Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

2 channel man 's In da Rack System
IP Address: 24.81.199.175	Last Update: June 09, 2008 at 07:44:39
Amplifier:	AMPLIFIERS AMPLIFIERS AMPLIFIERS ! ! BRYSTON B60 . (integrated) 60W.p.c into 8ohm , 100W.p.c into 4ohm Solid State . Twin Toroidal Powered , Remote Control , 4 Line level inputs & 1 Tape loop . The preamp and power amp sections can be run separately and I often use it as my preamp . Bryston is one of my favorite audio companies a couple of features that make the product unique are each unit includes a certificate for that unit ie my B60 was 73W.p.c 8 ohm at clipping . 105dB S/N and silly low distortion figures Plus BRYSTON has a 20 year warranty Built in CANADA . or my ANTHEM INTEGRATED1 . 25W.p.c 8ohm or 4ohm load . Vacuum Tube Tubes - 12au7 (4) - 12ax7 (1) - el84 (8) Once again can run as either a preamp or power amp . Built in CANADA . or maybe CELESTE REFERENCE W4070SE By SIMAUDIO . 85W.p.c into 8ohm , 160W.p.c into 4ohm I think this power rating is quite conservative Solid State . Balanced and Unbalanced inputs . This is another sweet amplifier a couple of nights ago I ran my system loud not into clipping but loud from 9pm until 2:30 am what amazes me is how cool this amp this amp runs even after a 5.5 hour romp ! and superb sound quailty to boot . Built in CANADA. or for more power my MYRYAD MA240 (2) Solid State . for either 120 W.p.c x4 into 8ohm or 400 W.p.c x2 into 8ohm . Built in ENGLAND . The CELESTE W4070se and MYRYAD MA240's I use with my trusty...........
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	ARAGON 18K with IPS (Isolated Power Supply) Class A circuitry , 6 Line level inputs . Built in U.S.A I alternate between B-60 and 18K
Speakers:	WHARFEDALE 75th ANNIVERSARY DIAMOND 9.1 Limited Edition DIAMOND 9.1 in Walnut with magnetic grilles and certificate of authenticity . 5" KEVLAR woofer , 1" textile tweeter . Built in CHINA . ADVENT 1 in Walnut .1" 10" 2way. Sealed Cabinet Speaker . Designed by Henry Kloss . Built in U.S.A. although some may not consider these speakers SENNHEISER HD540 Reference Gold Headphones These are special headphones I have heard many newcomers since just none that beats them ! Made in GERMANY .
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	MYRYAD MC100 CD Player . 24/96 Crystal Delta Sigma DAC . Built in ENGLAND . or my SONY X777ES CD Player . 37.5 LB behemoth Built in JAPAN . used as transport With a PROCEED PDP3 Digital Audio Processor . 20 Bit PCM63K BURR BROWN DAC'S . Built in U.S.A.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	THORENS TD125 . Fully Manual Belt Drive Turntable . Built in WEST GERMANY under SWISS License. (1968) I ditched the battle ship grey plinth refinished it in raw aluminum , the platter is polished to perfection , solid teak base is hand sanded and oiled , the inner base has been lined with Vblok a special damping material. I replaced the stock Thorens mat with a TRI-MAT by EON RESEARCH . (CANADA) PICK UP ARM . JVC/VICTOR UA7045 . (JAPAN) A lovely S arm with adjustable VTA , the RCA VICTOR dog listening to his masters voice on headshell . PHONO CARTRIDGE . SHURE M97XE (U.S.A.) M.M. Cartridge . The THORENS sits on a 1 inch thick marble slab which has been damped with Vblok , complete with 4 adjustable brass cones . PHONO PREAMP . PARASOUND PPH100 . a SME 3009MKIII PICK UP ARM . (ENGLAND) complete with spare wand. DENON DP59L Built in JAPAN . This turntable features a electronic Q damping pick up arm and can play even severely warped records without so much as a hic up! weighing in at 33lbs with beautiful polished rosewood base. I feel this is one the nicest turntables ever exported from JAPAN simply a true pleasure to use SHURE M97XE M.M. cartridge (U.S.A.)
Other Source(s):	MAGNUM DYNALAB FT101A . FM Analog Tuner . Built in CANADA .
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	ULTRALINK AMBIANCE MKII. made in CANADA with Ultra Hook ends . VAN DEN HUL D102MKIII . (NETHERLANDS) with VAMPIRE Locking ends. KIMBER PBJ . (U.S.A.) AUDIOQUEST RUBY X3 . (U.S.A.) KIMBER X DIGITAL .(U.S.A.) WIREWORLD STRATUS AC .(U.S.A)
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	SIMA LF2 A.C. Line Conditioner .(CANADA) INOUYE Synergistic Power Line Conditioner.(CANADA)
Tweaks:	DEAD MAT in CD Players for extra damping . 1' thick slab of marble with a layer of Vblok and 4 brass cones under THORENS .
Room Size (LxWxH):	17 x 13.5 x 8
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	I have lot's of old vinyl including the first Lp I ever purchased B.T.O's Not Fragile My vinyl collection sits at about 500-600 Lpz with lots of cool stuff (I think) first issue (I try) 70z-80z-90z . A signed Dave Brubeck 1959 Mono Columbia . CD collection about 650 cdz and only a couple of duplicates from vinyl . These days mostly JAZZ and BLUES............ POP and ROCK music are on a life support system and someone should pull da plug !.
System Goals/Comments:	Upgrade standard S.F tubes . Upgrade crossovers and terminals on ADVENTS Upgrade phono stage .
System Strengths:	Non analytical !, Great soundstage !, Toe tappin !, Involving !, Serves music well !.
System Weaknesses:	I NEED SOME DAMN SPEAKERS !!!!
Video/HT System: None