Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

piedpiperprod@yahoo.com's Finessa System
IP Address: 76.76.228.85	Last Update: April 30, 2008 at 15:08:11
Amplifier:	Cary Audio Design 300SEI LX20 KR300BLX based 20 watt integrated single ended triode amp, completely rebuilt with all upgraded parts and circuit by me.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	none
Speakers:	Gallo Nucleus References rebuilt with Duelund caps and Walker Audio Reference HDLs.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	EAD T1000 transport and Ack! dAck, both with upgraded caps.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Maplenoll Signature Ariadne rebuilt, Cardas Heart cartridge, Hagerman Trumpet phono stage with nude Vishay resistors and DynamiCaps.
Other Source(s):	Magnum Dynalab FT101A tuner, Tanberg 64X reel to reel deck, Nakamichi 680ZX cassette deck, Alesis Masterlink harddrive recorder.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Mapleshade Omega Micro Planar interconnects, speaker cables, power cords and digital cable.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Chang Lightspeed power conditioner, Coherence EAU1 power conditioner, Roomtunes Clamprack,
Tweaks:	Mapleshade and Walker Audio cones
Room Size (LxWxH):	23.5 x 13.5 x 9
Room Comments/Treatments:	Speakers midway into the long dimension 2' from side walls, towed in to point at apex of right triangle sweet spot, oriental area rugs and fully treated with Roomtunes.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	classical, jazz, classic rock, ethnic, folk
System Goals/Comments:	natural transparency
System Strengths:	naturally detailed, delicate, warm
System Weaknesses:	can't play VERY loud complex crescendos without strain. bass could be tighter.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Optoma HD81
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	use outputs of Oppo
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Gallo Reference AV
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Oppo
Comments on HT System:	doesn't infringe on 2 channel quality
URL Link: http://www.piedpiperprod.com
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Irish music, poetry, meditation, cooking.