Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

dagray3's My first tube setup System
IP Address: 72.66.201.103	Last Update: February 18, 2009 at 16:55:31
Amplifier:	ST70 - a steal I found inside an old piece of furniture that I bought for $15. Recapped and sounds beautiful. No hum no noise.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	PAS3 - bought on Audiogon. sounds a little rough. RCA connectors are oxidized. I recapped this as well. Still sounds good enough for me.
Speakers:	Dynaco A25s
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Old sony 5 disc changer.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	I am going to make some CAT5 DIY cables. I am using DIY magnet wire interconnects that sound sweet.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	anything that plays with the sound stage and doesn't overly process the instruments. Some of the old Cure, Pink Floyd, Dave Matthews, Jack Johnson.
System Goals/Comments:	I want to push the soundstage a lot more.
System Strengths:	I have great clarity in the upper end.
System Weaknesses:	I have trouble balancing bass and highs throughout the volume range. My sound gets a little muddy when there is alot going on musically. My sound stage doesn't feel right yet -- a little too large and not quite 3d.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Sharp XG-E3500U projector with home made screen.
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Panasonic POS from ebay -- gets the job done
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	things I found laying around
Sources (DVD/VCR):	I run most from my PC
Other HT Gear:	Nintendo, PS1, PS2, XBOX all running through the projector.
Comments on HT System:	basic setup, but works great for Guitar Hero.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	forging, jewelry making, auto mechanics