Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

crossram2x4@aol.com's Main system System
IP Address: 75.223.202.144	Last Update: June 11, 2010 at 19:46:02
Amplifier:	Krell FPB-600C Differentially Balanced Class A Stereo Amplifier 600 w/ch into 8 ohms 1200 w/ch into 4 ohms 2400 w/ch into 2 ohms
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Ayre K-1xe preamplifier with internal phono stage
Speakers:	Thiel CS5i Loudspeakers Dual (2) REL Acoustics Stadium III Subwoofers
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Ayre CX-7e MP
Turntable/Phono Stage:	VPI TNT 2.5 with TNT 4 air bladder feet JMW 12 Tonearm with VPI Ebonywood armboard Van den Hul MC Two high output moving coil cartridge BrightStar TNT Air Mass and Big Rock turntable platform VPI SDS speed controller and line conditioner Ayre K-1xe internal phono stage VPI 16.5 record cleaner Walker Audio Talisman Walker Audio Quartet record cleaning kit
Other Source(s):	Custom built PC with Vista for music server via USB to Cambridge Audio DacMagic
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Synergistic Research Precision Reference speaker cables with Galileo MPC Synergistic Research Tesla Apex 1M XLR IC with Galileo MPC from CDP to preamp Synergistic Research Tesla Accelerator 1M XLR IC from preamp to amp Transparent Audio Reference Phono 1.5M RCA IC with Ayre RCA/XLR converter plugs from TT to preamp Synergistic Research Tesla REL Spec II hi-level cable with Galileo MPC from Krell amp to REL Stadium III subwoofer Synergistic Research Hologram D power cord w/Galileo MPC on Ayre CDP Synergistic Research Tesla T3 UHC power cord on Krell amp Synergistic Research Tesla T2 power cord on Ayre preamp Synergistic Research Precision AC power cord on Powercell 10SE Synergistic Research Tesla T2 power cord on QLS9 for Tesla Active-Shielding MPCs VH Audio Flavor 4 power cord on REL Stadium III
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Synergistic Research Powercell 10SE power conditioner with Galileo MPC QLS9 power strip for Tesla MPCs Sound Anchor Component Stand for VPI TNT, Ayre CX-7e CDP and Ayre K-1xe preamp Standesign amp stands for surround amps Sound Anchor amp stand for Krell amp
Tweaks:	Synergistic Research TeslaPlex receptacle with Oyaide WPC-Z faceplate Ariston platform with vibration absorption matting under CDP Jenga blocks under CDP and preamp Quantum-Tunneled IsoClean mains fuses in CDP, preamp power supply, REL and Isoclean fuses in all positions in Krell amp REL has cones underneath and Yammies on Speakon connector, on control faceplate, and inside port, 2 5lb metal dumbell weights on top Mapleshade Silclear on all connectors 1.5" thick Maple butcher-block platform with cones for Ayre K-1xe power supply Shakti Stones on top of CDP FIM CD Mat - Carbon Fiber on one side and AVM on the other Walker Audio Ultra-vivid CD Treatment
Room Size (LxWxH):	23'6" x 14'6" x 10'
Room Comments/Treatments:	10 foot tall (floor to ceiling) 4" thick 24" wide OC705 DIY bass panels completely sealed (pressure traps) into front corners 24" X 48" 2" thick OC705 DIY acoustic panels at first reflection points Shakti Hallographs at rear corners (5) DIY Room Lenses Ikea 6' X 6' X 15" 25 cubicle record storage unit full of LPs along rear wall
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	All acoustic music Jazz, especially female vocals and piano Rock if recorded well Classical
System Goals/Comments:	Ultimate 3D holographic soundstage
System Strengths:	Ultimate 3D holographic soundstage
System Weaknesses:	Like to have a little tube sound thrown into the mix someday.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Panasonic 50" 720p plasma TV DreamVision DL500 projector
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Onkyo PR-SC885P (Integra 9.8) processor Classe' Audio DR-25 amp bridged to Mono for Center Krell S300i integrated amp used in theater bypass mode for rears
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Martin Logan Stage Center Channel Thiel 2 2 for Rear Rel Acoustics Stadium III subwoofer
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Denon DVD-2500btci Blu-Ray transport Oppo 980H for DVD and SACD/DVD-A multichannel music Toshiba A35 HD DVD
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Director, Client Services