Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

copperlynx's HomeBound System
IP Address: 64.59.144.23	Last Update: June 27, 2009 at 14:14:35
Amplifier:	QuickSilver Mid-Mono amps, modified Amps are used in the light loading mode (8-ohm speakers to 4-ohm terminals).
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Luminous Audio Axiom Caddock-based passive volume control. Music Reference RM-5 Mk III tube pre-amp.
Speakers:	ProAc Response 2.5 HSU VTF-2 subwoofer
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Sony SCD777ES SACD player Toshiba SD-9200 DVD-Audio player.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	VPI Scout with JMW-9 Arm on Gingko Cloud 10 platform. Lyra Helikon MC LO cart. QuickSilver Step-Up transformer. Music Reference RM-5 mk III (RAM tubes) for phono only. XLO power cord.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Element Cable Double twisted pair Bi-wired spkr cables based on the recipe by Jon Risch. Cardas Golden Cross, VPI phono cable, and Cardas Golden Reference interconnects.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	VPI 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine. PS Audio P300 Power Plant (sources only). PS Audio Power Port AC Inlet. XLO Reference II, Cardas Golden, Cardas Quadlink, and PS Audio Power Punch power cords. PS Audio Juice Bar.
Tweaks:	HAL-O tube dampers, Focal Point Brass cones, concrete slabs, Cardas Caps, RCA shorting plugs, Aesthetix Benz MC cartridge demagnetizer, Contact, LP, and CD Cleaners, etc
Room Size (LxWxH):	22ft x 13ft x 10ft
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, Classical, Ambient, Ethnic Fusion, Avant-Garde, and some Prog-Rock.
System Goals/Comments:	Get closer to a live acoustic performance.
System Strengths:	OK for me
System Weaknesses:	Room is of irregular shape - a major pain.
Video/HT System: None
TV/Projector:	Mass-market Sony VEGA.
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	No HT/multichannel.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Zen, poetry