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LKDog's The Dogpound System
IP Address: 12.208.167.110	Last Update: August 29, 2007 at 23:27:26
Amplifier:	Odyssey Audio Mono Extremes monoblocks
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audio Mirror PP1
Speakers:	ACI Jaguars Monitors. ACI LFM SE's subwoofers (Dual)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Tube Research Labs (TRL) modded Sony 900 SACD/CD player;
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Technics SL-1200 Mk2 KAB modded tonearm/Dynavector 10X5 Phono stage built into Audio Mirror PP1
Other Source(s):	Lite On DVD Player/recorder
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	DH Labs Silversonic T14 speaker cables for tweeters. DH Labs Q10 for midbass drivers in speakers. (Biwire setup for Jaguars). RS Audio Cables IC's. DH Labs coaxial from DVD player to Denon for 5.1 digital. Various power cords: Cryomax III power cords on amps and source. Oyaide Tunami on preamp.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Dedicated AC line for audio/video system. Furutech FP 15 receptacles. Alan Maher Power Enhancers line filters. DIY MDF equipment rack.
Tweaks:	Various NOS tubes in preamp line and phono stage. Record Research Labs Shine OLA CD cleaner/treatment. Quicksilver Contact Enhancer
Room Size (LxWxH):	25 x 25 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	Corner Bass traps (DIY). Fiberglass Panels at 1st reflection points and rear walls. Padded carpet over cement basement floor. Wood paneled basement over cement walls. One side open to stairway going up. Large cushy sofa and loveseat.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, Fusion, Funk (Larry Carlton, Joshua Redman, Pat Metheny, Jeff Golub, Four Play, Coltrane)
System Goals/Comments:	Trying to create a musical and engaging two channel system.
System Strengths:	Wide and focused soundstage, great detail, good imaging,natural slightly warm sound, extended accurate bass.
System Weaknesses:	Ceiling height is likely a limiter.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	30' Toshiba
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Denon 1801 5.1 HT
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Using the ACI's for fronts. RBH Sound 661SE for center. Polk S6 for rear. ACI LFM-SE subwoofers for HT and music.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Lite ON DVD player/recorder
Comments on HT System:	Does excellent job. Center is very nice. Subs are great. I am a casual movie person so this is all that I want for HT.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	My family, audio, amateur Musician, Computers.