Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

magiccarpetride's Best possible System
IP Address: 69.172.151.241	Last Update: March 12, 2024 at 15:19:04
Amplifier:	Carver M-4.0t
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Dynaco PAS-4
Speakers:	Magnepan MG-1 IMP modded
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Mac Mini into Gustard X-16 DAC via USB
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Dr. Feickert Analogue Woodpecker turntable. Jelco SA-750E 10 inch tonearm (Nakamitch wires) with Kiseki Blue NS into AudioTechnica AT660T/OCC SUT into into Dynaco PAS-4 MM phono stage
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Nordost Blue Heaven, Audioquest Red River, Audioquest Golden Gate, Ventus interconnects
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Belkin Pure Audio PF-30 power conditioner, Ventus Ground Box
Tweaks:	3 Shunyata Venom 3 power cables, 1 Nordost Magus power cable, Dayton ISO-4G Gold Isolation Cones, Shakti stones, Nordost Eco 3 static inhibitor
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock, pop, blues, world, ethnic, electronica, classical, jazz
System Goals/Comments:	To achieve the stunningly resolving details in sound reproduction. Also, minimize if not eliminate listening fatigue.
System Strengths:	Almost palpable illusion of real instruments. All instruments are now presented in their life-like size, with believable textures and accurate loudness. Vocalists are presented as if standing up.
System Weaknesses:	Bad recordings sound terrible compared with good recordings.
Video/HT System: Separate
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Playing guitar and bass guitar, painting, Buddhism, gardening, running.