Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

The Decameron's main System
IP Address: 81.140.101.118	Last Update: March 22, 2010 at 11:58:24
Amplifier:	EAR 509 anniversary monoblocs (balanced).
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	ARC LS25 mkII
Speakers:	Wilson Benesch Discovery
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Lindemann D680 CD/SACD,HDCD
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Michell Orbe DC VC, SME V, vdH Grasshopper IV GLA, Ayre P5x ( balanced all the way)
Other Source(s):	Magnum Dynalab MD102
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Chord Signature Jumpers from power amps right behind the speaker terminals.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Isotek GII box
Tweaks:	Big fat telecoms isolating transformer on the ARC LS25- it works!
Room Size (LxWxH):	26 x 18 x 13
Room Comments/Treatments:	We live in it, no funny foamies or other things
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical( R. Strauss, Wagner, Verdi, Bach) Rock, Jazz
System Goals/Comments:	How do you compensate for failing auditory acuity without filing for bankruptcy? Chasing a mirage all along?
System Strengths:	seemless,grungeless, life-like timing,
System Weaknesses:	dynamic ceiling
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	some lcd, who cares? flat panels are dreadful without HD material. Will get a Pioneer so I can have one remote(my ears are more valuable than my eyes... infact my nose may be too).
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	pioneer AX 10Ai
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	kef
Sources (DVD/VCR):	pioneer 868 via i link (i link way better than SPDIF!).
Comments on HT System:	means to an end, wow- i link improved realism on dvd!
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	audio junky for 26 yrs, relapsed many times. I now give myself up to my addiction....