Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

M. Lawton's A Just Compromise. System
IP Address: 65.97.145.70	Last Update: July 16, 2011 at 13:27:59
Amplifier:	Mark Levinson, No.334
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Anthem, AVM20 {v2.21}
Speakers:	Montana, EPS2, Cherry
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Parasound, Halo D3, Universal Player
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Considering options.
Other Source(s):	Sirius/XM - explore alternates. FM radio - Evenin' Jazz, WLRN Miami.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	AQ Granite, 8ft StraightWire, Rhapsody S, XLR > Amp BetterCables, Silver Serpent, XLR > Preamp. NBS Statement, powercord > Amp.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Monster HTS-5000; Salamandar Archetype racks
Tweaks:	Fanfare, FM-2G exterior antenna; Vibrapods between cork, throughout.
Room Size (LxWxH):	20 x 14 x 8 to 12; off-center peak.
Room Comments/Treatments:	EPS2's positioned 32" from short wall, with nauseating care; full carpet; framed art; dampening behind speakers.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz - modern, mainstream, westcoast, cool, & the Blues. Light Classical; Bosa Nova; Chill; & 60's Lounge acts; American Standards; Live Rock at festival venues.
System Goals/Comments:	'There is a fine line between hobby and insanity.' - George Carlin
System Strengths:	Dynamics, Detail, & Grace - in a (mostly) dedicated listening room.
System Weaknesses:	Lack of a vinyl source.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Samsung 50" LCD HDTV
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	B&K ST125.3 amp for Center & Surrounds
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Center: Polk VM20. Surr: Polk FXi A6 No Sub: LFE run thru mains, not a problem.
Sources (DVD/VCR):
Comments on HT System:	HT is dead. 2-ch optimization is the Goal.