Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

aatos's Good Listening System
IP Address: 184.151.63.229	Last Update: December 08, 2013 at 15:02:17
Amplifier:	(Cary) AE-25 Super Amp crossed over at 50 Hz with 18 db slope
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audible Illusions Modulus 3A and Bryston 10B Sub-crossover
Speakers:	Totem Model 1 Signature and Totem Thunder Subwoofer crossed over at 18 db. Bypassing the Totem crossover.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Oppo BDP-93
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Music Hall mmf-7
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Mixture of Kimber and Cardas
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Home built solid cherry speaker stands. Triangular cross-section to eliminate reflections and sand filled to minimize resonance
Room Size (LxWxH):	27 x 14 x 10
Room Comments/Treatments:	No specific treatments but big, soft furniture pieces (two sofas and two wing chairs). Double door opening to 16x12 dining room.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Eclectic mixture: classical, jazz, pop
System Goals/Comments:	Good sound at small cost. Need to play SACDs and vintage vinyl
System Strengths:	Tube electronics and a crossover point that allows a low power, low feedback amp to provide adequate sound levels
System Weaknesses:	Subwoofer built in amp might not have enough damping.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Small flat screen for Oppo
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Oppo BluRay
Comments on HT System:	For support of audio system
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Too many, including furniture building, construction, photography, carving... That is why the sound system has to be modestly priced.