Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

jimmyjames 's Upstairs System
IP Address: 98.26.55.41	Last Update: November 28, 2012 at 16:31:48
Amplifier:	Mark Levinson No.332
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Mark Levinson No.380S
Speakers:	Aerial Acoustics 7B's
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Marantz SA11S2 SACD player, Oppo 95, NAD M51 HDMI DAC
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	XLO Signature IC's, LAT Synchestra Signature IC's, XLO Unlimited Digital, Monarchy Audio PCOCC Biwire speaker cables , Tributaries Silver Digital
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Mit Z center, MIT Z Cord II, Synergistic Reference power cords, HarmTech AC 11 power cord, TG Audio HSRa II PC, Sanus Racks
Tweaks:	Bedini Ultra Clarifier, Isopods, Hardware store door bumpers
Room Size (LxWxH):	25 x 19 x 8
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, rock, blues
System Goals/Comments:	Damn fine sound for the money. Most of my spendy components were acquired 2nd hand at half price or less.
System Strengths:	After 20 years with Maggies, I'm trying to get used to more bass and slam, less treble and presence.
System Weaknesses:	Doesn't quite bump bellys with the best I've heard.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Sony KF60XBR800, 60' LCD Rear Projection HDTV
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Marantz SR5003 recvr.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Aerial Acoustics Model 5's, Aerial CC3B center, Vandersteen V2W sub, VS VR-1's rear
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Oppo 95
Other HT Gear:	Scientific Atlanta HD cable box from Time Warner/Cablevision, Universal remotes Home Theater Master MX500 remote (too cool!), AQ Emerald, Quartz and Forrest cables, XLO Reference Digital, RS Cables: The Solution IC's, Kimber Kwik 12 spkr. cables
Comments on HT System:	MCH surround with the Oppo doing all the D to A work and the Marantz MCH recvr adding gain is surprisingly good
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	guns, shooting, hiking, single barrel bourbons, California wines, craft brewed beers, cigars, genealogy research, engineer