Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

catfish's Main System
IP Address: 130.127.255.220	Last Update: November 03, 2012 at 21:50:43
Amplifier:	Bryston 4B sst2
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	AR SP 17 (includes phono stage)
Speakers:	Magnepan 3.6R (bi-wired)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Rega Planet Music Fidelity D-linkII
Turntable/Phono Stage:	AR ES-1, Benz MC cartridge
Other Source(s):	Digital Tuner Mac Book Pro, Via Decibel 3 and MF D-Link II
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Audioquest Star Quad interconnects
Tweaks:	Mye Sound Stands
Room Size (LxWxH):	26' x 24' x 9'-14'
Room Comments/Treatments:	none yet, its my living room so I have to consider others. I am thinking about trying some DIY traps, etc. if I can do it in an appealing fashion.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, Classic and Alt Rock, Folk
System Goals/Comments:	Reasonably priced, high quality sound. I like detail, clarity, dynamics, soundstage, correct timbre and tonal quality (particularly with piano, sax, and vocals).
System Strengths:	3.6Rs, Bryston, AR preamp
System Weaknesses:	CD player, and perhaps phono cartridge Lack of room treatments (living room compromises)
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Samsung Plazma 42"
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	NAD T775
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Vandersteen 2Cs for front, Vandersteen VCC-1 for center, and MMGW surrounds.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Oppo 83
Other HT Gear:	Beta, VHS
Comments on HT System:	Just beginning to build it, in the past had it just stereo with Adcom pre amp, Adcom monoblocks.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	chess, canoeing, kayaking and camping