Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

docbp's Bruce's System
IP Address: 68.36.146.25	Last Update: December 04, 2011 at 18:07:24
Amplifier:	Cambridge Audio Azur 840A
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None (integrated)
Speakers:	Kef XQ-40 (full range 3-way floor standing), Grado RS-1 Headphones.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Cambridge Audio Azur 840C
Turntable/Phono Stage:	KAB modified(heavily) Technics 1210 M5G now includes Applied Fidelity bearing upgrade with Isonoe Footers/ Musical Fidelity X-LPSv.3/X-PSUv.3- phono stage/ Ortofon 2M Black
Other Source(s):	Nakamichi Dragon Cassette deck Technics 1506 Reel 2 Reel (Tape Project modified with Bottlehead Seduction preamp)
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	AQ Rockefeller (speaker cables), AQ King Cobra/ AQ Jaguar (XLR)for CDP/ Stock Technics 1210 M5G phono IC modified with cardas RCA plugs at phono end.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Panamax M5300 EX, Synergy Rack (cherry/black/stiletto black feet)
Tweaks:	Aphex 204 aural exciter/optical big bottom. Shanling PH3000 tube headphone amp.
Room Size (LxWxH):	19.5' x 13.5' x 9'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Auralex: 2"studiofoam metro, Q'Fusor diffusers, LERND Bass traps, SubDude HD speaker isolation risers.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classic Rock/80's pop/Jazz/R&B
System Goals/Comments:	Enjoy the music
System Strengths:	Great Sound, relatively inexpensive. Separating 2 channel audio system from basement home theater into dedicated music room was key. Room treatments make a big difference.
System Weaknesses:	Don't know, don't want to know. When friends come over and listen for first time, they leave with jaws dropped and asking for a play date.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Sharp AQOS Quattron LED 60" (family room) Hitachi 51" rear projection (basement) Samsung 42" LCD 1080p, 120MHz (Bedroom)
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Harmon Karden AVR 320 (family room) Onkyo SR-702 (basement)
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	JBL, JBL(in wall), JBL Sub (family room) Boston Acoustic (center), Martin Logan Fresco (fronts), Def. Tech. surrounds and JBL Sub. (basement)
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Samsung BD-P2550 Blue Ray (Family Room), Oppo BDP-83 Special Edition (Blue Ray/SACD/DVD-A)[Basement] Sony Play Station 3 (basement)
Other HT Gear:	Motorola HD/DVR Cable (family room, basement, and bedroom) Monster HTS 3600