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Mr. Dick Hertz 's Two channels w/Hertz System
IP Address: 66.75.9.227	Last Update: August 17, 2011 at 13:53:58
Amplifier:	Emotiva XPA-3 used for 2 channels only. Second system: Marantz 2275 receiver fully restored.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Emotiva USP-1 preamp
Speakers:	Imperium Acoustics 'Nicole'. My own DIY 3-way with Dennis Murphy crossover. Two DIY sub woofers with 300Watt BASH amps Second system: AR-DIY with Dennis Murphy crossover.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Marantz CD-5003
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Technics SL-1600 w/Ortofon 2M Blue. Second system: Harman Kardon T-60 w/Shure M-97xE
Other Source(s):	Marantz PM-800 digital tuner
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Canare
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	none
Tweaks:	Custom maple turntable base
Room Size (LxWxH):	15' x 12' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Corner traps
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock, classical.
System Goals/Comments:	Upgrade Technics turntable.
System Strengths:	Good top-to-bottom balance, excellent bass extension. Sub woofers reinforce bass below about 40Hz. Love the Emotiva amp and preamp.
System Weaknesses:	Would like a larger room, but it's not bad.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Panasonic TH46PZ85U 1080p plasma (primary) Panasonic TH42PZ85U 1080p plasma (bedroom)
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Onkyo TX-SR605 receiver (primary) Yamaha receiver (bedroom)
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Polk audio with DIY 10" 250 watt sub
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony BDP-S360 Blu-ray DVD
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Woodworking, restoring vintage audio equipment.