| Last Update: April 03, 2000 at 20:48:59 | IP Address: 208.3.223.143 |
| Amplifier: | NAD 7240PE Stereo reciever
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| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | None |
| Speakers: | Polk RT-12 (bi-wired) A couple of cheap ones from AudioSource that I occasionally use outdoors (creating another tripping hazard through the kitchen and garage) |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Denon DCD-810 that is starting to show signs of weakness. |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Technics SL-BD20 w/whatever cart. came with it (Audio-Technica) |
| Other Source(s): | Sony TC-WR5990 dual cassette tape deck |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Several feet of RCA Home Theatre 16 gauge speaker wire form Wal-Mart. One pair of Monster Cable Interlink 250s for the CD player. Everything else is the cheap stuff that came in the box with the equipment. |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Power conditioned by the folks at Pennsylvania Power & Light and delivered directly to my wall outlet. Rack is wobbly wooden structure requiring me to tread softly through the living room |
| Tweaks: | Wires and cables are separated and insulated by spiderwebs and a heavy layer of dust. |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 13'-9 x 11' x 8' |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | Misc. things to reflect/absorb all the wrong frequencies, and to trip over in the dark. |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Grew up with your typical rock music in the '70s. Graduated to folk music with a minor (very minor) in blues and jazz. Trying to earn a degree in classical music. |
| System Goals/Comments: | Goals: Bigger, Better, More I am obviously not an audiophile, and don't pretend to be, but I do enjoy music. The Psychic Hotline tells me I have upgrades in my future. |
| System Strengths: | It suits my needs for now. |
| System Weaknesses: | It's not as good as I would like. |
| Video/HT System: Separate | |
| TV/Projector: | Mitsubishi 19" color TV that still works after all these years. Another little one in the bedroom for watching Leno, Letterman or Howard Stern before falling asleep. |
| Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Can play the TV/VCR through the stereo for a simulated HT effect. |
| Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | See above. |
| Sources (DVD/VCR): | Quasar 4 head VCR with no special features to speak of. |
| Other HT Gear: | More remotes than I can keep track of. |
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| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Kayaking, volleyball, hiking, reading. Finances that could be used for msuic and system upgrades are being blown on new kayak and replacing paddling gear. None of these darn hobbies are cheap. |