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We have set up this page to give you an idea of our listening habits and preferences.  We hope you will find them helpful in understanding the basis for our reviews.  At the bottom of this page, we have outlined our reference audio and video systems.

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Michael, Casual Listener and Audiophile:

"It was Justin who started me on the whole film score craze.  When I was younger, I remember being in a movie theater, not wanting to leave when the end credits scrolled because I wanted to listen to the music.  Looking back, I've recently become aware of my distinct appreciation for film music, even at an early age.  To give you some indication of how old I was before I actually started purchasing titles under this unique (and much overlooked and underrated) genre, my first score was Jurassic Park.  In fact, even as a young teenager, I was subject to the limitations of the industry when I tried (unsuccessfully, of course) to locate the score-only release to the Tom Cruise film, Days Of Thunder.  Sadly, the Zimmer score was never released.  Maybe to some, this would be a good thing.

"When reading my score reviews, keep in mind that I am pretty much a rookie, and I simply don't have as much experience as Justin when it comes to music appreciation."

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Justin's Reference Audio System:

 Compact Disc Player  Classé CDP .5
 Preamplifier Classé CP-50
 Power Amplifier Classé CA-200
 Loudspeakers NHT Model 3.3
 Interconnects Nordust Red Dawn (balanced)
 Speaker Cable Nordust Red Dawn (Z-spades)
 Power Conditioner --- Panamax 1000+
 Equipment Rack Lovan Sovereign

Justin's Reference Home Theater System:

 DVD Player Toshiba SD-3109
 Hi-Fi VCR Panasonic PV-8661
 Monitor Mitsubishi CS-40809
 CD Changer JVC XL-M409
 Cassette Deck Denon DRW-585
 Turntable Thorens TD-180
 Preamplifier/Processor  --- Sherwood Newcastle AVP-9080R
 Power Amplifiers Harman/Kardon PA5800
 Front Loudspeakers PSB Stratus Goldi (bi-amped)
 Rear Loudspeakers Paradigm Mini-Monitor
 Center Loudspeaker  PSB Stratus C6
 Interconnects Monster Cable Interlink 100
 Speaker Cables Monster Cable 12-gauge
 Power Conditioner Woods No. 2189
 Television Stand Mitsubishi MB-4080
 Equipment Racks Lovan Affiniti Pro 4
 Rear Speaker Stands Lovan Affiniti SS II 2900

Michael's Reference Home A/V System:

 DVD Player Sony DVP-S300
 Hi-Fi VCR Sony SLV-686HF
 Monitor Sony KV27S25
 A/V Receiver --- Denon AVR-2700
 Front Loudspeakers B&W DM302
 Rear Loudspeakers B&W DM302
 Center Loudspeaker  B&W CC#3
 Subwoofer Energy ES-8
 Interconnects Monster Standard
 Speaker Cables Mega Cable 14-gauge flatwire
 Power Conditioner Newpoint Surge Model RX30TA
 Speaker Stands Redwood, Satin Black finish

Michael's Reference Apartment A/V System:

 DVD Player Toshiba SD-1200
 Hi-Fi VCR Magnavox 4-head Hi-Fi
 Monitor Sony 20"
 A/V Receiver Onkyo DS-TX575
 Front Loudspeakers Paradigm Monitor 3
 Rear Loudspeakers Aiwa mini-system mains
 Center Loudspeaker  --- Paradigm CC-350
 Subwoofer Velodyne VA-1012XII
 Interconnects Monster Standard
 Speaker Cables Mega Cable 14-gauge flatwire
 Speaker Stands Lovan Affiniti SS II 2400

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