Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Randy Shirley's Main System System
IP Address: 184.32.37.147	Last Update: September 21, 2011 at 12:43:05
Amplifier:	Stereo 70 (Highly worked over)200Hz-20kHz Hafler DH-200 (Also Modified)50Hz-200Hz Homebrew passive low-level x-over
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Counterpoint 5.1
Speakers:	Strathearn panels(24' tall Ribbons), 2 per side (200hz up) Various woofer cabinets (50-200Hz) 15' homebrew sub in 3 cubic ft sealed box
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Philips DVD 724 DVD/CD Player (No interest in CDs)
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Micro Seiki RX-5000 Dynavector 505 Arm Van den Hul MC-10 Audio Technica AT-OC9/II Dynavector DV-6z Silver Wire Transformer
Other Source(s):	Various tuners, cassette decks, etc.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	StraightWire Maestro interconnects Audioquest LiveWire Green Speaker cables Monster Speaker Cables (Bass)
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	TrippLite
Tweaks:	Tip-Toes, Mortite, Stylast, Cramlyn, etc. Nitty Gritty Record Cleaner
Room Size (LxWxH):	14.5 x 16 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	Need better dampening
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classic Rock, Jazz, Classical (Both Symphonic and Chamber), Big Band, 12" Dance
System Goals/Comments:	Ability to play both Rock and Dance convincingly, with enough dynamics, while being able to resolve the fine details needed for clasical and jazz
System Strengths:	Resolving power
System Weaknesses:	Dynamics and bottom end
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	25' Color Monitor
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Sony AV Receiver
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	KLH Model 18s
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony HI-Fi VCR Philips DVD 724 DVD/CD Player
Other HT Gear:	Sony Beta
Comments on HT System:	Not much interest in video
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Hobbies: Ham Radio, Sailing Occupation: Financial Advisor, Registered Investment Advisor