Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Cerrot's Computer System System
IP Address: 69.114.231.221	Last Update: March 21, 2008 at 05:19:53
Amplifier:	Cayin A-50T
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	B & W 685
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Faroudja DV-1000 Rotel RDV 1080 (DVD Audio) Gateway FX PC Monarchy Audio DIP Musical Fidelity X-DAC V3 with PSU-V3
Turntable/Phono Stage:	None with computer
Other Source(s):	Meridian 504 FM Tuner & Terk FM Antenna Hitatchi 1 Terabyte External Hard Drive for Flac music files PC to Squeezebox in dedicated sound room next door
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Nordost digital, intercommects Shunyata Power
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Monster Power Conditioner
Tweaks:	Symposium Fat Pads under speakers Behringer 8024 Digital EQ DVDO Iscan VP30 video processor
Room Size (LxWxH):	12 x 9 x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Behringer 8024 equalizer
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, Vocals, Classical, Classic Rock,
System Goals/Comments:	Create great listening experience and deep soundstage in nearfield listening for PC audio.
System Strengths:	I am surprised with how good this sounds; CD, FM and the PC sound better than I ever imagined.
System Weaknesses:	Could use more power if using Tri Linear tube mode; Ultra Linear sounds great
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Pioneer Elite 60" Kuros
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Pioneer Elite 92THX
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	B & W 805 with matching center; Boston Acoustics VR960 satelites (big satelites)
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Pioneer Elite 95 and LG BH200
Other HT Gear:	Chang Lightspeed, Direct TV HD Receiver, Monster HDM 1000 cables
Comments on HT System:	A pretty incrdible theater experience for a flat panel.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Computers, Bicycling, Wildlife Photogrophy, Astronomy, Hiking, Cooking