Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

stan2 's main System
IP Address: 66.205.138.134	Last Update: February 07, 2011 at 12:53:07
Amplifier:	Classe CA-101
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Eastern Electric Minimax
Speakers:	mains: Tyler Acoustics Linbrook signature monitors; 'zone 2' Tyler Acoustics Taylo. reference monitors; other: Audioengine A2 and Swans for desktop 'puters cambridge soundworks surrounds for home theater surrounds and patio cans from Grado, Yuin, Etymotic and Head-Direct
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Eastern Electric Minimax - stock at this point OPPO DV-981HD DIY Paradise Monica-3 DAC, from kit / silver interconnects to minimax pre from various laptop sources
Turntable/Phono Stage:	got one in the garage.
Other Source(s):	Internet radio and music files DIYParadise 'monica' usb nos DAC. iPod Touch g2 or 3. Tivoli Model 1 in bedroom. sharper image fm in the shower - to get pumped up on liberalism from npr in the a.m.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Pear Audio Comice bi-wire speaker cable on mains; home depot ofc 14g for surrounds and zone B; better cables i/c; some radio shack good stuff for some non-critical interconnects; bigass $60 power cord from a-gon auction
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	radio shack surge protector to kill ground loop noise; Tyler Acoustics custom speaker stands for both sets of monitors; Boltz racks
Room Size (LxWxH):	19 x 19 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	L-shaped room - dining area attached to above living room. Large window where room treatment should be. Movable cat and dog.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	classical, guitar, jazz, blues, rock, reggae; vocals; not much country; no rap/hip hop or other children's music
System Goals/Comments:	Replace subwoofer. Room tmt. Possible turntable. Untangle wires. Power conditioning. Rip all cd's to hd, acquire decent DAC and go all digital.
System Strengths:	Love the tyler acoustics. The Classe / minimax combo seems to work well. SACD thru the OPPO = more than good enough for my tinnitus ears.
System Weaknesses:	Old ears. Some cables, room shape problems (probably the biggie), room shape and room tmt (lack of). Quiet time insufficient.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Sony 42" lcd rptv, A10 model. Long in the tooth w an old bulb.
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Integra DTR7.1
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	cambridge soundworks stuff, other than the l/r which are the tyler acoustics
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Integra DPC-5.1 dvd OPPO DV 981
Comments on HT System:	basic, but sounds way better than it used to.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	retired environmental engineer. wine. travel. wine travel. outdoor stuff - bike, hike, ski, photography, soak the dog in the river, take care of dad, cook, etc.