Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Satie's Main System
IP Address: 75.179.179.173	Last Update: June 17, 2009 at 22:49:58
Amplifier:	Classe DR-9 NuForce 8.5 EVS modified Crown 5002VZ Dynaco MkIII Lebowitz Triode mods Fosgate 4125
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Melos SHA Gold Audible Illusions Dual Mono Modified
Speakers:	Magnepan Tympani IV modified with push pull midrange BG Neo 8 based Marchand XM44 3 way crossover White Instruments RL only Cut only passive graphic EQ
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Sony 707ES Musical Fidelity HTP for DAC
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Melos MA 333 phono Oracle Alexandria/Prelude modified Garrott FGS Technics 1600 AT 15s Lenco 78 in modification
Other Source(s):	Nakamichi ZX 7
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Tara RSC Air 2 Mil spec silver on copper 12g 400V burial cable, 8g JPS Superconductor DHLabs Subsonic Mil spec silver on copper shielded twinax
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Dedicated circuits X2 APC battery regulated constant voltage source
Tweaks:	Slate weights Oak Maple wedges for clamping covers
Room Size (LxWxH):	19 x 17 x 7
Room Comments/Treatments:	Acoustic tile ceiling wall traps on front of side walls
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical Jazz
System Goals/Comments:	110 db clean output at listening seat
System Strengths:	Imaging Tonal balance
System Weaknesses:	Some dynamic reticence at the bass
Video/HT System: None