Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Toby White's Simple is better System
IP Address: 74.229.51.22	Last Update: August 10, 2008 at 18:13:28
Amplifier:	Charlize tripath battery powered amplifier
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Custom DACT CT101 active preamp with DACT CT100 phono stage with DACT CT2 attenuator CT3 selector switch all battery powered and assembled by Vinnie Rossi at Redwine Audio
Speakers:	Feastrex D 5nf drivers in custom transmission line enclosures
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Shanling with Parts Connection mods California Audio Labs Alpha DAC
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Teres 255 with battery power /SME 5 arm / Shelter 901 with DACT battery powered phono stage
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	DH Labs Silver Pulse interconnects Solid silver 22 ga speaker wire
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	All battery powered (except the cd player, which seldom used), so we are completely off the grid; no power conditioners necessary!
Room Size (LxWxH):	30 x 16 x 9.5
Room Comments/Treatments:	Leather couch, Oriental rugs, Draperies
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Eveything but Country and Rap
System Goals/Comments:	It's all about the tone! 'Boxless' Sound
System Strengths:	Goals met.
System Weaknesses:	Room has alot to be desired. Sometimes you have to do the best you can with what you have.
Video/HT System: None
TV/Projector:	Panasonic 50 inch plasma
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	HK 135
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Jordan drivers in Carolina Audio JLM transmission line cabinets
Sources (DVD/VCR):	panasonic hd dvd
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	flyfishing, photography. Mortgage Brokerage business.