Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

NapTime's Only System
IP Address: 68.80.48.82	Last Update: February 01, 2008 at 17:14:30
Amplifier:	AES Sixpacs with Jensen caps and upgraded transformers (now about 70 watts each)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Modwright SWL 9.0 SE with tube recified PS and upgraded MW caps. Tubes are NOS Tungsols and an Amperex rectifier for now.
Speakers:	Montana Monitor (fiddleback Afrormosia finish)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	APL Pioneer
Turntable/Phono Stage:	El Cheapo Denon with built in phono stage -- will invest more in vinyl one day.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	DH Labs Q-10 biwire speaker cable, Harmonic Tech Truthlink ICs from CD to Pre, Soundstring Alpha from Pre to Amps, Audio Magic Xtreme power cords.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Monster PC Skylan amp stands, DIY TNT flexy rack TNT Flexy Rack
Room Size (LxWxH):	21' x 14' x 8.5'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Room is dedicated but very lively with suspended wood floors...I put down a large tan carpet, then a smaller oriental on top, and added one set each of Eigth Nerve Corners and Seams. Still a work in progress.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	I gravitate mostly to indie rock and jazz trios.
System Goals/Comments:	Should be slightly warm, 3 dimentional and seductive.
System Strengths:	Nice, seductive, rich sound Bass impact from the AES gear is surprisingly good. The Modwright added a much needed "boogie factor".
System Weaknesses:	Room is live Slight amount of tube glare on some recordings - vibration treatment has helped a little. Bass is pretty good but the extreme low frequencies are missing
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Skiing, philosophy, travel, football, taking naps.