Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Spike's Combined Audio & HomeTheater System
IP Address: 171.68.121.74	Last Update: April 28, 2011 at 16:23:26
Amplifier:	Passive bi-amping configuration: AES SixPacs monoblocs driving the electrostatic panels. 50wpc @ 4 or 8 ohms. Classe' Audio CA-300 pulling bass duties. 300wpc @ 8ohms doubling output down to 2ohms
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	ModWright SWL 9.0 SE Signature LineStage
Speakers:	Martin-Logan ReQuests
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Pioneer 563A universal player modded by Alex Peychev of APL Hifi.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	2 runs of 12' T-14 speakercables from DH Labs. 1m Kimber SilverStreak interconnects 2m Illuminati D60 digital cable Very tempted to go the DIY route one of these days.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Lovan Classics rack. No power conditioner yet!
Tweaks:	None so far. Have not had time for tweaks.
Room Size (LxWxH):	30' x 16' x 12'
Room Comments/Treatments:	None yet. Still working on WAF!
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical, easy-listening, international, some Jazz.
System Goals/Comments:	The usual stuff. Have not gotten bit by the SET bug yet!
System Strengths:	Transparency, wide soundstage & smooth vocal.
System Weaknesses:	Bass is just a tad bit slow.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Sony 52" LCD XBR4 FlatScreen
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Meridian 565 AC3 processor Primare A30.3 amplifier.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Martin-Logan Cinema center Still thinking about surrounds. Have no need for them yet.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	SONY DVP-S7000 DVD player Often used as CD transport with Meridian processor for music listening. Some CDs sound good with Music/Trifield mode involving the center channel!
Comments on HT System:	Great when watching movies (even without the rears)!! Seamless transition amongst the front channels. Excellent dialogue from the center speaker.