Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

M3 lover's living room System
IP Address: 76.212.130.136	Last Update: January 16, 2012 at 09:56:03
Amplifier:	Cayin A-300P (modified with fast diodes and cap upgrades, used as integrated or amp only)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Joule Electra LA-150, Creek OBH 12, home made passive
Speakers:	Cain & Cain BEN (single horn)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Toshiba SD 9200
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Kuzma Stabi/Stogi Reference, Technics SP-10 Mk 2A (awaiting plinth)/EPA-100/VPI JMW-10 (mods); Shinon Red Boron, Ortofon M20FL Super, Denon 103/Uwe, Denon 102; JLTi (fully regulated power supply)
Other Source(s):	Denon TU 800
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	XLO PRO, Straightwire, home made
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Quiet Line
Tweaks:	sand boxes, tip toes, wool rug on wall
Room Size (LxWxH):	20 x 17 x 11
Room Comments/Treatments:	suspended wood floor, half wall opening to other rooms, about 5,000 cu ft volume
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	jazz (especially Miles/Monk/Mingus plus Mulligan), classical, world, 60s-70s rock, bluegrass/string band
System Goals/Comments:	goal: to close my eyes and become lost in the music -- forget about audio components
System Strengths:	fairly large room allows spacious presentation, HE speakers offer wonderful dynamics, detail, tone, and presence
System Weaknesses:	ambient noise (outside), 63 Hz room node, right speaker too close to side wall (no option)
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Samsung 46" HD
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	NAD w/ Dynaquad
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Signet front, Wharfedale rear
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Panasonic DVD-R, JVC VHS-S, Pioneer LD
Comments on HT System:	modest system in 2nd BR, goal to build integrated system in dedicated room in new home
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	procrastination -- I'll update my list later.