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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
CATCables BlackCat 0.5m - analog audio
CATCables BlueTiger 6.0m - subwoofer
CATCables Tigress 3.0m - component video

AudioQuest Topaz 1.0m - analog audio
AudioQuest DigitalOne 1.0m - digital audio
AudioQuest OpticalOne 1.0m - toslink

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

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