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| Last Update: January 22, 2006 at 22:18:32 | IP Address: 67.181.34.154 |
| Amplifier: | McIntosh MC-7106: 6x160W/channel @ 4ohms Dynaco 416 (modified), 2x400W @ 4ohms Hsu 200W @ 4ohms (subwoofer) |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | McIntosh MX130 w/ THX-Module |
| Speakers: | McIntosh HT-1 (L-C-R) 4ohm, 87dB McIntosh HT-3F (LS-RS) 4 ohm, 87dB Hsu Research HRSW12V subwoofer, 4ohm, 89dB Stacked Large Advents (original), 8ohm ?dB Sennheiser HD 580 headphones |
| Sources: | |
| CD Player/DAC: | Pioneer PDR-W839 CD changer/recorder McIntosh MSD4 DAC & surround decoder for Dolby Digital (AC-3), DTS & THX |
| Turntable/Phono Stage: | VPI Scout/JMW-9/ClearAudio Aurum Beta S VPI HW-19 Jr black oak/Rb-300/BPS Clearaudio Aurum Beta-S cartridge |
| Other Source(s): | McIntosh MLD7020 Laser disc/CD player McIntosh MR78 FM Tuner TEAC A-6010 open reel tape deck Pioneer CT-07D Cassette deck |
| Other Accessories/Room/Misc.: | |
| Speaker Cables/Interconnects: | Monster speaker cable Monster Cable Interlink 250 Straight Wire Symphony |
| Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): | Advent 100 Noise Reduction Unit for TEAC McIntosh MPI 4 for MR78 Record Doctor II vacuum cleaner McIntosh RCT-4 Remote Translator/Repeater Radio Shack FM antenna w/ rotator |
| Tweaks: | Last cleaning products #1, #2, #4, #5 Bugtussel Vinylzyme Gold Hunt Record Brush Shure SFG-2 stylus force gauge DBP-10 Phono Alignment Protractor |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 21' x 15' x 8.5' |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | Adjacent 14'x15.5'x10' cathedral ceiling room forms 'L' with listening room (total volume ~5,000 cu ft) carpets on floor, stuffed furniture, bookcases and record cabinets |
| Music Preferences and Comments: | |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | Classical, especially chamber Jazz |
| System Goals/Comments: | The majority of this system was put together in 1995-96. I continue to audition new equipment, but find that the system, as is, still mostly satisfies my listening and A/V needs. I have second listening area in master bedroom with remote control of central sources, allowing home theater in main room with 'music appreciation' in the bedroom. |
| System Strengths: | Versatile system serves both listening and home theater needs. FM tuner is so sensitive, it gets stations even after they have signed off. |
| System Weaknesses: | Using built-in phono preamp in MX130; need to upgrade. |
| Video/HT System: Integrated | |
| TV/Projector: | Sony VPH-1000Q projector Ceiling-mounted electric 100' Da-Lite screen |
| Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: | See above |
| Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): | See above |
| Sources (DVD/VCR): | Pioneer Elite DV-37 DVD player JVC HR-S6900U VCR Satellite and cable |
| Comments on HT System: | Need to upgrade projector, otherwise system is satisfactory. |
| Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: | Concert production: chamber music Cooking: French, BBQ Photography: large format B&W Reading: historical non-fiction, contemporary politics Wood working Director of Hospital Pharmacy |
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