Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Spun1's H.I.P. System
IP Address: 174.89.42.243	Last Update: December 17, 2010 at 18:45:45
Amplifier:	Bryston 3BST
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Bryston BP5
Speakers:	Hales Revelation 3
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Arcam DV-88 Cambridge Audio 4
Turntable/Phono Stage:	VPI HW-19 MKIII / JMW 10 / BenzMicro ACE LO and Aragon 47K w/ips
Other Source(s):	Technics SL-D202 w/Nagaoka MP-15 Yamaha TX-400U w/MagnumDynalab indoor antenna
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Speaker-Audioquest Type 4 ICs-AQ Ruby from Pre and Arcam DVD, AQ Coral from TT and phono stage PCs-LAT for Chang, Transparent PLP2 for Arcam, and Transparent PLS2 for Bryston 3B (to hosp. grade wall outlet).
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Chang Lightspeed 6400 ISO w/IEC connector Lovan Rack (sand filled), 5/8' glass shelf under TT, stock MDF for remainder. VPI 16.5
Tweaks:	BDRC #3 under Arcam DVD, super balls under Bryston Preamp & Aragon.
Room Size (LxWxH):	20 x 13 x 7
Room Comments/Treatments:	LP, CD, & bookshelves w2w carpet
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	British hard rock, early classical, Miles, Zappa, Ella, Louis, you know.
System Goals/Comments:	As 'live' as possible, for as long as possible.
System Strengths:	Full range, plenty o' detail from Arcam and VPI.
System Weaknesses:	Limited dynamics/loudness, considering Bryston ST-3B (200w) into Revelation 3(4ohms) is not a revelation (pun intended), just a recognized weakness.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Samsung 40' LCD
Sources (DVD/VCR):	As above (Arcam DV-88)
Comments on HT System:	Some viewing of movies and music DVDs
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	When not listening, being best friend to 15yr old daughter. IT professional. Summer cruisin' in '88 Mustang GT.