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sberger 's sam's sonics System
IP Address: 66.245.45.156	Last Update: December 01, 2011 at 19:21:00
Amplifier:	Fisher 400 tube receiver completely restored.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	1987 Klipsch Forte's, with Bob Crites crossovers and new tweeters.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Oppo 83SE Universal Player for SACD, DVD-A, & HDCD/ Decware Zbox tube buffer
Turntable/Phono Stage:	VPI Scoutmaster(with outer ring and heavy clamp, and 25 lb Super Platter)/JMW9 Signature tonearm/Dynavector XX-2 MKII cart/Lyra Helikon Mono cart/ASR Mini Basis Exclusive phono
Other Source(s):	Logitech Squeezebox Touch music server.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Grover SR Silver Speaker Cables/ Grover "S" and Blue Jean ic's/after market power cords from Black Sand and others...
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	VPI SDS speed controller
Tweaks:	Boos 2 1/4' butcher block/Mapleshade cones and heavyhat vibe killers...
Room Size (LxWxH):	15 x 15 x 12
Room Comments/Treatments:	IT'S CRAMPED WITH FURNITURE, TV, CDS AND NOW LPS...GOOD SONICS
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	pretty much everything cept rap and opera
System Goals/Comments:	reasonably accurate reproduction of my favorite music
System Strengths:	analog front end, very warm, very satisfying
System Weaknesses:	Nothing that I can really hear. I could always upgrade(cables are probably always on the list) but I'd rather buy records.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Panasonic TH-50PX50U 50' HD PLASMA
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	My 2 channel set up.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Klipsch Fortes.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Oppo 83SE Blu-Ray
Comments on HT System:	HD,especially for sports, and Blu-Ray's are the bomb on the plasma.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	my family, my dog, watching sports...