SSP-30 multichannel preamp and processor.
Speakers:	Magnepan 1.6QR (fronts) and 12QR (rears) and Magnepan CC3 (center)with one REL Strata III sub-bass system.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Classe' CDP-10 for CDs; Denon DV-2930ci for SACD, and DVD-A
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Thorens with SME arm and Ortofon M15E cartridge (never used)
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	10ga copper for fronts and rears. Monster signal cables.
Tweaks:	Carefull routing of wires to randomize noise. Power kept from signal cables.
Room Size (LxWxH):	21 x 21 x 10
Room Comments/Treatments:	Photo doesn't show MicroTraps in two ceiling corners and two floor corners now.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical primarily, some jazz, some R&R
System Goals/Comments:	Music 75%, movies 25% with increasing library of multichannel music.
System Strengths:	Built around Maggies so sound is spacious and clear. Plenty of clean power. Maggie-loving wife.
System Weaknesses:	New home, still working on placement and tuning. Wish I had more room for rear channels.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Mitsubishi 46' digital 16x9 (2001 vintage).
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Classe' SSP-30 + Classe CAV500 as above.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	see above - full range Maggie system
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Denon DV2930ci and Pioneer laserdisc player (replacing LDs with DVDs as possible).
Comments on HT System:	HT with audiophile sound. Makes theaters sound awful by comparison.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	scientist, plays harpshichord (built it), golf and woodworking hobbies, family