| Shawn Harvey's Does this upgrade stuff EVER stop? System
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| Last Update: August 11, 2001 at 11:23:33
| IP Address: 204.233.139.64
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| Amplifier: | Plinius SA-100 MKIII
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| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Lexicon MC-1 v4.0
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| Speakers: | Joseph Audio RM25si
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| Sources:
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| CD Player/DAC: | Sony DVP-S7000 -> Lexicon MC-1 |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | None
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| Other Source(s): | RCA DirecTV Box
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| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
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| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | AudioQuest Python, Kimber PBJ (surround), Chris VH DIY CAT5 cable, Cheap Monster for surrounds
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| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | PS Audio Ulitmate Outlet (great product for the money)
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| Tweaks: | Black Diamond Racing Cones, Vibrapods, Polycrystal Audio Rack
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| Room Size (LxWxH): | 26 x 13.5 x 9
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| Room Comments/Treatments: | Room needs lots of acoustic help!!! Large and open, though -- superb for HT. I really need to invest in some bass tubes, diffusors, or other room treatments.
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| Music Preferences and Comments:
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| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Just about anything but rap or country; or hip-hop, whatever that is.
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| System Goals/Comments: | Looking for audio nirvana found in high-end system that had Theta front-end, Rowland amp/preamp and Proac 2.5 speakers. Either that or a hot wife -- still deciding. I don't know if I could juggle both at the same time.
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| System Strengths: | Exceptional clarity, but room makes midrange harsh in presence region and bass has large peaks, dips. Is missing dynamic range in lower end, like drum smacks.
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| System Weaknesses: | The owner's lack of cash. I really need some power conditioning equipment/cords, some nice mains speaker cables, and a better transport than the Sony. The room itself is probably my greatest weakness.
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| Video/HT System:
Integrated
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| TV/Projector: | Toshiba 36", Sony 20" Wega
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| Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Lexicon MC-1 v4.0
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| Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Joseph Audio Cinergy (center), Dynaudio Aries (sides), Infinity CS3006 (rear), passive subs run by old Linn LK80 amps (believe it or not they do a decent job)
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| Sources (DVD/VCR): | Sony DVP S-7000
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| Other HT Gear: | Polycrystal Audio Rack
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| Comments on HT System: | Great sound for movies, pretty good for 2-channel. The Lexicon is a gem. Extremly clear sound and great panning.
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| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Trying NOT to go nuts on power and room treatment now. Does this upgrade stuff ever stop??
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