Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

CNoblet 's Main System System
IP Address: 195.189.181.66	Last Update: October 31, 2007 at 22:45:19
Amplifier:	Cary Audio Design CAD300SEI integrated 12wpc naim nap160 amplifier 80wpc
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	naim nac12n preamp
Speakers:	Spendor SP2/3E w/outboard crossovers 89db/1w/1m REL Strata MkII subwoofer
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	naim cd5 Marantz SA8001 SACD player
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Thorens TD-320MkII Dynavector DV5MkI cartridge
Other Source(s):	Denon tuner
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Chorus Anthem2 interconnects naim NACA5 speaker cable
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	PS Audio P300 Dedicated power spurs Each component on homemade isolation platform of 3/4" slate slab over bicycle-tire air bladder.
Tweaks:	Hal-O tube dampers.
Room Size (LxWxH):	25 x 25 x 17
Room Comments/Treatments:	Masonry Construction. Oak Floors on thick Concrete Slabs. Double Glazed windows. Cathedral ceiling. Half-turrret. Balcony.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Doo Wop, Folk, Soul, Blues, Rock'nRoll, Rock, Country, Cool Jazz, Classical
System Goals/Comments:	Accurate, clean, wideband, low-distortion sound w/good tonality, soundstaging and PRAT. Zero lister fatigue.
System Strengths:	Room qualities, dedicated spurs, component isolation, performance achieves goals above.
System Weaknesses:	Ultimate Loudness and Dynamics, sub-30Hz bass, holographic imaging.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Sony Widescreen CRT
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Denon
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Epos
Sources (DVD/VCR):	DVD VCR Satellite
Comments on HT System:	Adequate for entertainment. Not a reference system.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Bicycling, Guitar, Photography