Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

996turbo's Escape System
IP Address: 75.177.14.128	Last Update: December 11, 2008 at 06:10:46
Amplifier:	Simaudio W7M monoblocks 500W @ 8 Ohms
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Simaudio P8 dual Mono preamp
Speakers:	Dynaudio C-4 in gloss rosewood
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Sony SACD 777es pluged in with Tara labs power cord and SimAudio Andromeda
Turntable/Phono Stage:	VPI Scoutmaster BAT vk5I
Other Source(s):	MSB Platinum plus modded by Modwright
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Audioquest Caldera speaker with Virtual Dynamics ic
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	PS Audio P300 for the front end. This also has its own dedicated line.
Tweaks:	dh labs cones and squares under cd and pre
Room Size (LxWxH):	16 x 18 x 8.5
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Bluegrass Jazz Classic rock
System Goals/Comments:	Acuratly reproduce music
System Strengths:	tight articulate bass with very good low level detail. The best System I have ever heard the C-4's have brought a level of realism that the N803's were missing
System Weaknesses:	Can not be in front of it enough
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Vizio 42 1080P
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Aragon Soundstage Aragon 8008BB for LR and an Acurus a125 for center and surrounds
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Boston Acoustics Lynnfield 400 B&W Paradigm servo 15
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Cal cl-20 sony vcr
Other HT Gear:	Monster HTS5000 surge protecter Hi def cable box along with a tivo box Camelot tech. 5.1 jitter reducer to clean up cable sound
Comments on HT System:	The room is a very live room so it is great for action and the sub will shake your dentures loose. I had to put a 2 inch thick piece of slate on top of it to keep it still. All components are in a custom built center resting on stone shelves.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Cars stereos and tools/ Mortgage professional