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DKG 's Magnepan Heaven System
IP Address: 70.146.66.47	Last Update: February 04, 2008 at 10:18:56
Amplifier:	Proceed HPA 3, 500w x3 @ 4 ohms
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	VTL 2.5 with upgraded MIT Multicaps
Speakers:	Magnepan 3.6's ,Sunfire Signature Sub Stax Signature Series Headphones w/ SRM1 MkII amp
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Arcam FMJ CD23 w/DCS Ring DAC Chipset
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Nottingham Interspace Turntable/Arm Combo Dynavector Karat 17D2 Cartridge Boston Audio Design/Mat 1 3MM Graphite Record Mat EAR 834p MM/MC Phono Stage w/Electro Harmonic 12AX7 tubes
Other Source(s):	Sony 9000ES DVD/SACD
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Transparent Music Wave speaker cables,Transparent Music Link Plus Pre-amp out to amp MIT AVT1 for Phono Stage and Stax Amp connectionm to Pre-amp tape monitor SACD and CD are MIT Terminator 2. MIT Music Hose Jumpers on Magnepan 3.6
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Monster HTS3500-MKII, HTS2000 VPI 16.5 RCM, DIY Racks, 3/4' threaded rods with 3/4' mdf shelves. Turntable shelf is 2' Maple Butcher Block. Spike Feet for Racks from Salamander Systems
Tweaks:	Vibrapods, 12 Gauge Monster Cable Wire to replace stock jumpers on MG 3.6's
Room Size (LxWxH):	19 x 19 x 9
Room Comments/Treatments:	Cedar Plank Wood Ceiling, Front Wall Behind the 3.6's Floor to Ceiling Shelves filled with Vinyl, Cloth Levelors on windows
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical,Jazz, Blues, Classic Rock
System Goals/Comments:	Optimized for 2 channel music. The Magnepan 3.6's are an amazing speaker, especially on vinyl
System Strengths:	Detail,depth,image,Huge Sound Stage, great low-end,
System Weaknesses:	Bryston 4BST in the wings, saving pennies to buy ax-over to bi-amp the 3.6's
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Samsung 56" DLP calibrated by ISF
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Classe SSP25, Chiro C-200 THX for the rear Channels
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Magnepan Center Channel (MGCC1) MGSS1 Surrounds Sunfire Signature Sub
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony 9000 ES/DVD Pioneer Elite CLD97 Laser Disc player
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Swiss Mechanical Watches. Theatrical Lighting Designer, Theatrical Union Business Rep.