Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

doodlebug's Doodlebug's temp system until the house gets finished.... System
IP Address: 76.125.90.218	Last Update: October 23, 2008 at 19:12:50
Amplifier:	Hafler P500 (pro version of the DH500). Significantly upgraded with Musical Concepts power supplies and driver boards. It really isn't a Hafler any more....
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Presonus Firestudio now providing switching capabilities. Using balanced cables to drive the Hafler.
Speakers:	Quad ESL63s. Fully rebuilt with Quad ESL988 panels. High voltage boards rebuilt with extra input cap updates with Solen caps.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Use a Network Attached Disk Drive along with iTunes for archived CDs. Use the Win/Vista-based computer's disk drive for CD playback.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Sony PS-X6 (1977 vintage) into a McIntosh C28 phono preamp. C28 fully rebuilt with new power supply components and coupling caps.
Other Source(s):	Pioneer TX-8500II - very nice once the audio coupling caps were replaced and all the wire-wrapped connections resoldered. Use Foobar2000 for streaming of internet radio stations.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Big-gauge extention cord wire from Home Depot. Inexpensive and effective.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	none.
Tweaks:	None outside of what's noted.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz and classical
System Goals/Comments:	Will not be a 5.1 system - ever. Always a good 2-channel system first.
System Strengths:	Depth of sound stage and dynamics - can get loud and clear at the same time.
System Weaknesses:	Needs a sub for movies.
Video/HT System: None