Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

cpcat's Basement Sanctuary System
IP Address: 70.145.21.156	Last Update: October 21, 2007 at 19:39:52
Amplifier:	Pass X150 x 2 (mains, biamped without external XOver)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Placette balanced passive linestage w/HT bypass
Speakers:	PSB stratus gold i's Vandersteen 2wq subs x 2
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Raysonic CD128
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Alpha-core Goertz MI 2, Monster cable IC's, Belden 1800f balanced source to amps with xlr Y-cables (AVcable.com)
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	P300 power plant, stock power cables throughout
Tweaks:	Seismic Sink under CD player
Room Size (LxWxH):	24 x 24 x 9.5
Room Comments/Treatments:	Carpet over concrete floor, sheetrocked walls and ceiling, no specific room treatments
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	rock, bluegrass, some classical and jazz but infrequent
System Goals/Comments:	musicality, ability to enjoy a wide range of recordings, transparent yet still relaxed sound
System Strengths:	above, I think
System Weaknesses:	I can't marry it
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Sony Pearl, Da-Lite 110 inch HP screen
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Anthem AVM50, Pass X5 (center, rears)
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Klipsch kg2.2v, M&K tripole surrounds,
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony BDP300 Toshiba A1 Toshiba XA2 Oppo 970
Comments on HT System:	The only way to integrate music/HT is with a HT bypass on your pre IMHO