Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

pretzel_logic's My System System
IP Address: 75.205.235.140	Last Update: July 19, 2012 at 15:02:40
Amplifier:	Canary Audio CA 306 push pull 300B tube amp, 24 watts/channel
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Canary Audio CA 900 tubed pre
Speakers:	Proac 2.5's Bought used and boy they sound wonderful.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Need one
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Michell Gyro SE MK II, Morch DP-6, Dynavector DV20X HO. Hagerman Cornet II phono pre.
Other Source(s):	I use my PS 3 on occasion for CD's and an old Panasonic HiFi Tape player for VHS.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Morrow speaker cables, Audioquest interconnects.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Homemade rack, 5/8 inch threaded rod with 4 MDF shelves. I'll build something better in the near future but it works. Wall shelf for the TT, works great but looks are just so so.
Room Size (LxWxH):	14 x 20 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	2 Corner tri-traps on rack wall, 2 bass trap panels behind listening position and a few other 2 inch panels scattered about.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical.
System Goals/Comments:	Obviously to sound as good as possible.
System Strengths:	The addition of the Proacs has led to a much more dynamic sound. Low end needs a little work but so does the room, great mids along with excellent highs, detail and imaging are getting there... Need to continue working on room setup.
System Weaknesses:	Not cheap
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	42" flat LCD Samsung in the family room, no theater system setup.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	DVD using Playstation 3, Cheap HiFi VCR but still works for those tapes I still enjoy.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Woodworking, Gardening, Photography. Carpenter/Painter among other things when the mood strikes.