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Michael G.'s It's a start System |
| Last Update: December 26, 2001 at 02:53:19 | IP Address: 24.4.254.2 |
| Amplifier: | Marantz SR-8000 A/V Receiver |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | none |
| Speakers: | Boston Acoustics CR-9, PV-600 Sub |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Pioneer DV-525 |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Technics SLQ-30 (early 80's plastic fantastic DD), Grado Prestige Green, Creek OBH-8 MM phono |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Monster Cable XP, RS interconnects |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | 10 dollar computer surge protector |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 20' x 14' x 9' |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | In one word, HORRIBLE. Ceramic tile floor, mini blinds, sparse furnishings. Reflections everywhere. But I'm working on it. |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Classic Rock, Blues, Breakbeat, Ambient, Trance, World Music, Some Classical and Pop as well. I'm getting aquainted with Jazz. (Miles, Coltrane, Brubeck) I like all kinds of music. But no Rap or Country thank you. |
| System Goals/Comments: | I want my system to make music. My first upgrade will be a higher quality analog front end. I'm pining for a VPI HW-19 Jr. Next will be the speakers, followed by the amplification and finally a dedicated pre amp. Hopefully by then, the digital format wars will be over and I can get something more suitable than my DVD player. |
| System Strengths: | The soundstage and imaging are decent but only in the horizontal plane. Depth and height are AWOL. It is fairly dynamic at modest listening levels. |
| System Weaknesses: | So-So clarity and detail. Colored tonality, musicality, not much presence, coherency You know, just the little things. :) |
| Video/HT System: Integrated | |
| TV/Projector: | RCA 31" Direct View |
| Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Marantz SR-8000 |
| Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Boston Acoustics CR-9 front, VR-10 Center, CR-6 surround, PV-600 sub |
| Sources (DVD/VCR): | Pioneer DV-525 |
| Other HT Gear: | PS2 |
| Comments on HT System: | I have always loved music and thought a HT would satisfy my tastes. I have since developed my listening skills and would appreciate a higher quality, dedicated, 2 channel system. However, I am very happy with my HT; it is all I need or want. The only upgrade I have planned is a widescreen HDTV. |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Astronomy, Cooking, Reading, Travel -Student |