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ec0's Living Room System System
IP Address: 190.166.147.97	Last Update: July 14, 2008 at 15:31:08
Amplifier:	NAD C320BEE
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	NONE
Speakers:	Athena AS-F2.2
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Denon DVD-1730
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Cardas Jumper for Pre/Amp AudioQuest King Cobra AudioQuest Bedrock Speaker Cable
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	TNT Flexy Rack, Clean AC so no Power conditioner.
Tweaks:	Replaced the NAD amp/pre-amp jumpers for cardas jumpers, there is a huge difference.
Room Size (LxWxH):	12' 8 x 12' 8 x 8' 6
Room Comments/Treatments:	Mainly bookshelves, and CD shelves
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical, Jazz, Blues, Rock.
System Goals/Comments:	My goals are to be able to enjoy the music. Instrument definition, Separation, and Space is very important to me.
System Strengths:	For the money I'm very happy and there is no listening fatigue. Chamber music sounds great as well as Jazz Ensembles. Bad mastering, and such are quite audible on this system.
System Weaknesses:	Soundstage is a bit compressed, but this is mainly due to my room. Bass is not as tight as it could be, again this due to my room. Will need to do some treatments to the room, when time and money permits.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Teacher of Counterpoint and Analysis.