Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Arkio's Main System
IP Address: 173.32.157.179	Last Update: January 26, 2010 at 16:22:09
Amplifier:	UPDATING SYSTEM
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	UPDATING SYSTEM
Speakers:	UPDATING SYSTEM
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	UPDATING SYSTEM
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	TG Audio double run speaker cables (BC - RIP) Ridge Street Poiema and Virtual Dynamic Masters JPS Power chords - Kaptivator / Power Gutwire G Clef
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	No Power conditioners...they all suck the life out of music. Rack - Industrial designs Ocean Roller
Tweaks:	Speaker spikes/outriggers, maple stands sandwiched with sorbothane. Oyaide and Furutech outlets, dedicated 20a lines.
Room Size (LxWxH):	22 x 22 x 16
Room Comments/Treatments:	Bass traps, Dedicated audio room.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Prog rock, pop, guitar, industrial, electronic, dance, metal, goth, instrumental, ah man just about anything. I am a music lover and there is music in pretty well every genre that does it for me!
System Goals/Comments:	Ultimate transparancy and you are there feel. Ability to hear the most minute details and be able to rock my socks off.
System Strengths:	Holographic, transparent, amazing bass and 3d soundstage way beyond side/rear front and back of speakers. Explosive shifts from dead silence to full on sound and amazing micro and macro presentation.
System Weaknesses:	none for me.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Panasonic Viera 42" Plasma
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Onkyo
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Paradigms
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Onkyo DVD
Comments on HT System:	Not big on home theater. The components I have serve the purpose for the odd DVD and CNN.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Mechanical Engineer working in the aviation industry.