Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

NYNick's Main System
IP Address: 68.195.161.105	Last Update: March 11, 2008 at 14:19:32
Amplifier:	Bryston 3b ST for mains, 4b for subs.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Bryston 1b
Speakers:	Magnepan 10 QR's for mains, subs in locally made boxes with 12" Focal woofers. (1 per box)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Music Hall CD-25 with minor mods for now.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Linn Sondek LP-12 Valhalla
Other Source(s):	Tuner - Sherwood Micro CPU-1000 (Draco Labs?)
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Mapleshade Golden Helix, locally made interconnects and Homegrown Audio silver
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Marshand XM-9 crossover set at 100hz. No power conditioner right now, just Hospital (Spec) Grade dedicated outlet on short run.
Tweaks:	Nothing serious
Room Size (LxWxH):	13 x 24 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	Speakers on long wall, room is not particularly live.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Blues, Jazz, Classoc Rock, Classical. Almost anything but Rap and Opera.
System Goals/Comments:	House remodeling has been a challenge. I'm considering a room change that would incorporate with HT system.
System Strengths:	Reasonably well balanced, fairly musical for the $$. Most equipment purchased used.
System Weaknesses:	Probably needs a CD source upgrade and a new preamp. Considering combining in HT system. Bass is not quite as fast and tight as I would like.
Video/HT System: None
TV/Projector:	50" Samsung plasma