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Les Anderson's Music System
IP Address: 216.215.144.201	Last Update: May 12, 2009 at 12:09:40
Amplifier:	Integrated into speakers
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Integrated into speakers
Speakers:	AVI Adm9 Active monitors. Biamped with 75wpc to the tweeter and 250wpc to a 6.5 in woofer. Speakers also have a built in preamplifier with remote volume and source selection. There is a single analog input and also a toslink input that feeds a 24/96 Wolfson DAC that utilizes the same chip set as the Benchmark. 70cm Sonus Faber Stands
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	DAC is integrated into speakers
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Rega P1 with glass platter and upgraded felt mat. Cambridge Audio 640p phono stage.
Other Source(s):	Apple TV. Vista PC running iTunes and Airfoil which broadcasts any audio on the PC to the ATV utilizing it like an airport express.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Toslink cable purchased at Guitar Center for ATV to DAC. Audioquest Sidewinder from phono pre to analog input on speakers.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Chang Lightspeed CLS-3200 Apollo Mezzo 4 shelf isolation rack
Tweaks:	Near field set up Hunt EDA Carbon Fiber Brush Record Doctor III
Room Size (LxWxH):	9 x 14 x 7 sloping
Room Comments/Treatments:	System is set up in a small loft. Near field arrangement. Equilateral triangle about- 3.5 ft dimensions.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classic rock, jazz, new age, light rock, classical, top 40, coffee house.
System Goals/Comments:	Ease of use- iPod touch is the system controller. Wife can use the system for background music. PC is integrated and the white piano laquer speakers look great. This is the most simple and best soudning system I have ever had.
System Strengths:	Dynamics are killer, vocals are lifelike. The system is tonally pure and accurate. Imaging is absolutely pinpoint and the speakers are ultra transparent. I cant say rnough about how good these are. They destroy everything else I have ever owned.
System Weaknesses:	Nothing below 40hz, image depth is limited due to near field arrangement.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	46 in Sony CRT HDTV
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	HK AVR45
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Jamo
Sources (DVD/VCR):	2nd gen Sony dvp-s3000
Comments on HT System:	Blaaaah. I could not care less about HT.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Watching Celts/Patriots/Sox (sorry Bruins) Playing Tennis, BBQ, boating, Jack Daniels, Beer (good and bad) and scotch. Corporate Sales for a telecom company. I am 29 and love living in Miami. I got bit by the audio bug in 6th grade