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threerandot@yahoo.ca 's Captain Audio! System
IP Address: 74.106.31.55	Last Update: October 07, 2007 at 08:16:52
Amplifier:	Denon AVR-1800
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	Front: Paradigm 5seMK3 Center: Paradigm CC-170 Surrounds: Paradigm Micro
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Sony SCD-XE670 SACD Player Cambridge Audio 540C
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Hitachi and Dual Turntables. Both are quite old now. Looking to get a Projeckt Table at some point.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Evolution II Balanced (SACD) Ultralink Challenger (CD) Ultralink Audiophile Reference Series 12 Gauge Speaker Cable
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Collection of about 700 CDs of Classical and about 50 SACDs to date.
Room Comments/Treatments:	I have used some thin foam on a few hard surfaces to cut down on coloration. Seems to help.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical and Opera, some Rock, Pop and Jazz.
System Goals/Comments:	I would really like to improve my system somewhat. Very hard to do, considering the area I live. I would like larger surrounds for the rear and a full size speaker for the center. Our next TV will probably go on the wall and I can add a large center channel then.
System Strengths:	Large front speakers. Could use a better Center channel and SACD player.
System Weaknesses:	Small rear speakers.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Hitachi CRT
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Same as above
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Same as above.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Toshiba DVD Recorder. JVC VCR JVC Dual Cassette Deck. Additional Panasonic DVD Player.
Other HT Gear:	Koss Headphoes. Decent pair. Don't listen to headphones much.
Comments on HT System:	The HT System is more than sufficient. Most of my favorite movies are classics, so a newer hi-def system isn't necessary. We get plenty of kick ass sound on newer films as well, though.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Movies, reading, walking, swimming, etc.