Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Boogieman's Small group jazz System
IP Address: 87.60.171.66	Last Update: December 11, 2008 at 12:28:42
Amplifier:	Odyssey Stratos 150w (120,000mf)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Copland CTA305 (Hybrid) 4*12Ax7 tubes
Speakers:	Magnepan 1.6QR 86db(modified). 22uf Black Gate caps bypassed with 0.1uf Mundorf silver oil caps. Wires replaced with VDH D352 Fuse and connectors bypassed. Stands filled with silicone.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Arcam FMJ33
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Sheu/Morch DP6/Benz Micro Glider/Clear Audio PPA9
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Nordost Blue Heaven. Supra power cables.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Supra LaRod
Tweaks:	Cone feet on electronics. Felt pads on components. Blue tac on cabinets. Sand filled boxes under sand filled racks.
Room Size (LxWxH):	5m x 4,7m x 3m
Room Comments/Treatments:	Carpet, bookshelves curtains and a big fat sofa. Rockwool behind speakers.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz 1956 to 1966, electric guitar blues, a little gospel and soul.
System Goals/Comments:	Completely tweak the speakers.
System Strengths:	Orchestral, vocal, trumpet and piano. Transparency, dynamics, 3D, beautiful midrange. The secret is tweaking the speakers.
System Weaknesses:	Maggies have a sweet but not gut wrenching bass (no problem).
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Reading Anthropology, history and politics. Cycling. Nature.