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CheapEric's Budget minded but good System

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CheapEric's Budget minded but good System
Last Update: November 09, 2006 at 07:51:06	IP Address: 198.103.172.9
Amplifier:	Yamaha RX-385 receiver
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	Energy C3 with a low-line JBL sub that may be taken out soon
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Harman/Kardon TL8500 Technics SL-MC4 Technics SMC-4(?)
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	speaker cables: homemade braided twisted pair 18ga. solid strand copper IC: homemade silver wire with Teflon tubing and Eichmann Bullets
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	DIY headphone amp
Tweaks:	Home Depot orange/black power cord on receiver
Room Size (LxWxH):	13 x 11 x 9
Room Comments/Treatments:	rather dead with plaster walls covered in wallpaper; two stuffed chairs and stuffed couch.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Acoustic, Rock, Electronic, a bit of jazz, a bit of classical
System Goals/Comments:	More than enough power, low end is wholly adequate, high end is fine, not too harsh. Sound overall is a little forward.
System Strengths:	Quality/Cost ratio!! Didn't spend more than 350$CDN for any component and everything was bought new! I enjoy my system very much and have heard thousands of $$ not sounding as good.
System Weaknesses:	My receiver may be getting a little tired - the bass lacks a bit of definition and punchiness.
Video/HT System: None

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