Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

cfraser's Neighbor Annoyer System
IP Address: 76.10.134.136	Last Update: October 23, 2009 at 16:04:28
Amplifier:	Bryston 4B-STT2. Specced at 300W/ch @ 8 ohms, 500W @ 4 ohms (what the speakers are). For stereo/front channels.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Bryston BP-25P for analog-output audio sources.
Speakers:	Magnepan 1.6QR for fronts and general use, no mods except binding posts replaced with 5-ways and fuses bypassed. Tannoy Cheviots (12" HPD) for alternate (switchable) fronts for music. ACI Titan II LE sub.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	"Sonic Frontiers" Anthem CD1, modded for transformer-coupled digital output. Misc. other disc players and DACs, varies a lot. Oppo BDP-83 for SACD/DVD-A.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Marantz TT-15S1. Clearaudio Ebony Virtuoso MM cartridge, Bryston MM phono stage. TTWeights heavy clamp/weight.
Other Source(s):	Magnum Dynalab Etude tuner. Mitsubishi U51 VCR for rare analog recording, rarely used Kenwood CD-324M 200 CD juke that's mainly a disc holder.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Jon Risch's CC89259 recipe for speakers (bi-wired), JR's 89259/1506A core TP balanced IC with Neutriks for pre/amp, unbalanced with WBT clone locking RCA's for everything else. Digital cable is 1m DIY 1695A coax with heavy outer shield and cap terminated.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Stax SRD-7/SR-X Mk. III electrostatic phones. DIY outlet strip: 30A local line filter, 12 Hubbell industrial spec outlets, Hubbell 5266 plug, 12 gauge cord. Flexy rack, 4 legs, 8 MDF shelves. All sources and pre supplied by separate balanced power units.
Tweaks:	Maple/Vibrapod sandwiches for the tuner, pre, CDP, and amps. Line filters at the breaker panel, Bob Crump's (more or less) Belden/Schurter/Hubbell shielded 14 gauge PC recipe for electronics. DAC has Wireworld Stratus PC. All system plugs are Hubbell 8215 (HG), 5266 or 5666. Wall outlets are DIY silver-plated Pass & Seymour 5242's or 5262's. Stax driver unit has the Belden/Hubbell PC too, selector switch disabled. All unused unbalanced preamp inputs are shorted out. CDP tube is 1966 white label USA Amperex 6922 PQ. TTWeights Iso feet and maple block under TT.
Room Size (LxWxH):	18' x 12' x 9'
Room Comments/Treatments:	None. Audyssey MultEQ XT does a good job dealing with the gear/room setup for HT/movie sound, not bad for some music too. Only used with the HDMI output sources.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock (medium to hard), blues, British folk and acoustic, alternative/indie, not much pop.
System Goals/Comments:	Clean and clear.
System Strengths:	Decent for the budget, good audio and HT integration.
System Weaknesses:	Need to do more room work. Possibly the TT support, TV between speakers.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Pioneer Pro-151FD 60" plasma.
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Denon AVR-3808CI as pre-pro only. Bryston 9B-SST2 amps power the 'surround' channels, fronts powered by the 4B-SST2 amp, Bryston 4B-ST powers the Cheviots.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Paradigm Studio Reference CC-690, ACI Titan II LE sub, Paradigm Studio Ref/40 surrounds, Paradigm Studio Ref/20 rears, set up for '7.1'. Tannoy HPDs can be used as surround 'B'.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony PS3 for Blu-ray/streaming/games, Oppo BDP-83 for BD/DVD/SACD/DVD-A/CD via HDMI.
Other HT Gear:	HTM 500 remote
Comments on HT System:	HT and stereo analog audio systems are electrically separate. Digital pre-pro front L/R output and analog pre output are selectable at the the front amp, so the front L/R amp and speakers are shared.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Occupation: Electrical engineer who worked at computer stuff. Interests: try me.