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dcjazzman's dcjazzman's system System
IP Address: 67.238.217.0	Last Update: May 30, 2010 at 18:51:56
Amplifier:	chiro c-200, b&k ref 2220
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	audio research ls3; rotel rc-1070; nakamichi ca-5; hafler dh-110
Speakers:	von schweikert vr4s; vandersteen 2c's
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	denon, marantz
Turntable/Phono Stage:	sota moonbeam/dynavector 10x5, sota comet/at-440; denon dl-160 in waiting
Other Source(s):	sony and denon cassette decks; akai 4000ds reel to reel
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Spkr: xlo ref5a; audio magic xstreme; kimber 4tc; audioquest granite and midnight. ICs: audio magic, kimber hero, audioquest (various)
Room Size (LxWxH):	16' 1 x 15' 9 x 11
Room Comments/Treatments:	main system is in a small 7-sided room with speakers positioned 3-ft away from the 3 covered front "bay" windows. area rug, books, tall equipment rack and records along two side and back wall. sides,
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	jazz and r&b mostly, blues such as sonny stitt, trane, sonny criss, dizzy, lee morgan, clifford brown, monk, tyner, oscar peterson, cecil taylor, nancy wilson, sarah, ella, dianne reeves, etc. oldies from the 50s and 60s on down to the usual contemporary suspects. am experimenting and learning to like some classical.
System Goals/Comments:	bought the carver, the rotel and most of the sources (except the tables) new; most everything else was purchased used from local store (audio advice in raleigh) or online.
System Strengths:	soundstaging, image width and clean bass.
System Weaknesses:	image depth ok, but not exceptional: it's a small room...
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	later
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	later
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	later
Sources (DVD/VCR):	later
Other HT Gear:	later
Comments on HT System:	later