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avaddikt's addikt's system System
IP Address: 67.181.192.232	Last Update: May 26, 2007 at 14:51:04
Amplifier:	Arcam AVR 350
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	Dali Ikon 5.1 Ikon 6 Ikon Vokal 2 Iknon OnWalls, Velodyne DLS-5000R
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Cambridge Audio 740C
Other Source(s):	Toshiba HD-XA1 HD DVD player XM Tuner Polk XRT-12
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	homemade Carnare based (w/bi amp to Front L&R, and bi-wire to center channel. Tributaries Silver analog pair from CD to RCVR Tributaries Silver coax digital from XM tuner to Input one of 740C.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Furman Elite PFi
Tweaks:	Pro calibration & moderate room mods.
Room Size (LxWxH):	15 x 15 x 12
Room Comments/Treatments:	Placement of sub within 1/3 of front along sidewall, some modest furniture relocation along with big pillows, and a couple of absorb panels.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	classics, classic rock, Jazz contemporary, latin as well as R&B. Some country.
System Goals/Comments:	Very satisfied at this point.
System Strengths:	Versatile, easy to operate, good balance w/HT or 2ch music.
System Weaknesses:	larger more theater oriented room would always be desirable. It's on the list.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Sony KDF-55WF655 LCD RP (calibrated ISF)
Comments on HT System:	Very good for the given room and excellent integration with all components.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	science, travel, history, electronics in general, good food and wine/brew. retired test engineer (aerospace industry).