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| Last Update: June 30, 2003 at 07:55:01 | IP Address: 208.35.252.89 |
| Amplifier: | Yamaha RX-V1 |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | none |
| Speakers: | Aerial Acoustics 7B's |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Sony CDP8-ESD as transport Musical Fidelity A3.24 DAC |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | Nottinham Analog Horizon Rega RB250 arm Grado Sonata cartridge Musical Fidelity X-LPS phono stage |
| Other Source(s): | Panasonic RP-91 (DVD-Audio) Yamaha CDR-S1000 component CD-burner/player |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Speakers: MIT Terminator 4 bi-wired - I have AudioQuest Calderas to replace the MIT's once amplification is upgraded Interconnects: CATCables SilverCat 1.0m - analog audio AudioQuest Topaz 1.0m - analog audio |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | VansEvers Model 100/14 conditioner/protector Lovan ClassicII (shot-filled legs) |
| Tweaks: | Symposium Svelte Shelf (turntable) Lovan Iso-point footers (sub-woofer) VibraPod isolators (CD) |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 11'-3 x 13'-3 x 9'-0 |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | Remodelling in progress. . . |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | In order of preference: rock, contemporary jazz, new age, classical, minimal country |
| System Goals/Comments: | Amplification and pre-pro upgrade |
| System Strengths: | It works well for me right now, especially the Aerials. Marvelous detail, transparency and overall sound. |
| System Weaknesses: | Lack of monoblock amplification and a dedicated pre-pro |
| Video/HT System: Integrated | |
| TV/Projector: | Pioneer Elite Pro-610 58" HD-RPTV |
| Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | Yamaha RX-V1 |
| Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | Mains: Aerial Acoustics 7B's Center: Boston Acoustics VR-14 Surrounds: Boston Acoustics VRS Pro Sub-woofer: Velodyne FSR-15 |
| Sources (DVD/VCR): | Panasonic RP-91 progressive-scan DVD |
| Other HT Gear: | CATCables Tigress component video cable generic S-video cable for OSD |
| Comments on HT System: | I'll be replacing the rest of the Boston Acoustic speakers with Aerials as finances permit. |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | music, movies, reading, running, carpentry, cabinetry |