Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

ivan_terrible's GTT System
IP Address: 194.150.65.183	Last Update: December 14, 2018 at 06:14:07
Amplifier:	Modified 1963 Bogen 100W monoblocs / GTT designed 50WPC mobile stereo rack amp.* see tweaks
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Own L-Hood design
Speakers:	combination of own/AR2Ax modified.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Computer
Other Source(s):	multiple AES 24bit Professional sound cards
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	bi wired bulk thick wire cable from Daytona.
Tweaks:	* multi taps used on OPTs, 70V CT, 25V CT (used also for cathode FB).special low impedance drive to OP valves using triode strapped power pentode.
Room Comments/Treatments:	nice stripped pine floor
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Works well with anything..... Reggae, rock, classic.
System Goals/Comments:	studio monitor system to assess our live recordings. It does this better than any "hi end" I ever heard.
System Strengths:	LOADS OF POWER MARGIN. 60dB+ dynamic range Surround sound system
System Weaknesses:	burns up a fair deal of electricity and annoys the neighbours a lot.
Video/HT System: Separate
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	MATRIX UHJ BBC surround decoder (a bit rare).
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Motor racing (hillclimb),portrait photography, economics, swimming in extreme temperatures, fitness. I have to work on knackered old British sports cars for a living sometimes, usually putting right the things other people have screwed up.