Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

dtanclim@hotmail.com's My Setup System
IP Address: 218.186.12.11	Last Update: May 23, 2008 at 15:30:42
Amplifier:	Rowland 501 (monoblocks) Rowland PFC x 2
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Jeff Rowland Synergy IIi
Speakers:	MBL 121 bookself speakers
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	MBL 1511E DAC MBL 1521E CD trasnport
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Synergistic research Tesla Accelerator Interconnect's XLR (Pre to Power) Synergistic research Tesla Acoustic reference Interconnect's XLR (Source to Pre) Wireworld Gold eclipse Digital cables Cardas Golden Reference Speaker cable
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Audience Adept Response 6 2 x dedicated line from mains Acrolink 4060 with Oyaide 004(for monoblocks) Shunyata Python Helix PC for preamp Shunyata Python Helix VX for DAC Shunyata Python Helix PC for Transport
Tweaks:	HRS couplers Symposium Svelte plaforms under CDP and preamp
Room Size (LxWxH):	10m x 10m x 2.8m
Room Comments/Treatments:	A potted ficus (behind speakers) and another vase of plants. Heavy curtains on the other side of the wall.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, vocals, instrumentals and of course pop
System Goals/Comments:	As my experience and preference grow with this most interesting hobby I've become more dicerning looking for a setup that is better able to resolve. With the better setup, my listening taste have obviously become much wider.
System Strengths:	Wide soundstage and sweet spot. There is a good scale with the music and the load on the amp have been reduced due to introduction of Rowland 501 resulting in better control.
System Weaknesses:	More will have to be done on the room treatment especialy the wall oppposite the speakers but as it is living room for the family and I do have kids its a challenge.
Video/HT System: None
TV/Projector:	Sharp Aquos 37' LCD
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Pioneer DVP755AI (Universal Player)
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Competitive badminton, leisure swimming.