Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Enophile's Enophile's Basement System System
IP Address: 98.208.91.43	Last Update: February 18, 2009 at 23:10:35
Amplifier:	Two modded Adcom 585 amplifiers
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Krell KRC HR
Speakers:	Apogee Studio Grand
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Esoteric DV-50S Also a PS Audio Lambda II transport to an Audio Alchemy DTI Pro to an Audio Alchemy DTI Pro 32 to an Audio Alchemy DDE 3.0
Turntable/Phono Stage:	AcousTech PH-1 premium
Other Source(s):	SOTA Millenium turntable with Wheaton Tri -Planar tonearm and Lyra Helikon cartridge. Michell Gyrodeck with Zeta Van den Hul tonearm and Shure V-15MR cartridge.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Straightwire Maestro interconnects. Audioquest speaker cable. Audio Alchemy powered coaxial digital cables, Straightwire AES/EBU digital cable.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Vintage Power Wedge!
Room Size (LxWxH):	~25 x ~35 x ~8
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Anything and everything.
System Goals/Comments:	Goal was to achieve speed and spaciousness.
System Strengths:	Good imaging and portrayal of sonic "size." Excellent quickness. No listening fatigue.
System Weaknesses:	Not the ultimate in low end extension, but I prefer leaner bass, so it's OK for me. Some compromise involved in integrating family access.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Mitsubishi Diamond 65" rear projection.
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Yamaha RX-V1 - receiver drives only front effects and rear center speakers.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Soundline center channel ribbon SL6-6 Apogee Mini Grand for rear L and R Angstrom for front effects and rear center.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	POS Pioneer video
Other HT Gear:	Two Hafler amps for Mini Grands
Comments on HT System:	Makes the family happy.
URL Link: http://buddha.smugmug.com/photos/46891126-M.jpg
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Swilling wine, parenting, sleeping.