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Mike in NJ's Basement System
IP Address: 205.188.116.136	Last Update: April 09, 2008 at 16:34:00
Amplifier:	Music Reference RM-200, Odyssey Stratos Extreme Mono Blocks Rotel also
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audible Illusions Modulus 3A Rotel also
Speakers:	Magnepan 3.6R, Merlin TSM MM, Joseph Audio RM25MK2, Rogers LS 2, EMI-92, NHT 2.5, KEF Q55
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Wadia 301 CD palyer Phillips SACD 1000 Rotel CD player
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Linn LP12 with Grado Gold cartridge
Other Source(s):	two Velodyne 1210 subwoofers
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Nordosts SPM speaker, Kimber KCAG interconnects, Kimber PBJ,
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Salimander rack system
Tweaks:	DIY sound absorbsion boards, 6 pack Heineken.
Room Size (LxWxH):	25 x 14 x 7
Room Comments/Treatments:	Finished basement
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classic Rock, Jazz Vocalists, Jazz, Folk, Chamber, and some Classical.
System Goals/Comments:	Trying to get a great deep 3D image with good bass and still be musical.
System Strengths:	Musical, 3D imaging, transparency
System Weaknesses:	Room, must sit 12' from front wall, need better bass.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Sony 60 HD TV + Hitachi 36' downstairs
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Kenwood receiver upstairs /Harman Kardon receiver downstairs
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	KEF Q55 main, Atlantic center and surrounds w/Velodyne sub upstairs. NHT 2.5's downstairs
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony DVD
Comments on HT System:	HT is not as important as 2 channel listening
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Music/Playing with my daughter & son/Operations manager