Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Moldog's Dean's dream System
IP Address: 209.59.36.3	Last Update: February 10, 2008 at 10:33:44
Amplifier:	Krell FPB 400cx; 400 into 8; 800 into 4 ohms
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	CJ Act 2
Speakers:	Mezzo Utopia; 4 ohms, 92 sensitivity
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	EMM labs DAC6
Other Source(s):	Magnum Dynalab MD 108 tuner
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Poth Audio "Scary." Kimber Select
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Arcici suspense; PS Audio 600; Poth Audio "Purple" power cords
Tweaks:	Echo Buster and Real Traps room treatments
Room Size (LxWxH):	19.5 x 13.5 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	tightened bass, reduced reflections. Made big difference.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	classical, especially opera. some jazz
System Goals/Comments:	to have the system vanish and have the music take over
System Strengths:	good bass; wide,deep soundstage; dynamic and fast
System Weaknesses:	can lack detail and separation when there's a lot going on, especially large symphonic or choral works. But then I haven't heard a system that really sounds like live music.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Like to cook, but the systems not in the kitchen, so it's cut down on the time making homeade pasta.