Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

kenbrady's Main System
IP Address: 24.235.124.51	Last Update: November 27, 2010 at 10:24:27
Amplifier:	NAIM 140 DIY power cable (35 watts)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	NAIM 62 with Hi-Cap
Speakers:	Original Meadowlark Kestrel hot rod version NAim NAC A5 cable ( 92DB sensitivity)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Original Rega Planet with MSB link DAC III
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Original Rega 3, Benz Micro MC20, parasound Phono or built in phono On Target wall mount
Other Source(s):	Technics vintage tuner
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Speaker cable NACA5,Bi-Wire, Linn silver custom interconnects for CD, Custom Made Custom made Nordost flat wire gold 4 conducter on phono section
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	DIY power cables, DIY power bars, TARGET wall mount, DIY flexi Rack.
Tweaks:	Expressimo heavy wait. Cardas arm rewire with silver litz wire. Spring removed from RB300 tonearm
Room Size (LxWxH):	32 ft x 11.5 ft x 7 ft
Room Comments/Treatments:	NONE but need some
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, 70'sand 80's rock, Female vocalists
System Goals/Comments:	speed clarity dynamics and plays good at low volume. Natural voices
System Strengths:	plays good at low volume. Very detailed and balanced with excellent timing
System Weaknesses:	Bass weight and scale. Some room problems.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	RCA 52 inch rear projection CRT
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Runs in stereo through the NAIM gear
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Same as main system
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony Blue ray
Comments on HT System:	Not really home theater but sounds better than any basic boxed solution
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Motor cycles, canoe trips and Aquariums