Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

DMW's DMW System
IP Address: 74.132.89.89	Last Update: October 23, 2010 at 10:14:29
Amplifier:	Carver M1.Ot Technics SU-8080 Pro Series (Vintage) Harmon-Kardon receiver (new)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	B&K Pro5 (use in "passive" mode)
Speakers:	Renaissance Audio MLP-403.5 (Morel) ACI Laser Paradigm Monitor 3se Advent 5002 Dynaco A-25 Dynaco A-25XL EPI-100W DCM Timeframe 400 Siare (Flea Market Find) A number of DIY with Morel, SEAS, Vifa, Peerless, Philips, Dayton components.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Philips 1 Bit player (2) JVC DVD player (great CD player)
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Denon DP-47 Audio Technica PL120 Pioneer PL-630 Shure M97xe A-T 140LC Ortofon OM10 Grado G1+
Other Source(s):	Onkyo, Denon, and JVC Cassette Decks Akai Reel to Reel Teac and Roland multi-track recorders Presonus Firewire Studio
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Monster 12 Gauge - Speaker Cables made from Bulk Monster Cable. Planet Waves pre-term with banana plugs - no longer made. I wish I had bought more of these. Great quality cable and connectors. Dayton Interconnects. Good quality, IMHO.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	APC UPS Mitsubishi Power Strips
Room Comments/Treatments:	Typical. Carpeted floors, window treaments, speakers placed strategically as well as I can manage (WAF).
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classic Rock, Jazz, CCM, Singer/Songwriter, Folk, Classical/Americana (Mark O'Conner).
System Goals/Comments:	Dynamics, Detail and Authentic Midrange Tonality
System Strengths:	Goals are achieved, for the most part.
System Weaknesses:	Home Architectural Limitations which would not be enhanced that much with acoustic treaments. Small studio is my best listening environment, or headphones.
Video/HT System: Separate
Comments on HT System:	I am not a videophile. 32" Samsung HD LCD and two channel audio with Carver imager is sufficient for my needs.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Musician, Audio Enthusiast, Mfg. Rep.