Room Size

25x20x8

System Overview

very pleased overall, especially w/ upgrade to Merlin TSM-MMe Really happy w/ switch to tube pre. GR/Rythmik OB subs make for truly full range playback.

Music Preferences

pretty much everything but hip hop.

Room Description

room is balcony that over looks photo studio which is 60x20x20

Acoustic Treatment

6 GIK 212 panels which helps a lot. My big problem was slap echo. Luckily I don't have the bass trapping issues that plague smaller rooms.

Listening Impressions

Finally getting into the realm of what I consider true high end audio, abeit at the lower level. I mean, yeah, I've heard way better, but now it's a matter of sins of ommission. Big improvement in size of soundstage, which I like. Still lacks in ultimate resolution and detail, but that gets expensive. Very 'listenable' now.

Components

Digital Source

Stan Warren modded Aiwa changer/new DAC from Stan

Analog Source

Rega P3-24. Denon DL-160 Deck on Mapleshade points on mapleblock w/ Isoblocks under

Other Sources

Samsung DVD for concert vids. Have a stock SB3, but not in use right now

Signal Processors

Decware zbox tube buffer for DAC

Preamp

Mapletree Ultra 4SE

Power Amp

Odyssey Stratos Monos

Speakers

Merlin TSM-MMe

Subwoofer

Pair of GR/Rhythmik OB subs in H frames +Mirage BPS-150i

Speaker Cable

Straley Reality Cable

Interconnects

Reality and Sonny's new DIY

Power Cables

Gronenberg on Odyssey/Stan Warren on Aiwa/ DIY Asylum's on rest.

Racking

diy FlexiRack/diyrumas under transport/Herbies under DAC/Parts Express heavy speaker stands (for now)

Power Cond

none for now

Other Components

Still using old but great Sony 32" XBR CRT for concert vids. Wanted a plasma, but money went into new analogue setup.