Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

shaken and stirred's all I have to do is dream... System
IP Address: 24.136.251.6	Last Update: November 11, 2007 at 05:46:27
Amplifier:	Plinius 9200 (set for 220v) with dedicated line
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Cary PH-302 phono preamp
Speakers:	Wilson Benesch Curves with birdseye maple trim
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Modwright 999ES Platinum Truth mods with tubed power supply
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Super Scoutmaster Signature with Shelter 9000; Cary PH-302 preamp.; Nanomounts; 4" Mapleshade platform with brass footers for isolation; VPI SDS.
Other Source(s):	Congas; cat voices
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	PS Audio X-Res. Reference; Clearview excalibur+ ; Mapleshade dbl. helix spkr wire; Soundstring; Revelation Audio Labs power cords; Custom Power Cord Co. Model 11 for Plinius; Soundstring Alpha and VPI tonearm cables; Harmonic Tech.,
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Dedicate 110v lines; Dedicated 220v wiring for Plinius
Tweaks:	Mapleshade Nanomounts and 4" maple platform and brass footers, Iconoclast ion gen Walker xtreme silver treatment on all contacts
Room Size (LxWxH):	22 x 22 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	carpeted concrete floor but too many glass french doors
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Lucinda Williams, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, World, electronica, classical
System Goals/Comments:	live, in-the-room feeling with airy flow especially on cello/violin and female vocals
System Strengths:	coherent and open; purity of tone
System Weaknesses:	room acoustics/ glass french doors
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	gardening; organic farming; nature; yoga; food and wine