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reelsmith.'s Multi-Room System
IP Address: 66.30.246.220	Last Update: July 20, 2011 at 17:49:37
Amplifier:	Crestron 12X60, 12-channel, 60-watt power amplifier
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Crestron PAD8a audio switcher Crestron PRO2 processor
Speakers:	Snell 680 ceiling speakers in the kitchen, living room and dining room. Snell 650 ceiling speakers in the master bath and the kids bath. Snell CLS.5 in the library.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Audio ReQuest "Fusion Pro" music server. All discs ripped in FLAC.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Nope
Other Source(s):	Crestron FM tuner. H/K 5-disc CD changer.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Yes.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Panamax M5400-PM
Tweaks:	You gotta' be kidding.
Room Size (LxWxH):	various x various x various
Room Comments/Treatments:	Couches, tables, chairs, beds, bath tubs, a cat. etc.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	This is the "family" system ...so every imaginable type of music gets played ...except classical. We just aren't into that, yet.
System Goals/Comments:	To get the family to listen to music more often by making it more accessible ...and it worked! I just love it when my son cranks James Brown's "Papa Don't Take No Mess" when he's taking a shower.
System Strengths:	Touchscreens are convenient/intuitive and the system sounds surprisingly good. Creating folders and selecting an evenings music in advance is very cool ...great for dinner parties.
System Weaknesses:	I wish the touchscreens were larger and I wish I knew how to write code so I could make modifications to the program.
Video/HT System: None
URL Link: http://www.tackletreasures.com
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Red wine, mechanical wristwatches, target archery, antique fly fishing tackle, MINI Coopers.