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Commuteman's Downstairs System
IP Address: 67.100.89.147	Last Update: May 12, 2008 at 16:56:11
Amplifier:	Audio Research VT100 II (> 70Hz) Adcom 555 (< 70Hz)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	DIY (see phono) or Meridian 565
Speakers:	DIY, Biamped w/FET-based discrete xovers, super-regulated supplies, etc. Eton 7-380, Morel MDT 33 Peerless isobaric subs
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	EAD T-7000 Meridian 562/565
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Eurolab Premier II/SME V/Ortofon Kontrapunkt B Lundahl 9206 trannies DIY phono stage w/cascode FET front end, TKD stepped vol, Muse and BG PS caps, super-regulated supplies, Cardas cabling, solid copper enclosure
Other Source(s):	Dyna FM3 tuner
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Purist Colossus Rev A interconnects and speaker cable
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Monster HTS5000 Monster HTS (early prototype) Target rack
Room Size (LxWxH):	20 x 13 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	ASC Tube traps front and sides
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Everything. Especially Blues & Jazz
System Goals/Comments:	Can it pass the goosebump test?
System Strengths:	V. high resolution, great sense of space, does vocals extremely well, bass solid down to 25Hz. Great sense of real musicians playing real instruments (esp. low strings and saxes).
System Weaknesses:	Lacks a little air on top (needs a supertweeter), limited loudness capability (still over 100dB on peaks), room has trouble with bass at high levels.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	JVC RS-1 1080p projector on 100" home made screen
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Meridian 562V/565
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Maggie MG1-C surrounds DIY surround amp
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Pioneer 525 DVD player
Comments on HT System:	Who needs a center channel when you've got imaging like this?