Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

1inventor's blah System
IP Address: 68.208.165.130	Last Update: January 15, 2009 at 11:35:57
Amplifier:	2 modified Carver TFM 35x
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Sony TA-E9000ES
Speakers:	Magnepan MMG's with upgraded crossover components. Jantzen Foil Inductor with Solen and Auricap capacitors, upagraded binding posts and Silver wiring.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Modified Sony CDP-x303ES
Turntable/Phono Stage:	None
Other Source(s):	Tascam Studio CD Recorder CDRW-700, Sony JA20ES Mini Disc recorder, old Sony CDP C-910 10 Disc changers Akai 747dBX
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	10 gauge Carol cable, MIT interconnects, Monster Cable interconnects, Mogami DIY interconnects. MIT Speaker cables.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Monster Pro 2500 line conditioner Bello rack.
Tweaks:	Modification on most all of source components- BG caps and Vishay upgrades. All components lined with dampening material to minimize microsonics.
Room Size (LxWxH):	20 x 20 x 10
Room Comments/Treatments:	I have one of the most ideal sounding living rooms around, without treatment
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, Big Band, Acoustic, Pop, Spanish Flamenco, Country. Diana Krall, Linda Eder, Harry Connick.Jr., Michael Buble- Dave Koz, Rick Braun, Richard Elliot.
System Goals/Comments:	spend more time listening
System Strengths:	Transparency
System Weaknesses:	mild room treament.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Sony KDF-46E2000 RPTV
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Sony V333ES, ole E2000ESD pre.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Alesis Monitor One MKII, with modified crossovers for surrounds and YAMAHA MSP-10 Powered Studio Monitor for Center. Home made 10' sealed subwoofer in a 1.5 cu ft. well braced enclosure, bass boost at 30 hz. Ported subwoofers SUCK!
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Samsung upconverting, Panasonic VHS, Mitsubishi S-VHS.
Other HT Gear:	Tactile transducers ( Aura Bass/ Clark Synthesis) underneath futon and couches powered by 2 subwoofer plate amplifiers- 300 watts total. Phenomenal Home Theater impact and saves your hearing too! It feels as though I have 2 very fast 18' subwoofers in the room. It really adds to the realism of HT.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	-Audio Director/Engineer, US Air Force Entertainment, World Tour 96-97. 31 countries, 41 states, 128 shows. -Medical Technology student heading to Physicians Assistant program. -Audio Engineer for Church in Nashville TN. -Inventor with 2 patents