Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

Bruce from DC's Primary Home system System
IP Address: 216.185.17.117	Last Update: May 02, 2013 at 14:51:56
Amplifier:	BAT VK-300se
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	none
Speakers:	Joseph Audio RM-7si signatures (original, Mk I version with ports stuffed with rolled up glass fiber in a nylon stocking); REL Q401E sub
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Sony XA-777ES SACD/CD;HHB 805 CD recorder
Turntable/Phono Stage:	VPI HW-19 MkIII; JMW Memorial 10 tonearm; Dynavector XX2; BAT VK-P5; Lundahl step up trannies in K&K audio kit: VPI SDS power supply
Other Source(s):	Pioneer RT-701 reel-to-reel tape
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Alphacore Goertz MI2, bi-wired; Goertz Micropurl TQ2 interconnects
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Equitech 2RQM balanced power supply; Wireworld Stratus power cords;Behringer 8024 RTA/Equalizer used for the sub
Tweaks:	felt pad under speakers; paving stone under sub (on spikes)
Room Size (LxWxH):	12 x 20 x 10
Room Comments/Treatments:	lots of bookshelves, rugs, drapes; big leather upholstered couch opposite speakers; no special audio tweaks
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	classical, jazz, blues; a little rock
System Goals/Comments:	getting a balance between good sound and not having the room 'occupied' by audio gear
System Strengths:	very listenable, involving sound; good match between room and speakers
System Weaknesses:	not quite the power of full range speakers in the upper bass and lower midrange; there are days when I want a more extended top end than the Josephs supply.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	litigation attorney; sailor currently w/o boat; collegiate, scholastic and masters rower; cycling