Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Julien43's Main System
IP Address: 174.108.54.6	Last Update: September 13, 2011 at 05:28:18
Amplifier:	Jim McShane Harman Kardon Citation II Gold Lion KT88s
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Cary SLP 88 EH 6SN7s
Speakers:	Gallo Reference 3.05 Reference S.A. Amplifier
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Squeezebox via Kimber D 60 Illuminati to a Monarchy DIP feeding Lavry Black DA10 via Transparent Reference AES/EBU
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Rega P3 AT OC9 ML/II & Denon DL103R Lundahl based DIY Step-up with variable loading design Parasound PHH-100
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Morrow MA-1s Chris VenHeus Cat5 27 pair speaker cable Citation II to "Main-Ins" HD-14 Reference SA to "Sub-Ins"
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	2 X 20 Amp dedicated lines Isolation Transformer DU-5 rated for 46 amps with Technical Ground. PS Audio Soloist and Furutech Cu outlets John Risch Mains Filter/SS, Topaz Isolation Transformer, 2.5Kva, for isolation of digital gear Du-1/2 isolation tranny for PreAmp Harmonic Tech. AC II Chris VenHaus Flavor 1&2 Power Cables.
Tweaks:	Norsorex balls under Maple Cutting Boards with Barry's HipJoints© on top, supporting Pre and DAC Brightstar Big Rock under turntable All on DIY Lack Coffee Table Rack Herbie's Grundge Buster I Herbie's Halos 3M Damping sheets cut for inside component chassis. Caig Pro-Gold + DeOxit Proponal + 1,1,1 Trichloroethelene
Room Size (LxWxH):	11' x 12' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Two 5'X15inch John Risch Tube Traps Two 4'X12inch John Risch Tube Traps Two 2'X 4' X 2" panels on stands at side wall 1st reflection points Six 2' X 4' X 4" panels across ceiling/wall corners Two 2' X 4' X 4"panels hung 2" away from the ceiling at first reflection points One 2' X 4' X 4" panel behind listening position DYI Room Lens's Two sections 2'X 5' of 2" Auralex acoustic foam on front wall DIY Diffusers at wall/ceiling interface.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Blues, Female vocalist, Rock, Acoustic, Jazz, Classical
System Goals/Comments:	Best Sound Per Dollar ;~)
System Strengths:	3D sound staging, natural timbre, detailed, dynamic, engaging. The naturally presented detail, dynamic shadings and subtle inflection become part of the musical experience. Very natural sounding vocals. Very revealing of differences in recordings
System Weaknesses:	Very revealing of differences in recordings THE ROOM!!!!! RE: room size & treatments
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	LG 55" LCD 120Htz
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Marantz SR 4300 w/Dolby Digital/ES, ...blah, blah
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Main Infinity Primus 162 Rear Optimus Pro LX-5 Center Infinity Primus PC250 Infinity PS212 12" Powered Subwoofer
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Pioneer Digital cable receiver Sony Play Station3
Other HT Gear:	AQ Indigo Speaker cable A/R Flat conductor tape for rear channels
Comments on HT System:	It Does the Job