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theob's 2 Channel Sanctuary System
IP Address: 76.122.133.81	Last Update: September 26, 2011 at 06:51:52
Amplifier:	qsc 1804 on stats > 120 hz; Behringer ep 1500 on bass
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	dbx pa digital crossover for bass and panels
Speakers:	Martin Logan Monolith III and the Descent subwoofer
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	dell(intel dual 7200processor/kingston ram/gigabyte mobo) ->xpsp2 pro->cplay version final(with cmp shell) -> juli sound card -> spdif out--> Buf32s I use dual atx psu's for cmp plus pi filters (caps/ferrites/caps) on p24, p4 power feeds
Other Source(s):	oppo 980 shawn fogg modified as backup spdif digital out to buf32s
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	AQ 12 gage / Romex solid core 12 gage on bass / all balanced mogami / Straightwire
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Shunyata Hydra and KK Palladium power cord; dedicated Hubbels, alan maher's 192 L hammond inductors (3). innovolt mov's (3)
Tweaks:	Aurios; LiFePo batteries as pure digital power supply for juli@ and Buf32s 3.3v feeds
Room Size (LxWxH):	20 x 30 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	unusual shape starts out 30' wide necks down to 13' (at the fireplace in the middle of the room) then expands to 18'
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	classical 70% /jazz 25% / 5% blues & other
System Goals/Comments:	low level detail / dynamics / soundstaging / timbre / upper midrange-highs / mids / bass --- in that order
System Strengths:	post biamping: extraordinary dynamics / soundstage and solidity of image and low level detail
System Weaknesses:	no bass weakness anymore since I bi-amped with e crossover
Video/HT System: None
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