Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

soldermizer's ebay refugee System
IP Address: 206.113.113.26	Last Update: April 11, 2008 at 15:37:56
Amplifier:	Carver M400t
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Mapletree Magic 5 SE tube pre
Speakers:	Magnepan 1.6QR
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Lite-On PC CD-ROM drive spdif out; Behringer DEQ-2496 for EQ, DAC
Turntable/Phono Stage:	I don't do vinyl
Other Source(s):	XM: Sanyo Inno; Carver TX-11b Tuner
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	outdoor power cord from Home Despot (was cheapest per foot)
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Yell at girlfriend when she turns on her hair dryer.
Tweaks:	Soldermizing™
Room Comments/Treatments:	Ear wax build-up attenuates > 5 KHz.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Alternative/Soft Rock, Hard Rock, Own PC (Koan Pro) creations.
System Goals/Comments:	Listen to music, annoy the neighbours and/or girlfriend
System Strengths:	Sounds good, many things bought used (better deal).
System Weaknesses:	Many components are actually affordable, no $1000 cables. Gullible Ebay buyer.
Video/HT System: None
TV/Projector:	Sony HDTV 34HS420; don't bother, it's too heavy to steal (180+ LB).
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Some piece of crap HTITB system from Sprawl-Mart.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Stereo, PCs, biking, telling others how to run their lives