Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

ger1823's G. Duncan System
IP Address: 24.118.87.120	Last Update: August 26, 2013 at 09:48:53
Amplifier:	McCormack DNA-225 Power Amplifier; approx. 225 WPC
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Klyne 6 with Deluxe Phono Board (vintage 1992)
Speakers:	German Audio Physic Original Tempos (also vintage 1992)Sensitivity unknown, but probably about 85 dB; require lots of power.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	JVC TN-1050, slightly modified; currently auditioning an Exemplar modified Oppo BDP-93
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Immedia RPM-1 Table; RPM-1 Arm; Lyra Helikon high output MC cartridge
Other Source(s):	Rotel Cassette Deck
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Acoustic Zen Satori single-end spkr cables; Pre to Amp IC Acrolink 2110 with large Xhadow RCAs cryo'ed; CD to Pre Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval ICs cryo'ed; Various others: Grover Huffman, Acoustic Zen Matrix Ref II, Tempo Electric Silver w/WBT Silver RCAs
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	PS Audio AV-5000 for all but CD player and HDTV; Modified Powervar 1.44 KV isolation Transformer; Stillpoints Component stands throughout except for Klyne Pre-amp.
Tweaks:	Stillpoints throughout system; CruzFirst Maestro AC Outlet;DIY AC Line filters; Furutech power cords terminated with Oyaide & Neotech plugs; Acrolink 4030 term with Oyaide Rhodium/Silver plugs
Room Size (LxWxH):	22 x 13 x 10
Room Comments/Treatments:	Room carpeted with some furniture; set up w/speakers the long way
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Modern & Classic Rock; Blues, Folk, Jazz, and some classical.
System Goals/Comments:	Increased resolution and dynamics are sought; thoughts of purchasing one of the McCormack mods to DNA-225.
System Strengths:	Good resolution and dynamics; work on AC power components & cables has improved both.
System Weaknesses:	Not quite to the level of resolution or dynamics that I seek. Stillpoints have made a huge difference in body and dynamics since installtion, especially the component stands.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	2010 Panasonic 42" Plasma HDTV
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Run Video through Audio system using a borrowed (from friend) Music Fidelity A3-24 DAC for TV sound.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	2 main speakers as noted above.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Exemplar modified Oppo BDP-93 on loan from dealer for audition
Comments on HT System:	Home Theater is not of primary interest to me at this time.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Cars, Books, animals, fitness.