Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

JimOfOakCreek's The ICE Bastard System
IP Address: 65.26.194.23	Last Update: February 17, 2008 at 07:43:57
Amplifier:	PS Audio Trio C-100 Integrated Amp
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	Maggy MMG's! Also use a Parts Express 10" Titanic subwoofer (kit) crossed over at 40 hz.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Dell Dimension E521 PC with PS Audio Digital Link III DAC
Turntable/Phono Stage:	None. I use an old Kenwood KR-4040 receiver, old JVS Turntable, connected to the sound card on my PC to convert vinyl to digital.
Other Source(s):	iPod, Cable Music Channels
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	10 ga SoundKing, Interconnects are generic
Room Size (LxWxH):	24 x 18 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	Throw Rug over hardwood floor, Drapes, Over-stuffed furnature.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	new and old Jazz, ECM Jazz from the 70's, Some Rock, Frank Zappa, Soft machine & other weird stuff
System Goals/Comments:	Not to dwell on the equipment.
System Strengths:	Imaging, realism and detail
System Weaknesses:	The inmates are not impressed.
Video/HT System: Integrated
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Panasonic SA-XR50S HT Receiver
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Polk audio speakers and Dayton subwoofer for 6.1 surround.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Panasonic DVD
Other HT Gear:	Westinghouse TX42 42" LCD
Comments on HT System:	For me, movie effects don't require the same critical listening components as critical 2 speaker stereo listening.
URL Link: http://www.integracoustics.com/MUG/MUG/pix/JimOak/
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Programming, HiFi Jazz, other weird stuff