Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

e90 's Main System
IP Address: 72.230.254.242	Last Update: October 03, 2011 at 15:50:02
Amplifier:	B&K ST140
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	B&K CS115
Speakers:	Magnepan 3.6R
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Arcam FMJ CD23
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Music Hall MF2.1
Other Source(s):	Sony SCD CE775
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Balanced interconnects between pre-amp & amp, Audioquest Ruby I.C.s, Audioquest Indigo Speaker cables
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	I ran two dedicated 20 amp isolated ground circuits using 10 gauge wire, one for the power amp and one for the balance of my equipment. I have a third circuit pulled over that I can hook up if I ever go to mono-blocks.
Tweaks:	Home made stands for the Maggies. I ran the speaker wires through the crawl space to keep them off the carpet.
Room Size (LxWxH):	20' x 12' x sloped 8'-12'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Pretty live. I have w/w carpet, wall treatments will be my next project.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical, jazz, alternative, 60's, progressive rock.
System Goals/Comments:	To get as close to 'You are there' sound as possible on a one income budget.
System Strengths:	RIBBONS! Need I say more?
System Weaknesses:	Amp somewhat underpowered for speakers, Original cartridge, could stand a better pre-amp (tube maybe?)
Video/HT System: None