Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

MikeD@NZ's evening entertainment System
IP Address: 121.73.165.251	Last Update: May 03, 2008 at 16:57:08
Amplifier:	sound tech valve monoblocks (EL34)which Replaced plinius 8150, audioquest power cable and metal caps in unused rca inputs musical fidelity v3 Head phone amp, sennheiser hd 600, grado sr 80 and akg k240 monitor headphones.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Hagerman clarinet
Speakers:	psb m2 platinums with matching stands
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	musical fidelity A3 on black diamond racing cones
Turntable/Phono Stage:	linn lp12/itok LV11 tonearm/ringmat/ cirkus/origin live dc motor and speed box/ dynavector DV- 20X MC cartridge. fisherman Henk replacement plinth. Audio electronics ph-1 tube phono and ortofon mca-76 stepup. also dynavector p-75 when i need a change. Situated on target stand, 2 butchers blocks seperated by brass cones.
Other Source(s):	technics sl-1210 with origin live rb 250 plastic feet replaced with brass cones
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	DIY. 4 silver plated, teflon shielded OFC braided. Repaced supra 3.4/s cable, (non bi-wire) interconnects mixed brands, (monster,silver?brand, furukawa
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	custom made native rimu entertainment rack target turntable stand on granite slab.
Tweaks:	blue tack/cones/shelf liner
Room Size (LxWxH):	660cm x 660cm x 240cm
Room Comments/Treatments:	nil apart from soft furnishing and comfortable listening chair
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	jazz, blues, alt country, rock
System Goals/Comments:	suspension of disbelief. Taking me direct to the musical event.
System Strengths:	good pace, detail and realistic (non boomy) bass.
System Weaknesses:	would like bigger speakers but need larger room. would also love to try more tube components would funds permit.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	infocus projector
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	marantz sr-4400.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	fronts are psb's from audio system, rear mission bipolar, mirage centre paradigm servo sub.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	philips hard drive recorder. Wouldn't buy philips again as it appears cheaply made and is temperamental
Comments on HT System:	Better than most movie theatres.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Buying coffee machines. I am a mental health nurse.