Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

GPB's Main System
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Amplifier:	McCormack DNA-1 Rev. A/Gold/Platinum
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	FT Audio LW-1 passive attenuator (w/DACT CT-2 upgrade); no power requirements. Marantz AV7005 (SACD surround).
Speakers:	Vandersteen 3A Signature w/stands; REL Stadium III Sub
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Oppo BDP-93 as transport; Assemblage 2.7 Platinum DAC.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	None.
Other Source(s):	None.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	PSC R30 Pristine silver ribbon (DAC to LW-1); Pure Note Epsilon (AG) (LW-1 to Amp); Acoustic Zen Satori full biwire (separate runs); Acoustic Zen MC2 digital cable. Zu Warmouth on HT side (L/R); Acoustic Zen Matrix (C); Zu Disco (surrounds).
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	David Elrod EPS-3 Sig. power cord on DNA-1; Gutwire Power Clef power cord on HT-1; AZ Tsunami on Transport; AZ Krakatoa on Assemblage DAC; Elrod EPS-3 on Marantz AV7005; 5-shelf Polycrystal rack. All plugged directly to the wall via 3 FIM receptacles each on dedicated lines.
Tweaks:	FIM and Eagle, three dedicated 20 amp A/C lines (two 12 AWG, one 10 AWG for DNA-1), power cords (above). BBC cones/footers under the LW-1 and Polycrystal isolators under DNA-1 amp. Cables raised from floor using pipe foam insulation. Wooden receptacle covers. Chunks of marble and granite. DH Squares.
Room Size (LxWxH):	17 x 17 x 19 - 9
Room Comments/Treatments:	Echo Busters, drapes, and vertical blinds which work well as reflectors/resonators taking out a lot of echo/reflection.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Symphonic, chamber, piano, acoustic jazz, some blues
System Goals/Comments:	With each upgrade, I've become more satisfied and the system capable of playing music.
System Strengths:	Bass, dynamics, clarity. Lush, rich midrange. Realistic tonal balance. Can play loud while retaining composure.
System Weaknesses:	Imaging and microdynamics; though these have come a long way.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Pioneer PRO-610HD rear projection (58") w/VansEvers Model 12 power filter, Monza ribbon power cord and Brickwall surge suppressor
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Marantz AV7005 Pre/Pro, McCormack HT-1 (Center, rear)
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Vandersteen VCC-1; B&W DM-302 (rear)
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Oppo BDP-93, Synology DS211j DLNA Server
Other HT Gear:	Nordost Optix component video cable (5m)
Comments on HT System:	I'm happy with it.