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Mudjock's Basement System System
IP Address: 207.14.6.6	Last Update: August 09, 2007 at 09:50:28
Amplifier:	Continuum Audio Stage (200 WPC @ 8 Ohms)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Sim Audio Celeste P-4001SE
Speakers:	Ellis Audio 1801A
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	HK HD-710, MSB Link II, Monarchy DIP 24/96
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Goertz Speaker Cables, DH Labs BL-1 Homebrew Interconnect, Homegrown Audio Kit Silver Interconnect, Heartland Cables Digital Interconnects
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Vansevers Super Companion
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock, Alternative, Jazz - particularly modern, A little classical.
System Goals/Comments:	Small room system well suited to a wide range of musical styles.
System Strengths:	The Stage and Celeste are refined enough to elicit high quality sound from the Ellis 1801's, but are at the same time beefy enough to wring out a decent amount of bass from these exceptional monitors. My total system cost is below $2k due to dillegent second-hand shopping and the willingness to dabble in DIY.
System Weaknesses:	CD playback system doesn't look impressive. It sounds good for the $ invested, but is now probably the weak link
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Mistubishi 32" CRT
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Angstrom 100 Processor Audio Dynamics B-200 Amplifier
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Gallo Micros NEAR Boom 2 Sub
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Pioneer DV-440 Toshiba 6-head VCR
Other HT Gear:	NAD 515 cd changer
Comments on HT System:	Really cheap amplifier may be upgraded. It is a little bright, which works well for the Gallos. The NEAR subwoofer is fast enough to integrate with the Gallos at the required crossover frequency.