Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

kathrynatrand@hotmail.com's The big one and little one System
IP Address: 70.94.235.22	Last Update: January 08, 2015 at 12:50:40
Amplifier:	Bryston 9B ST BAT VK 60 mono Cary CAD-200
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	ARC LS 22 Krell Showcase
Speakers:	Front: Martin Logan Ethos Front: B&W CDM7SE B&W can be played as surround on SACD Centre: B&W HTM Surround TRUaudio SUR Back: Martin Logan Script back speaker can be played in stereo
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Esoteric DV50s SACD Music and DVD movies Oppo 105D Blu-ray and almost all movies CD player has ARC DAC and a CD player as transport, Sony ES older model.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	not anymore
Other Source(s):	It has the advantage, being in one room, with high-end stereo, CD/SACD, and high quality HT system. I can sit up, or lay down and sleep in this room.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Mostly MIT A few other good quality cables
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Chang Belkin
Tweaks:	SACD plays two forward speakers; HT can be played with Matin Logan front, but hardly necessary. Direct balanced it Krell, to Cary amplifier plays back only CDs for casual listening.
Room Size (LxWxH):	21 x 18 x 10
Room Comments/Treatments:	Windows are over boarded, corner tuned. Bass is augmented for stereo, and separated for HT, door to bathroom with treatments.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical, Jazz, smooth jazz fusion, classical crossover, pop with female lead singers.
System Goals/Comments:	This was downgraded to one system in one room
System Strengths:	Simplicity, either stereo, or HT, not necessary for both, yet can be played as integrated.
System Weaknesses:	Main speakers are not the grand sound of past, and BAT makes for a great sound, yet I may downsize to stereo SS?
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	50" Plasma Here I will mention second system in bedroom Samsung LED 46"
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Denon 4802 Acurus 100-3
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	front: B&W CMD7SE, same as other system Center: Infinity Intermezzo 3.5C Surround: ML Encore TF Back: single ML Encore TF
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Oppo 93 Sony DVR Samsung 375 Sony 80 ES CD player
Comments on HT System:	second system is in my sleeping bedroom; 14 X 12 X 8, has good bed. Ht is not close to theater experience as the other, it is plenty good for most movies, and music in stereo is quite good for smaller room.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Retired attorney, investor Not much else, dine out, go for walks, visit friends, look on the net forums, and mainly listen to music, or watch movies, especially in winter.