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Brian Bennett's 'Into the Red' System
IP Address: 71.238.35.42	Last Update: November 10, 2011 at 09:00:03
Amplifier:	(2) Citation 7.1's (bridged to 2 X 450) Citation 5.1 (bridged to 2 X 300)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Denon 3808ci
Speakers:	Magnepan MGIIIa with Magnestand transformation. (in main listening room.) ____ Magnepan MMG (in music room, wall-mounted with 4' piano hinges so they swing clear of piano when not in use.....see link in Picture Page below.)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Cary CD-308 HDCD
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Beogram 3404
Other Source(s):	Toshiba HD-A30 HD-DVD player for 1080P video and DVD-A's with 2 channel PCM or 5.1 DTS / Dolby Digital decoding.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Homebrew 'shotgun' speaker cable setup. Homebrew + TMC 'Yellow' & 'White' interconnects.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Zero Autoformers no longer needed on MG3a's
Tweaks:	Magnestand treatment for MG3a's Dedicated 20A circuit for hi-fi components. Signal Cable 'Magic Power' AC cord, plus (4) TAD Iron Lung 'Jellyfish' power cords.
Room Size (LxWxH):	19 x 19 x 9
Room Comments/Treatments:	BRIGHT room both luminous and acoustically with a glass wall on the right (Southwest).
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Just about everything if performed & recorded musically. Enjoy many of the offerings from AIX Records.
System Goals/Comments:	Mostly a music system, that is occasionally used for HT.
System Strengths:	Realistic SPL's attainable without listener fatigue.
System Weaknesses:	Need to treat back wall for reflections (four 7.5' ficus trees do help a lot!)
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	VIZIO 55" 1080P LCD HDTV SHARP Aquos 46" 1080P LCD HDTV
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Custom built media computer running Windows Media Center software. Wireless remote and keyboard. 1TB external hard drive for media storage. Computer connected to ethernet port on Denon 3808ci.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	AR center Klipsch surrounds Four (4) TAD SW-150 Subs (stereo L&R pairs) with MGIIIA's Energy XL-S10 Sub with MMG's
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Toshiba HD-A30 HD-DVD, NAD T572 DVD/HDCD, JVC vcr
Other HT Gear:	Blue Jeans HDMI cable from 3808ci to HDTV. Blue Jeans component video cable from DVD to HDTV. Blue Jeans optical cable from HD-DVD to 3808ci. Blue Jeans HDMI cable from HD-DVD to Aquos 1080P HDTV.
URL Link: http://www.integracoustics.com/MUG/MUG/pix/BrianBennett/
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	SCCA road racing (& flagging) Sports cars. Bicycle touring. Amateur violist.