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Bobsprit@aol.com 's Rob's Moving Music System System
IP Address: 67.189.230.122	Last Update: November 07, 2011 at 04:41:32
Amplifier:	Manley Stingray II integrated tube amp 18 an 38 watts
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	Merlin TSM-XMr monitors on mass loaded Skylan 4 post stands. Subwoofer is a MJ Acoustics 150 MKII.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Rega DAC, Oppo
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Cardas SE9
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	System has it's own dedicated power line.
Room Size (LxWxH):	22 x 16 x
Room Comments/Treatments:	Extra padding under carpet along with back curtains, also backed with foam. It's a room with almost no reflection issues.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, Classic Rock, folk & Classical
System Goals/Comments:	This system has exceeded my expectations, which was to have a setup that could function in my theater room, yet be put aside for screening films. I'm working on a dedicated listening room now that will probably include Merlin VSM's.
System Strengths:	Perhaps the best monitor speaker I've ever heard at any price. I'm also in love with the Manley Stingray amp. Transparency and imaging is second to none.
System Weaknesses:	Very few except that I have heard the larger VSM version from Merlin and now want a pair!
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Mitsubishi HD projector, 126" screen
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Emotiva XPA-3 power amp (theater use) 200 watts X 3 Emotiva UPA-2 power amp (theater use) 125 watts x 2 Odyssey Stratos power amp (theater & Music) 180 watts x 2 UMC-1 Processor
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Definitive Technology 7004 towers with powered subs and BDP 3000 center, rears are Emotiva. SVS 16-46 subwoofer.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Oppo BD, PS3, HDTV Via Comcast
Comments on HT System:	It's a very solid theater room, besting many small theaters in PQ and always better for sound. It is a dedicated theater room.
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