Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

f1 fan's my retreat System
IP Address: 63.172.100.11	Last Update: July 14, 2008 at 07:41:32
Amplifier:	McIntosh 402
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	McIntosh C2200
Speakers:	B&W 802`s Matrix Series 3 with sound anchors and cone coasters. LSA 2 (Larry Staples Audio) in Black Ash.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Marantz SA11S1(tweaked) and Marantz DV8400 for DVD-A
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Rega P25 (black), Incognito tone arm wire (Cardas) Rega Super Elys cartridge, Sheer Audio acrylic platter, VPI Clamp, KAB Clamp, Express Machine Counter Weight, Express Machine Sub Platter bearing, Ringmat (anniversary edition) Symposium Svelte Shelf.
Other Source(s):	Marantz ST 17 tuner & Polk Audio XM tuner.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Speaker cables; Cardas Golden Reference Bi Wire with 9mm Cardas spades on speakers and Cardas CAB Bananas on amp. Interconnects balanced; Cardas Golden Reference , Interconnects single ended; Cardas Golden Reference, Cardas Quadlink, Kimber Select 1020, Kimber Hero, Paul Garners Verbatium. Power Cords ; Cardas Golden Reference (w/out ferrites), Kimber PK10 Gold, Kimber PK14 Gold, Kevin Kirby (KK) DIY (Kimber based) Power Cords with WattGate AC/IEC, Running Springs Audio 15 amp (Cardas Based) Mongoose power cord.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Running Springs Audio Danielle and Duke2 with 20 amp Running Springs Audio (Cardas Based) Mongoose power cords.
Tweaks:	Dedicated Audio Cable Towers, Dedicated 20 amp circuits for amp, analog and digital, WattGate 381 & 381-Ag wall outlets, Cardas rca/xlr caps, Symposium Svelte Shelves, Symposium Point Pods, Sound Anchors and cone coasters for B&W`s. VPI 16.5 record cleaning machine.
Room Comments/Treatments:	Echo Busters and Echo Bass Busters, Area Rugs, Art, Maple/Birch Entertainment Center (3 sections) 20 pound Calico Cat named Callie
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Alternative rock, Alternative country, Jazz, Classical, Singersongwriter...etc...etc...
System Goals/Comments:	Does most everything good and not many things bad.
System Strengths:	System sounds like a small jazz club. Warm, rich, detail, focus, very dynamic ``live`` sounding. System has wonderful transparency and soundstage.
System Weaknesses:	I don`t get to listen as much as I would like.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Sony Trinitron 32`` flat screen.
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	McIntosh C39 preamp processor (tweaked), McIntosh MC7106 power amp.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	B&W`s and Velodyne sub.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Marantz DV8400, Charter Cable.
Comments on HT System:	Better than the theatre.
URL Link: http://www.centurytel.com
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Telephone company manager. F1 racing, BMW`s, Rolex & Tag Heuer watches, Fine Wine, Art, Mont Blanc Pens, Brew Houses like the Blackstone in Nashville, NFL...Go Titans!! Live Music, Nashville Symphony, fine dining, gardening, and Calico cats.