Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Genki's .Old and New System
IP Address: 118.137.229.163	Last Update: December 27, 2010 at 19:14:02
Amplifier:	1, Sugden P/28 2. Sim Audio i7 Integrated
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	1. Sugden C/28
Speakers:	1. Musical Fidelity MC2 2. JM Labs Focal 1027be
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	1. Marantz CD94 2. Marantz SACD 11
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Technics SL, DD,Clearaudio Aurum Beta S Kuzma Stabi, Stogi S, Separate Power Supply and Platter upgrade, Clearaudio Maestro Wood Sim Audio LP5.3 Phono Stage
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Various: Cardas, Accoustic Zen (Matrix Ref 2 XLR and Krakatoa PC), Acoustic Revive (RCA), Acrolink (7N PC), Oyaide Tsunami PC, Analysis Plus Oval 9 Speaker Cable.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	PS Audio Power supply for CDP, TT and Phono stage.
Tweaks:	Vibrapods Home made Manggo Wood Clone of Mapleshade platform for TT
Room Size (LxWxH):	12mtrs x 12mtrs x 3mtrs
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, Classical and contemporary rock.
System Goals/Comments:	My vintage system is great for lower level listening, especially with jazz. The Sim and Focal setup is much better for orchestral and rock becuase of a greater sense of scale
System Strengths:	System 1. Great presence and warmth for late night listening, System 2. Excellent all rounder, especially good on larger scale works and DSOTM.
System Weaknesses:	Still working with System 2 set up, havent quite dialled in the sound yet. More work with PC's and interconnects ahead I think.
Video/HT System: None
TV/Projector:	Samsung full HDTV 42 inch Flat screen
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Cycling (road bike).