Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

Wilson's Listening room System
IP Address: 66.116.29.64	Last Update: August 09, 2012 at 11:25:43
Amplifier:	Pioneer SX-1010 (c. 1975, 100 WPC, Much better than several more modern integrateds I've tried, such as Cambridge, Primare, etc.)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	Meadowlark Heron i
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Sony Playstation 1, Denon CD player/recorder. The Playstation is more enjoyable.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Rotation of Pioneer PL-610, Presto idler, LP12 w/Grace 707, and AR-XA modded w/Grace 707 arm. All run to a Jasmine phono stage. (The Pioneer is my current favorite.) Dynavector 20x2L on the Pioneer, and Rega arms. Shure V15-RS w/Jico SAS on the Grace.
Other Source(s):	Onkyo cassette deck
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	All Signal Cable.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	PS Audio Duet Power Center. Isolation transformer for CD player. Target rack and wall shelf for turntable.
Tweaks:	Cable lifters from Signal Cable.
Room Size (LxWxH):	18 x 15 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	DIY absorption panels flanking both sides of the system. Carpeted floor.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, Classical, select funk & R&B, and classic rock.
System Goals/Comments:	Speakers should disappear. Provide a sense of the performance venue. Be able to play softly or loudly with equal ease and involvement.
System Strengths:	Comes pretty close to doing the above. Full-range sound without a subwoofer. Pretty big soundstage. No deficiencies or problems that distract or keep me from forgetting the system and enjoying the music.
System Weaknesses:	Soundstage might be a bit bigger with a little better imaging. I may be able to help that with better/different room treatments, especially diffusors.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Musician and college instructor of saxophone and jazz studies