Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

docw's Vintage Experiments System
IP Address: 162.119.238.161	Last Update: January 13, 2012 at 09:35:11
Amplifier:	McIntosh MA 5100
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	none
Speakers:	Fulton FMI-80's
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Sony CDP-C525 5 disc changer
Turntable/Phono Stage:	None presently
Other Source(s):	Dynaco FM 1/mod to FM 3, stereo tuners w BIC-6 attenna
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Audioquest litz, see below also under tweaks. Sound King 10G OFC zip cord speaker wire.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Surge protector, Sanus CF 55 equipment rack
Tweaks:	trying various TT mats, isolation, House of Sound IC (cheap and equal or better than Audioquest Live Wire litz) and Nordost like Seduction Audio and MAC Silver IC's, speaker stands
Room Size (LxWxH):	20 ft x 12 ft x 9 to 12 ft
Room Comments/Treatments:	Bookshelves and books, carpet. The shape of the room is funny, but the sound is quite good and the gear is really much better than most entertainment systems.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical and jazz and Christian. Some others.
System Goals/Comments:	All gear is boxed in garage, new home (Jan 2012) :( Sony dual deck died. May try vintage Aiwa AD F660 (just needs belts and alignment).
System Strengths:	Nice vintage tube like sound. I am thankful that I've enjoyed high end for a long time.
System Weaknesses:	No deep bass and Fultons sound thin, but when played a bit louder, sound fuller.
Video/HT System: None
URL Link: http://gallery.AudioAsylum.com/cgi/gi.mpl?u=28428&f=Rack_2.09_001.jpg
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Jesus Christ Family Church Reading Music Collecting on LP/CD/etc. Physician