Last Update: January 03, 2001 at 06:13:26 | IP Address: 208.150.76.56 |
Amplifier: | Aragon 4004mkii |
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Bryston 0.4B |
Speakers: | Thiel CS 1.5 |
Sources: | |
CD Player/DAC: | Pioneer Elite PD65/Adcom GDA600 with Monster Cable M1000D digital interconnect |
Turntable/Phono Stage: | Music Hall MMF-2 rewired with Monster Cable M850, Parasound P/HP 750 MkII as phonostage (long story...) |
Other Source(s): | Onkyo T-450RDS AM/FM tuner |
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Monster Cable M2.2s 8 ft. speaker cables Monster Cable Reference 2 interconnects |
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Monster Power HTS-3000 Terk FM Pro and AM Advantage antennae |
Room Size (LxWxH): | 12' x 12' x 8' |
Room Comments/Treatments: | Unfortunately, this is my office and I can't tune the room the way I'd like. However, things are mated to the room pretty well. |
Music Preferences and Comments: | |
Music Used (Genre/Selections): | All musics except Top 40 radio sludge. |
System Goals/Comments: | I love this system. I've been assembling it for 8 years with much joy and passion. |
System Strengths: | Great staging, very good depth, and very engaging. |
System Weaknesses: | The fact that this isn't an empty listening room filled with room treatments keeps me from eeking out the last bits of resolution. |
Video/HT System: Separate | |
TV/Projector: | Toshiba TW40X81 |
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Pioneer Elite VSX07TX |
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | DCM TimeFrame TF800 mains, DCM CX07 center, B&W inwall surrounds, Velodyne VA810 sub. |
Sources (DVD/VCR): | Pioneer DVL909 combination LD/DVD player Sony SATA4 Dolby Digital-compatible DBS receiver Sony SLV585HF VHS VCR |
Comments on HT System: | I can hardly wait for an HDTV receiver that works worth a darn and sells for under $500. This TV looks so good on DVDs, I can't imagine how good an HD signal will look. |
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Avid golfer and cigar smoker. I worked in A/V sales and support until 2 years ago. I am now a full time investor. |