Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

finnman500@hotmail.com's Hi Fi Hideaway System
IP Address: 99.233.109.202	Last Update: January 22, 2013 at 12:59:32
Amplifier:	Antique Sound Labs Monsoon DT MkII (pair) Heavily modified by dealer
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Antique Sound Labs FLORA w/ upgrades and Bybee Music Rails CAYIN HA-1A Integrated Headphone Tube Amplifier
Speakers:	SOLILIQUY Model 6.5 GRADO RS1 headphones Tannoy Berkeleys
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	EMM Labs CDSA se player/DAC w/ upgrades
Turntable/Phono Stage:	VPI SCOUT w/ BENZ ACE MM cartridge SUTHERLAND PH-1P phono-stage
Other Source(s):	NAKAMICHI 682ZX CASSETTE DECK TECHNICS ST 9030 Stereo Tuner
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Soundstring Bi-wire loudspeaker cable with Bybee terminations Hi-Fidelity CT-1E interconnects Time-wise interconnects Vesuvius Power cables
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	SILVER CIRCLE AUDIO Pure Power One Tchaik 6 power conditioner w/ Dream State 'Dreamcatcher' power cord Component Rack DIY hardwood frame w/1.5 inch MDF shelving (home-made)
Tweaks:	Dedicated 20 amp Romax line, cryo'ed with Furutech GTX gold receptacle Monsoons heavily modified by dealer HI Fi Tuning gold fuses in power conditioner, amps and pre-amp Dream State Audio power cord feeding conditioner
Room Size (LxWxH):	6.3 M. x 4 M. x 2.5 M
Room Comments/Treatments:	Heavy carpeting and acoustic tiled ceiling. acoustic resonator panels (8) tube bass traps 75" by 16 " dia. (3)
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, Pop, Jazz-fusion some good old rock&roll
System Goals/Comments:	An accurate and musical reference system that is non-fatiguing even during extended listening periods.
System Strengths:	Incredibly smooth and musical with excellent weight and detail and absolute clarity in a full-range presentation. The loudspeakers disappear in the sound-stage
System Weaknesses:	Low ceiling. Longer room would allow more of the bottom octave to stretch and breathe.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	SONY XBR 46 inch LCD
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	YAMAHA RX-V851 AV Receiver
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	BOSE 5.1 w/ Acoustimass sub
Sources (DVD/VCR):	SONY 1080P w/upscaling JVC HR-S5000U Super VHS SONY SLV-N80 VHS
Other HT Gear:	SONY DVP S 70D CD/DVD player SILVER CIRCLE AUDIO Juice Box One power conditioner w/ upgraded receptacles and VesuviusII power cord
Comments on HT System:	Nice room to kick back and enjoy movies or TV programing with excellent picture and surround sound. Like going to the movies only smaller.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Golf, cycling, fusion drummer and music listener Golf course greenskeeper and high-end audio dealer/rep. System Set Up technician and tweaker