Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

4krow's 'HAL' System
IP Address: 96.31.117.255	Last Update: January 21, 2012 at 10:26:27
Amplifier:	Audio Nirvana 6V6 integrated amp. 12wpc, 3 inputs, black case
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	N/A
Speakers:	Decware ZOB speakers 95db, 40-20,000. Sixty lbs. ea. BESL dual subs, 91 db, 36-200, 70 lbs. ea.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Cayin cd22 tube output cd player
Turntable/Phono Stage:	N/A
Other Source(s):	Roku streaming device,el-cheapo.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Nordost Blue Heaven ic's, Mapleshade speaker wire.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	BPT balance power conditioner w/8 different secondary windings for additional separation.
Tweaks:	Modified Carver H9, and Carver C9. Also Musical Fidelity X10 V3 buffer.
Room Comments/Treatments:	Placement is critical, but I also use memory foam behind couch, and hidden acoustic squares with cork backing around/behind speakers.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	If it is well written and musically performed, I probably will like it. All kinds!
System Goals/Comments:	Driving more and more for for open/holographic sound. Near my goal now.
System Strengths:	Very open and spacious, natural acoustic sounding bass.
System Weaknesses:	imaging can be a challenge in my room due to system placement.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Phillips LCD TV
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Phillips dvd low end player, but it does upsample.
Comments on HT System:	Will soon be experimenting with the Carver H9 by adding center channel.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	woodworking