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s.a.b.'s Main System
Last Update: November 10, 2004 at 02:56:51	IP Address: 68.69.227.247
Amplifier:	Quad 909
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Quad 99
Speakers:	Harbeth C7; Velodyne servo sub FSX-12
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Sony 222es (modded by SACDMods)
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Discovey Essential and Essence (Quadlink between amp and pre)
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Power cords from SignalCable
Tweaks:	Polycrystal cones under sacd player; vibrapods with steel balls in middle under pre
Room Size (LxWxH):	23' x 10'/13' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Room has ceramic tile floors and windows. I use some Auralex foam on walls and floor. In area beteen me and the speakers, wood planks have been put on the tile floor I listen very near field- around 4' away from each speaker with speakers 3' apart
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	60s and some 70s rock (e.g. Tom Verlaine, Joni Mitchell, Richard Thompson, Gene Clark, Captain Beefheart) and folk, classical, Wayne Shorter and Bill Evans jazz
System Goals/Comments:	Clear, lively full sound without harshness
System Strengths:	Pretty much achieves the above goal; non electronic sounding; neutrality- most cds sound at a minimum pretty good
System Weaknesses:	Not the ultimate with bass slam
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Sony 27'xbr
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Quad 99 amp, NAD 1600 pre/tuner
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Either Spendor s3/5 or Spica TC-50s (2 channel only)
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony n755 sacd/dvd player Adelphia digital cable box
Comments on HT System:	Great for watching tv, dvds or listening to FM. Better source needed for cd listening (which is seldom done.) Don't feel the need to go more than 2 channel given what we watch.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Business Affairs in film industry Age 50 male Wife and child

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