Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Toyman's 2 Channel System
IP Address: 65.116.16.162	Last Update: March 27, 2008 at 10:11:33
Amplifier:	Carver TFM-45
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Carver CT-6
Speakers:	Boston Acoustic T930
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	NAD 525Bee
Turntable/Phono Stage:	None
Other Source(s):	Panasonic DVD Changer
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	DIY-14 Gauge 3 conductor industrial copper braided wire with banana plugs
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	DIY-amp stand(s)/center channel stand
Room Size (LxWxH):	15 x 13.5 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	18x18 carpet squares from floor to ceiling at first reflection points. DIY - Bass traps at front corners. Floor-ceiling filled with cellulose insulation, covered in black fabric.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Favorites - Niel Young, Doors, Stevie Nicks. 70's & 80's rock.
System Goals/Comments:	Easy and enjoyable to listen. Looking at upgrading speakers to Vandersteen 1C or Maggie MMG.
System Strengths:	More than enough power
System Weaknesses:	Amp/pre has a little hiss with no volume. Not audible from listening position, but I know it's there.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Optoma H31
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Harman Kardon AVR 247, Carver M-500 for front L&R, Acurus A200x3 for center & rears
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Paradigm Mini-Monitors v.5, CC290 v.5, and Advent Black Pearls for rears.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Toshiba HD DVD A2, Motorola HD DVR, Mitsubishi U51 VCR (circa 1992, excellent vcr)
Other HT Gear:	Velodyne DSP3750 sub
Comments on HT System:	Adding another M-500 for the center, or upgrading to a 5 channel amp in the near future. The HK is excellent for theater, but a huge disappointment for music. The external amplification really brings life to the reciever and speakers.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Hunting, clay shooting, woodworking, cars (restoring, painting, racing, etc)