Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Beetlemania's Main System
IP Address: 166.2.89.51	Last Update: February 08, 2012 at 12:10:30
Amplifier:	Ayre AX-7e
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Integrated
Speakers:	Vandersteen 2Ce Signature II
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Ayre QB-9 Server: Zotac Fusion350-A-E, Mushkin SSD (60 GB); Mushkin DDR3 (8 GB), pico-PSU 80, Windows 7 (64 bit), foobar2000 (DarkOne skin), external HDD (WD 1.5 TB) in Oyen enclosure using eSATA connection
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Kenwood KD-500; Benz Micro ACE Phono: Ayre P-5x
Other Source(s):	Kenwood KT-7500 Tuner (modified)
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Speaker: Ayre Sig Series (2 pairs) Interconnects: Ayre Signature Series (DAC); Cardas Golden (phono); monster POS (tuner) Power cords: Cardas Golden (amp, DAC); stock on everything else.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Ayre L-5xe AC line filter
Tweaks:	Wooden blocks for all cables and components. DIY sandbox for TT isolation Ayre/Cardas CD sweep
Room Size (LxWxH):	18 x 19 x 8-14
Room Comments/Treatments:	Wall coverings (throw rugs)
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	In descending order: folk, rock, bluegrass, jazz, blues, classical, R&B. Just about anything short of modern country, rap, or metal!
System Goals/Comments:	I've more or less reached my goal - a killer system in my living room. I'm pretty much done unless . . .
System Strengths:	Very 'dimensional' and musical! I love my system.
System Weaknesses:	Not as transparent and resolved as SOTA systems, and not the last word in frequency extension. But I don't care 'cus it's what I can afford and it's awesome!
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Camping, skiing, rafting, bicycling, gardening