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MylesJ's MylesMain System
IP Address: 66.112.78.137	Last Update: January 29, 2010 at 16:43:25
Amplifier:	PS Audio HCA-2 150w/8ohms, 225/4ohms
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Passive DIY box w/ladder attenuator using Vishay resistors,and Greyhill switches. Captive cables for TT, CD/SACD/DVD, and HT bypass. Cardas RCAs for Aux and output
Speakers:	Dynaudio Audience 52 mains (86db, 4 ohms), 12" Cambridge powered sub, Dr. K designed, X-30 active crossover to sub @50hz
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Panasonic DV 563A
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Rega P3 with Audio-Technica 150MLX, Ortofon OM-30, Ortofon X5-MC, Hagerman Bugle phono stage. Rega has upgraded bearing and Cardas shielded cable re-wire that is hard wired to the Bugle
Other Source(s):	Aiwa cassette deck
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	DIY 27 pair ChrisVH cat 5 speaker cables to mains, DIY 24 gauge twisted pair with Cardas Silver RCAs at CD end and hard wired at passive end. 24 gauge twisted pair from phono using MateNLock connector with gold pins at Bugle end and hardwired at passive end. DIY JRisch coax core twisted pair cables to amp, AR sub specific cable to sub, basic AR cables to tape deck
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Line 2 Isolation transformer on TT and CD inputs. Tripp-Lite Isobar Ultra for everything except the power amp. Dedicated 12ga twisted pair from breaker box direct to amp IEC socket on HCA-2 amp.
Tweaks:	main speakers on Parts Express heavy metal stands. Sub on points. DVD on points. DVD, TT and phono power supply on Symposium clone shelves. TT using DIY donut mat.
Room Size (LxWxH):	34 x 34 x 21
Room Comments/Treatments:	room is 34 foot diameter, 3/4 sphere, 3 frequency, geodesic dome, 21 foot ceiling, open except for bathroom
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	jazz, fusion, rock, pop, quiet classical, big orchestral pieces, most anything but opera and country
System Goals/Comments:	more time available to listen next up, either a DAC or a Cornet2??
System Strengths:	serious toe-tapping, good sound for the money
System Weaknesses:	room response highly variable, vinyl playback noticeably better than silver discs
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	36' RCA Sanyo 1024x768 short throw
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Onkyo 828THX
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Cambridge Audio center, surrounds and big sub
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Panasonic DV-563A, Dish PVR, Mitsubishi VCR
Other HT Gear:	12 GA Monster to center/surround speakers, mid-line Monster video cables throughout
Comments on HT System:	I am not really big on the HT side
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Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	sailing, biking, outdoors, co-owner of small software company