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sbilleter 's Mainly Music System
IP Address: 76.93.97.64	Last Update: June 25, 2008 at 20:56:22
Amplifier:	Arcam A85 Integrated Amp
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None.
Speakers:	PSB Stratus Silver-i
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Arcam FMJ CD23T
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Pro-Ject RM-5SE (w/Blue Point No.2 cart) Pro-Ject Phono Box SE-II
Other Source(s):	Sony DVP-S7700
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Kimber Silver Streak (CD Player) Straightwire Rhapsody II (DVD Player) DH Labs T-14, Bi-Wired (Speakers)
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Studio Tech HF-3 Audio Rack CablePro Revelation II Power Strip
Tweaks:	None.
Room Size (LxWxH):	20 ft x 10 ft x 8 ft
Room Comments/Treatments:	Hardwood floors covered by area rugs. Main listening area (10x20) opens into kitchen. Windows (with treatments) along one side (non-open side) of listening area.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	80% Rock (Ranging from Yes/King Crimson prog style to Springteen/Neil Young/Eagles classic to Tool/Alice in Chains hard rock). 10% Blues. 10% Jazz.
System Goals/Comments:	Look for high degree of tranparency, but not "hyper" detailed. I'll take tight bass over lower bloated base anytime. Try to get the mids and voices as accurate as possible.
System Strengths:	I am fairly happy with my digital setup for now (Arcam CD23T, Kimber Silver Streak, Arcam A85, DH Labs T-14, PSB Stratus-i. I am able to get a good amount of detail out of this set-up.
System Weaknesses:	Analog (TT) side of the system is not quite to the level of the digital side yet. Looking to find a good interconnect to replace the entry level Tara Labs that I'm currently using.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Pioneer Elite Plasma
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Arcam A85 (2-channel only). No plans to go any further at this point.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Use PSB's (above) as the L/R mains. No other speakers. May add a sub at some point.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony DVP-S7700 Motorola DVR (Cable Box)
Other HT Gear:	None.
Comments on HT System:	Originally started with an integrated HT/Music system, but abandoned that attempt to focus on 2-channel only (with no regrets).