Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

DSG's Transitional System
IP Address: 70.249.144.103	Last Update: June 21, 2009 at 17:35:32
Amplifier:	SimAudio i-1, Sugden Headmaster
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None used as such, but the Headmaster can operate as a line stage preamp and has a remote control for volume.
Speakers:	Harbeth Compact 7s Sennheiser HD-650 headphones
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	SimAudio CD-1, Naim CD5X, Cambridge Audio DACMagic, Mac Mini with Western Digital external hard drives
Turntable/Phono Stage:	None
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	DH Labs speaker cable, Nordost Baldur interconnects
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	PS Audio Quintet, Nordost Shiva and Vishnu power cords
Tweaks:	None
Room Comments/Treatments:	None so far, but at least the room is carpeted, has some oil paintings on the walls, floor standing plants, and is furnished with upholstered chairs and sofa.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classic Rock, New Wave, Country, Blues, Folk, Blue Grass and Opera
System Goals/Comments:	Improve room
System Strengths:	Good timing and tonality with no unjustified coloration; allows for enjoyment of the music
System Weaknesses:	Some compression at the highest decibel levels in small room which needs some work and lacking the deepest bass extension
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Just a regular 40" LCD TV with a cheap DVD player and satellite DVR. Video is not a priority for me and I do not like surround sound for most video and all broadcast TV.