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murphyld's Murphy land System
IP Address: 70.112.214.112	Last Update: January 13, 2008 at 15:46:25
Amplifier:	B&K Reference 200.2 B&K ST-2140
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None - Integrated
Speakers:	Magnepan III
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Pioneer CD & DVD
Other Source(s):	Tivo Series 3
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	RS 12AWG Megacable with 6% Silver solder tinned tips for MG-III's Monstercable Superflat Mini for rear surround RS Gold cables for component video Coax & fiber for digital transfer to A/V console
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	APC brand Smart UPS for all components. 1500VA for B&K's 1000VA for high definition monitor 1000VA for all other components
Tweaks:	3x14AWG copper power cord for B&K Ref. 200.2
Room Size (LxWxH):	19' x 19' x 11'
Room Comments/Treatments:	I use APC brand UPSes to supplement the line voltage because the area I live in has chronic brown power. Before adding UPS the lights on A/V console panel would dim when playing at loud levels. After addition of UPS the A/V console panel stayed constant, base had more punch and highs were improved. The general consensus in the forums is to avoid the use of UPS but from my experience I would recommend them.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	80's pop, classical, 70's disco, acoustic band. My favorite CD is Pulse by Pink Floyd.
System Goals/Comments:	ELF subwoofer is under construction but should be finished in a couple of days. Upgrade from 18AWG to 14AWG copper power cable greatly improved B&K performance.
System Strengths:	Clean, powerful. Very enjoyable.
System Weaknesses:	Magnepan's need new socks.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Pioneer SD-532HD5 High Definition monitor
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Pioneer VSX-D812
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Magnepan III SN:061705R (unmodified) for main RCA 40-5001 satellites w/ Bose AM-5 subwoofer module for rear surround B&K ST2140 driving (2) Peerless 830952 in sealed 2.7' box for ELF subwoofer Center channel is played mono through video monitors speakers
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Pioneer PD-F908 CD changer Pioneer DV-363 DVD
Other HT Gear:	Tivo Series 3
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	S, D, R&R