Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Chris from Lafayette's Main System
IP Address: 67.188.250.219	Last Update: June 20, 2011 at 21:23:22
Amplifier:	PS-Audio GCC 250 amp (FR, FL) Jolida 1703 (C, RR, RL) Dayton SA1000 (Subwoofer)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Marantz AV8003 Pre/Pro
Speakers:	VMPS Ribbon Monitor 2's (Front) Magneplanar MGCC2 (Center) Magneplanar MGMC1's (Rear) VMPS "Very Solid Subwoofer" (Sub)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Marantz UD8004 Pioneer Elite DV-79AVi-s (analogue connected)
Other Source(s):	Mac Mini 2.4 GHz / 320 GB
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Speaker Cable - replaced my 'audiophile' speaker cable with hardware store outdoor lighting cable (12 gauge) terminated with Furutech Rhodium spade connectors (go figure!). (Bi-wired.) Interconnects - Various unbalanced, including locally made (Supernal) copper-silver alloy HDMI - bargain basement no-name cable from China, purchased at Fry's Electronics
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Stax SRS-4040 II Electrostatic Ear Speaker System (SR-404 Signature / SRM-006t) PS-Audio Ultimate Outlet
Room Size (LxWxH):	19.5 x 14 x 8
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	99% Classical
System Goals/Comments:	Resolution. Ability to change level/balance among speakers quickly (without having to navigate through menu selections!)
System Strengths:	Detail, dynamics, deep bass
System Weaknesses:	The mismatch between the tonal characteristics of the front speakers (center vs. R/L) has been partially mitigated with Audyssey correction system built in to the Marantz Pre/Pro. Also, the room is a bit on the 'live' side.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Panasonic 50" Plasma
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	To avoid misunderstandings, I want to emphasize that these are 'fun facts', not a resume or a CV! :-) Program note writer for a couple of Harmonia Mundi releases. Former reviewer for High Fidelity Review web site. Performed at Kennedy Center.