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racerguy's Integrated A/V System System
IP Address: 98.193.221.197	Last Update: April 18, 2009 at 10:03:58
Amplifier:	Mark Levinson No. 433 Triple Monaural Amplifier
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audio Research Reference 3
Speakers:	Vandersteen 5A
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Ayre C-5xe Universal Stereo Player Lexicon RT-20 Universal Multi-channel player for multi-channel SACD/DVD-Audio
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Linn Sondek LP12 SE (current version with all the bells/whistles, including the new Keel armboard and Cirkus II) with Lingo Power Supply Linn Ekos Tonearm Transfiguration Temper W MC cartridge Aesthetix Rhea Tube phono stage
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Transparent MusicWave Reference w/MM BiCable Speaker Cables for Vandersteen 5As Transparent MusicWave Ultra w/MM Speaker Cable for Center Channel Transparent Music Wave Plus and The Wall Plus (w/MM) network for Surrounds Vandersteen Audio cable for 2Wq subwoofers Transparent MusicLink Reference w/MM Balanced Interconnects for Ref3 to Levinson No. 433 amp, Ayre C5xe to Ref3, Rhea to Ref 3 Transparent MusicLink Reference w/MM2 Balanced from Parasound P7 to center channel of Levinson No. 433 amp Transparent MusicLink Ultra XL Balanced for Parasound P7 to Ref3 passthrough (L-R) Transparent MusicLink Super w/MM2 Balanced from Parasound P7 to surrounds amp Transparent MusicLink Reference w/MM, Super w/MM2 Single-ended Interconnects for Lexicon RT-20 5.1 output to Parasound P7 Blue Jeans Cable Balanced for Parasound P7 to Velodyne SMS-1/JL Audio Subwoofers AudioQuest Sub3 from Velodyne SMS-1 to Vandersteen V2W Subwoofers
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner with Python Alpha Power Cord Shunyata Hydra 6 Power Conditioner with Python Alpha Power Cord Shunyata Venom Power Cord (Lingo PS) Shunyata Anaconda Alpha Power Cord (No. 433 Amplifier) Shunyata Taipan Alpha Power Cord (No. 335 Amplifier) Shunyata Python Alpha Power Cord (Rhea Phonostage) Shunyata 20A Python Alpha Helix Power Cord (Audio Research Linestage) Custom Shunyata Diamondback with Venom Connectors (Parasound P7) DIY Power Cord (Belden Wire with Wattgate 330Ag connectors) on Ayre C-5xe DIY Power Cord (Belden Wire with Marinco Connectors) on Lexicon RT-20 Modified-Recipe Asylum Power Cords on Vandersteen 5A subwoofer amps Zoethecus Rack (2-shelf) with Z-slab (ARC Ref 3) and Neuance Isolation Platform (for Ayre C-5xe) SolidSteel H-6 low-boy rack with Neuance Isolation Platform for LP-12 Zoethecus Amp Stand with Z-slab for Levinson No. 433 Amp Billy Bags custom Pro-24 for Levinson No. 335 amp
Tweaks:	Cable Elevators Cardas Notched Myrtle Wood Blocks for some power cords Shunyata Venom Outlets PS Audio Noise Harvesters in the house (not in the audio room) Room powered by Subpanel feeding nine dedicated 20A circuits Cardas RCA caps ARC Tube Dampers on all tubes audiodharma Cable Cooker v2.5
Room Size (LxWxH):	22.3 x 16 x 10
Room Comments/Treatments:	Dedicated, acoustically isolated room designed by Rives Audio and modified by Matt Lyons of Lyonsound, with acoustic treatments built into room structure. Room encompasses an incredible amount of custom carpentry and trim work. Room is on its own HVAC loop, and has a dedicated subpanel with multiple 20A dedicated circuits.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Almost everything except modern country music (which is ironic because I currently live in Nashville)
System Goals/Comments:	Trying to get as close to perfection as budget will allow.
System Strengths:	Smooth, musical, highly resolving without being analytical, well-balanced.
System Weaknesses:	System set up to maximize music reproduction, which compromises it slightly for movies. I wish the room was several feet longer. Additional length would have improved the multi-channel capabilities somewhat.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Sony VPL-VW200 1080p SXRD Front Projector Stewart Filmscreen Electricscreen Model A 100' diagonal 16:9 motorized screen, using Studiotek 130 fabric.
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Parasound Halo P7 Multi-channel ANALOG preamplifier Velodyne SMS-1 Subwoofer Management System Mark Levinson No. 335 Dual Monaural Amplifier for Surround Speakers
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Vandersteen VCC-5 Reference Center, powered by one channel of Levinson No. 433 amp Vandersteen VSM-1 Signature with a pair of Vandersteen 2Wq subwoofers to create full-range speakers for sides Two (2) Vandersteen V2W Subwoofers (LFE) Two (2) JL Audio Fathom F113 subwoofers (LFE) Sonic Immersions I-Beam Tactile Transducer mounted on the underside of the sofa, powered by an AudioSource mono amplifier
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Lexicon RT-20 Universal Disc Player Denon DVD-3800BDCI Blu-ray Player Toshiba HD-A35 HD DVD Player
Other HT Gear:	Microsoft xBox 360 Game Console with HDMI output
Comments on HT System:	Focused more on music, but makes good movie noise. Using the digital delay/bass management features built into the players. I used to have a Lexicon digital preamp/processor, but after I went HD-DVD/Blu-ray, I found I was only using the analog passthrough capabilities. The Lex added a bit of an electronic "haze" to the music, so I switched to an all-analog preamp.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Motorcycle Roadracing, Exploitation of the Proletariat