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lrcordell's Lou's Man Cave System
IP Address: 72.245.27.85	Last Update: July 02, 2008 at 21:59:51
Amplifier:	Einstein "The Final Cut" Mk60 OTL Monos (60wpc @ 8 ohms, 45wpc @ 4 ohms)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Einstein "The Tube" MkII w/ Siemens CCa
Speakers:	Acapella La Campanella MkII (93dB, 8 ohms)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Audio Aero Prestige Signature
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Siltech LS-188 G5 Classic MkII (speaker); Crystal Cables Reference (IC's)
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	ExactPower EP15A; Audience PowerChord (amps), Isoclean Focus (pre) & Jena Labs Model One (CDP) power cords
Tweaks:	Herbie's Halos; Alto Extremo Lyd, Mapleshade and Symposium Rollerblock footers; Steve Blinderman custom stand; Dedicated 20A line; Isoclean AC receptacle; Auric Illuminator; Audio Desk
Room Size (LxWxH):	16' x 15' x 7'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Dedicated basement room w/ some ASC bass traps, some RealTraps panels, some wall rugs and other makeshift treatments; Acoustic Revive RR-77
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Eclectic; Particularly like female vocals--jazz, blues, rock, bluegrass, folk, etc. Lean toward large Romantic to Modern orchestral where classical is concerned, though chamber music can be very nice. Modern pop country is generally prohibited.
System Goals/Comments:	Goals: To help me forget I'm an adult with the associated responsibilities. To provide a superior alternative to the crap on TV.
System Strengths:	Very efficient at accomplishing the stated goals.
System Weaknesses:	Sweet spot could be bigger, but no one seems to want to join me in my cave, so I guess it doesn't matter.
Video/HT System: None