Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

sbrians's My system. System
IP Address: 206.190.70.135	Last Update: December 03, 2008 at 14:17:02
Amplifier:	Channel Islands D-200s X 2.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Conrad Johnson PV10BL.
Speakers:	Magnepan 3.3s w/ 6.8 Ohm thick film tweeter resistors. And Vel. F1800XR sub.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Philips 963SA; replaced P.S. cap with Blackgate.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Music Hall 2.0 Turntable w/ Goldring 1042 cartridge and Parasound phono preamp; DH Labs cables.
Other Source(s):	SA HDDVR for digital cable radio (DCR), Golden Theater GTX-1 as DAC for DCR.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	1m Transparent premium digital from Dig. cable radio box to pro. Analog SACD on Audio Art IC-3 SE. Mapleshade Excalibur Plus to amp. Zcable passion 12' biwired shotgunned to woofer, Transparent MusicWave to tweeters for speaker cable.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Monster HTS 2000 power filter strip. Salamander Architype 7.0.
Tweaks:	Mye stands. Sandbags on top of many items.
Room Size (LxWxH):	15 x 20 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	High couch back, thick wool rug behind couch on wall. Some eggcrate foam on one side , high-backed loveseat on other.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	70s pop/rock, jazz, classical; anything good.
System Goals/Comments:	To enjoy the music.
System Strengths:	Clear, musical and enjoyable.
System Weaknesses:	Bass impact?
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Pioneer Elite Pro HD520.
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Golden Theater GTX-1 v.2 pre/pro. Rear amp is Hafler DH-200.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Magnepan 1.6 in rear; no center.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Philips 963SA, HD DVR Digital cable box.
Other HT Gear:	Radio Shack gold ICs to rear amp, DH Labs w/ Nordost bananas to speakers.
Comments on HT System:	DVDs are great. HDTV is a little better. No center speaker. Sound is great. Large Maggies better than MMGs were in rear.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Free-diving, travel.