Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

danj's Music System
IP Address: 71.59.234.103	Last Update: April 22, 2011 at 22:31:25
Amplifier:	vintage Kenwood KA-4002 integrated amp - 22wpc.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	recapped Dynaco A-25
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Sony RCDW500R CD recorder deck.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Original model Pioneer PL-570 with Pickering XSV-5000 cartridge. A SS retipped Grace cart is in reserve.
Other Source(s):	Pioneer CT-S705 three head-cassette deck. Kenwood KT-54 tuner.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Monster Cable.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Monster power conditioner
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, Rock, Classical
System Goals/Comments:	Great sound with minimal fuss. Low cost but good sounding.
System Strengths:	Carefully assembled not for state-of-art components or snob appeal but for sound and synergy. All the components work together like they were designed together. Careful selection and many auditions made the system work.
System Weaknesses:	Listening room is a bit too small.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Toshiba 14" Color-Stream monitor (EDTV)
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	see above
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	see above
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Toshiba DVD recorder.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	After five years as an electronics tech and 20+ years in the pro photography business I'm now semi-retired. Into photography, fishing, white water rafting. And I hate gardening!