Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

DRCope's Aaaaaaah! Audio Note System
IP Address: 24.177.248.27	Last Update: November 05, 2011 at 07:07:01
Amplifier:	Audio Note Conqueror
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audio Note M-6 Phono
Speakers:	Audio Note E/SPe HE AN stands
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Audio Note CD4.1x
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Systemdek IIx, AN-Arm Three V2, AN IOI mc cart, AN-S4 step-up transformer.
Other Source(s):	Otari MX5050 reel-to-reel
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Audio Note Sogon, Vx ICs Audio Note Lexus spkr cable - biwired
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Mapleshade rack
Room Size (LxWxH):	13 x 25 x 8 ft
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical, blues, jazz, rock (CSN to Santana)
System Goals/Comments:	Emotionally involving, timbral accuracy, liquidity, lucidity, without losing pitch definition, rhythm
System Strengths:	Natural timbres. Emotionally communicative. Relaxed - no artificial edge, but all the details are there.
System Weaknesses:	Makes it impossible to concentrate on anything besides the music!
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	There's one in the LR. I don't really pay any attention to it.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Some cheap Pioneer after the cheap GE died after the cheap Toshiba dropped dead.
URL Link: http://www.triodeandco.us
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	pinhole, 35mm and digital photography, singing, camping, aiding and abetting my kids' lives, college education and hobbies: singing, rock climbing and fencing.