Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

islandmandan's Two channel, Multichannel System
IP Address: 24.16.10.93	Last Update: May 25, 2007 at 21:56:22
Amplifier:	Aragon 3002 300wpc, upgraded by David Schulte Adcom gfa-7400 100wpc 5-channel amp
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Fosgate Audionics FAP T-1 Prepro
Speakers:	Dynaudio Contour S5.4 mains, Kef Uni-Q center & surrounds.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Marantz DV 8300 universal deck, upgraded by David Schulte, Genesis Digital Time Lens, upgraded by David Schulte, Musical Fidelity A3/24 dac, upgraded by David schulte
Turntable/Phono Stage:	VPI Scout, Lyra Dorian, PS Audio GCPH phono stage, run direct into power amp
Other Source(s):	Hi-def cable
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Kimber TC-4 speaker, Synergistic Rearsearch Alpha Sterling active, Synergistic Research Kalidoscope x2 active i/c Stereovox digital, Kimber power cord 10 gauge, Synergistic Research AC Master Power Coupling
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Furutech ETP-80, Omnimount equipment rack & tv stand.
Tweaks:	Vibrapods & cones throughout audio system. Walker Audio Reference Hi-Definition Links
Room Size (LxWxH):	25' x 16' x 11'
Room Comments/Treatments:	None
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical, Jazz, Blues.
System Goals/Comments:	Have come a long way in the past couple of years towards reaching my goal of higher resolution and musical enjoyment. Would like to someday upgrade electronics or perhaps mods to amps and or digital front end, but as it is, I just hope to live long enough to pay for what I'e got! (Bluecollar audiophile!)
System Strengths:	Clarity, punch, visceral impact. I have found Vibrapods & cones to be the most signifigant improvement in many moons. I can't believe dealers don't emphasize how important vibration control is. Audiophiles probably would n't do near as many upgrades!
System Weaknesses:	Center & surrounds.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Samsung 42' CRT RPTV
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	See above
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Ditto
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Marantz DV 8300 Universal DVD, DVD Audio,Cd,Sacd player.
Other HT Gear:	See audio system.
Comments on HT System:	Home theater is adequate for my needs. Music is my main focus.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Photography, gardening. Heavy equipment operator.