The Siemens Symphony is the most advanced high field, high speed MR system. Its short bore length (5 ft. 3 in.) and larger inner diameter (2 ft.) with a flared openning make it an extremely patient-friendly design. Improved in-bore lighting, ventilation, and communications add to patient comfort. The 1.5 Tesla high field magnet, with an advanced gradient coil system, provides for fast, accurate images. A new software system provides for fast image access, various new displays and enhanced interactivity.