Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

SRMcGee's Main System System
IP Address: 71.123.62.196	Last Update: November 20, 2011 at 16:04:21
Amplifier:	Pass Labs Aleph 1.2 monoblocks
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Pass Labs Aleph P 1.7 (DIY) and Pass Labs Aleph Ono/Pearl Phono preamplifier (DIY)
Speakers:	Egglestonworks Andras
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Cary CD-306/100
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Maplenoll Apollo Turntable Lyra Lydian Beta Phono Cartridge
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Transparent Reference and Ultra wire; excellent homebrew interconnects made from Neotech NEI-3001 wire and Xhadow RCA connectors; Synergistic Research Master Couplers and Chris VenHaus Flavor 1 & 2 power cords
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Four 15 amp dedicated lines for system (one for each amp, plus one digital and one analog line), and a fifth dedicated 15 amp line for the Maplenoll's air pump. DIY equipment stand constructed from Bosch-Rexroth extruded aluminum components and four 2" thick maple shelves. Cable and electronics burn-in supplied by a modified (custom enclosured and tweaked) Hagerman FryKleaner (highly recommended).
Tweaks:	The preamplifier is a 4 chassis DIY affair, consisting of an Aleph P 1.7 preamp, an Aleph Ono (MM) / Pearl (MC) phono preamp and separate upgraded power supplies for each. The Aleph P PCBs were sourced from Veteran, a member on DIYaudio.com; the remote controlled volume and selector system was purchased from Dantimax. The Aleph Ono/Pearl was sourced as a kit from Promitheus, another DIYaudio member. All four enclosures were purchased from HiFi2000, and were drilled and engraved by Front Panel Express based on my design. This is a gorgeous and beautiful-sounding preamplifier. Also, various feet, both Tiptoe-like and rubber-like, numerous tweaks to turntable and a VPI Magic Brick on top of the preamp power supply. Hagerman (Hagtech.com) FryKleaner used to burn-in electronics and wire.
Room Size (LxWxH):	21 x 20 x 7.5
Room Comments/Treatments:	Basement room with concrete floor and walls. Thin carpet on floor, with one hanging rug and one large rug between seating and speakers.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock, jazz and classical.
System Goals/Comments:	Best when the lights are turned down low.
System Strengths:	Very well integrated system but, hey, everything can be improved a little....
System Weaknesses:	The ceiling is too low for the speakers to "blossom" properly.
Video/HT System: None