Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

ak645's Daisy System
IP Address: 74.236.17.59	Last Update: May 25, 2007 at 19:41:09
Amplifier:	3886 based GainClone about 30wpc? Custom built by Tim!
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	VTL 5.5 w/Bolder type-1 power cord,NOS tubes
Speakers:	Selah audio Xarrays-sealed line arrays-96db spl @1wt/1m,flat 8 ohm impedance. a pair of Titan-2 le subz/12' 250 wt.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Pioneer DV-563a universal player w/Alex Peychev mod,Cardas Twinlink c7 P/C.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	VPI HW-19 mk3 w/Sumiko mmt arm Dynavector 10x4.2 (plastic body removed) cart. /AVA Fet-Valve. Hunt EDA brush and Orbitrac
Other Source(s):	Creek T-50 tuner
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Bear Labs Siver Thunder and Lightnig/EVS dig.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Tice Power Block 3-b/ large Salamander Synergy rack system
Tweaks:	Various cones,points,squishy things
Room Size (LxWxH):	14 x 14 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	GYPSY! the WonderDog,a large black Labrador Retriever,She abfuses and disorbs! ASC Tube Traps and Matrix Panel Cover TV when listening!!!
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	ROCK,blues,rap,jazz,classical,Johnny Cash
System Goals/Comments:	I Love my Stereo!
System Strengths:	Seemingly Miraculous (to me)combination of Huge Dynamic contrasts,Slamming BASS,detail,warmth,extension,and pace.
System Weaknesses:	The room,tv between speakers, listening chair,others.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Sony 46" LCD flat panel
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Same as 2 channel
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Same as 2 channel
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Pioneer w/Canare V3-4cfb component video cable
Comments on HT System:	Sony HDTV,GREATPICTURE!
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Biking,softball,live music / Traffic signal tech