Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Melchior's Main System
IP Address: 68.56.40.37	Last Update: February 05, 2008 at 00:53:50
Amplifier:	B&K M200 Sonata Monoblocks
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	B&K PT3 Series 2
Speakers:	Magnepan MMGs- 12" Rythmik DS12 Servo Sub
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Silenced HTPC>CD's ripped using foobar's paranoid setting>Flac>foobar2000>M-audio Delta 410
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	3 foot runs of 14awg copper home depot wire terminated with gold and nickel bananna plugs (to match with speaker and amp respectively)
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Brickwall 8R15>APC UPS for HTPC and related electronics, seperate Powersentry fast trip voltage senseing surge protector for audio equipment.
Tweaks:	Hospital grade outlet. All contacts treated with Deoxit or Progold as appropriate. Lots and lots of positioning and measurements and final adjustments by ear.
Room Size (LxWxH):	10 x 12 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	Currently furniture feng shui, plan on getting some Sonex later on.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Almost everything but rap and modern country.
System Goals/Comments:	Basically I wanted a solid hi-fi entry level system on a budget. No snake oil, just good music. I plan on trying out tube gear and vinyl later on.
System Strengths:	Nice "3d" soundstage that extends beyond the speaker boundaries. Fun to tweak, excellent bass extension and non-fatiguing sound. Can definately rock if I want because the room is small enough for the MMG's.
System Weaknesses:	Room isn't the best, it's rather small and cramped so speaker positioning is a little compromised.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	26" Sony Bravia
Sources (DVD/VCR):	PS2 Wii HTPC
Comments on HT System:	I want a bigger tv :(
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Knife Collecting, Firearms, 60's to early 70's musclecars, Astronomy, Photography.