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danramaudio's My Only System System
IP Address: 68.13.150.100	Last Update: February 24, 2008 at 07:26:02
Amplifier:	Rotel RB 980BX. 120 Watts/Ch., 80 AMPS of current
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Rotel RTC 950-AX (Tuner Preamp)
Speakers:	Thiel 2.2 Thiel 1.5
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Pioneer Elite PD-54
Turntable/Phono Stage:	VPI HW-19 Jr. w/Mk. III Platter, Rega RB-300/Incognito Wired, Delrin Clamp, Expressimo Drop Weight and VTA Adjuster and Grado Gold. Grado PH-1 Phone Preamp (works great with the Grado Cart)
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Audio Stream/TimeLine TL-4 Speaker Cable and various Monster Interconnects
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Adcom ACE-515
Tweaks:	Misc. Acoustic Panels
Room Size (LxWxH):	20 x 20 x 9
Room Comments/Treatments:	Room opens to another room about 3 feet shorter in length. Has hardwood floors (springy). Big improvement after changing from old Dual table with sprung suspension.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classic Rock, Traditional and Smooth Jazz.
System Goals/Comments:	I have tried to create a system that does not emphasize any one frequency range. The Rotel's are somewhat laidback which does not allow the metal tweeter's of my speakers to 'ring' or sound etched.
System Strengths:	Smooth overall balance. Can get your pant leg flapping when needed.
System Weaknesses:	Limited room placement options. Only place to put the TV is between the speakers. The good news is that new flat panel is now well behind the front of the speakers.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	LCD Flat Panel Only. I'm not into the whole surround deal.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	golf, live sports (college football)