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Ryan T's Bedroom System System
IP Address: 207.161.99.236	Last Update: August 26, 2010 at 21:16:43
Amplifier:	JVC PC-55JW/C portable component system with cassette deck
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	none
Speakers:	a/d/s/ L310 mini-monitors Velodyne CHT-8 subwoofer (pawnshop special) Note: I haven't bought new speakers, since I bought the KLH-6s back in 1972!
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Panasonic RV30 DVD
Other Source(s):	Panasonic Tech 855 AM/FM/SW radio Extension speaker: Minimus 7
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Monster Cable XPCIS50: High Performance, High Precision Stranded, Time Correct Speaker Cable Rat Shack utility GP banana plugs
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	APC SurgeArrest P74-CN
Room Comments/Treatments:	Usual stuff: bed, shelves, books, magazines, carpet and assorted junk.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Diverse, Obsure, Progressive and Eclectic: Classical (Bach to Stockhausen), late 20th century contemporary music, Funk, R&B, Soul, Gospel, some Jazz (Davis, Don Ellis, Hancock, Purim, Ponty) plus Zappa, Rundgren, Beefheart, Kraftwerk, Beach Boys, etc.
System Goals/Comments:	.
System Strengths:	For a mid hi-fi system with a mix of vintage and new, the sound is quite good especially from the a/d/s/ L310s combined with the JVC and Panasonic DVD. Great sounding system for relatively cheap and will beat the crap out of any mass-market audio system.
System Weaknesses:	Slight distortion with JVC due to deteriorating capacitors.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Almost all types of music, Abba to Zappa from Bach to Stockhausen; 20th century contemporary art, popular culture, social history, social documentary. - IT technical, graphic-interior designer, arts administrator - Marinoni Special Campy Nuovo Rec