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G man's Two Channel Music System System
IP Address: 76.100.116.41	Last Update: September 16, 2007 at 11:02:51
Amplifier:	Odyssey Audio Stratos Mono Amps
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Krell KRC-3
Speakers:	Mirage M3si
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Ayre CX-7
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Linn Sondek LP 12 w/Akito II, K-9, Cirkus, Lingo, Trampoline SE, Bellari VP-129 phono
Other Source(s):	Pioneer Elite DV-45A Universal Player
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Speaker Wire: Straightwire Maestro II ICs: Shunyata Aries (XLR), Linn Silver (RCA), PS Audio xStream Reference (RCA)
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Wiremold AC pwr strip. SoundAnchor Rack
Tweaks:	Herbie's Tenderfeet, Michael Wolff Bohica PC (CD)
Room Size (LxWxH):	23' x 23' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Corner Tunes, carpet, furniture
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock, blues, jazz
System Goals/Comments:	My goal for the system is to accurately reproduce the actual performance (emotional content, intent, and sonics) recorded. I want to hear the heart, soul, or lack of it, that the artist put into the music. I do not expect every record or CD to sound like a live on-stage performance.
System Strengths:	Pretty smooth and musical, balanced sound with good bass extension. Has a level of clarity where differences between recordings can be heard.
System Weaknesses:	Bass: Though extended, it could be cleaner. Mids: Not bad, but not as resolved or transparent as with my previous Acoustats. Treble: Could be more refined and resolved. Dynamics: The only other obvious weakness. Not necessarily worse than most systems, I just know it could be better with a dedicated room and AC lines (I live in an apartment).
Video/HT System: None