Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Jeff Starr's Main System
IP Address: 184.58.136.69	Last Update: July 10, 2011 at 07:32:57
Amplifier:	Legacy 2ch High Current 250rms@8ohm, 400rms@4
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Nobis Proteus [tube]- company now called Signature Technology /Proteus is basically the same as the model SRp-7g [Mazda 6CG7/6FQ7, this tube replaced a pair of RCA Cleartops, it's that good], DACT CT2 Attenuator [stepped volume control] [5-30-01]Had board and power supply replaced with newest Sig Tech version. Power supply was further upgraded with Black Gates. [8-25-01] Additional caps in power supply replaced with Black Gates, Nichicon Fine Gold, and an Elna. All caps in the linestage replaced with Auricaps.
Speakers:	Legacy FOCUS
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	PS Audio Lambda Transport Oppo BDP-83SE Universal/Blu-ray Player Camelot Arthur v3.0 Mk3 24/192 Taddeo Passive Digital Antidote Two[Leads upgraded to Siglynxz silver cables]
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Sota Sapphire Roksan Tabriz I Dynavector DV20XL Aural Symphonics AS-One cable [from arm to phono preamp] Camelot Lancelot Pro w/Charm II pure DC power supply K&K MC Step Up Transformer uses Lundahl LL9206 transformers Sota Reflex record clamp
Other Source(s):	Magnum Dynalab FT-11 Tuner Sony TC-RX370 Cassette Deck
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Audioquest Rocket 88 Speaker Cables [1-8'set,bi-wired] Music Metre Fidelus [rca] digital cable [primary] DH Labs D-110 [xlr] digital cable [secondary] Crystal Clear Reference 1m [between dac + Tadeo] RS Cable silver 1m [between tuner + preamp] Signature Tech Siglynx silver 1m [between phono preamp + preamp] Signature Tech Siglynx Silver 15' [between preamp + amp] Mogami [between cassette + preamp] Aural Symphonics phono cable [between tonearm + phono preamp] Audioquest Cobra 1m [between Oppo & preamp]
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	PS Audio P-300 Power Plant w/Multiwave II+ and full factory modification [10-16-2006] PS Audio Duet [Power amp] Panamax Max 1000 Acme Silver Outlets Target wall shelf for turntable StudioTech PA-06 rack
Tweaks:	Assorted cones + pucks + 3M Bumpons TG Audio Short Pointy Things under CD Transport Wood cutting boards sitting on Isol-pads under amp, preamp, and below Pointy Things HAL tube dampers on all tubes Optrix on all CDs PS Audio Micro Lab Power Cord [1m on dac] PS Audio xStream Plus Power Cord [1m on power amp] BMI Eel Mk.I Power Cord [2'6' on P-300 Power Plant] Camelot Sir Percival Power Cord [2m on Transport ] Highwire Power Wrap on preamp power cord DIY Record Cleaning Machine
Room Size (LxWxH):	19' x 15' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:	MGD Corner Tunes Quick and Dirty Bass Traps in all four corners; A John Risch recipe wall panel 15'x6' on wall behind each speaker and one 36'x30' wide acoustic panel on rear wall. DIY Room Lens'
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classic Jazz, Grateful Dead, Velvet Underground, Cowboy Junkies, blues, very little country, or classical.
System Goals/Comments:	Improve room accoustics [almost done] and add any low cost tweaks Add a second amp, to vertically bi-amp
System Strengths:	Sounds good at low volumes as well as loud, good balance from highs all the way thru to lower bass
System Weaknesses:	.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Samsung HL-T5687S DLP Built in tuner, HD received OTA using an indoor Terk HDTV Antenna Pro
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Oppo BDP-83SE [HDMI to DLP] Magnavox H2160MW9 HDD/DVD Player/Recorder [used as a DVR] [HDMI to DLP]
Other HT Gear:	PS Audio Duet [DLP & DVR]
Comments on HT System:	Just a HDTV with audio going to my 2 channel system. The benefit of high end 2ch really improves the TV and movie viewing experience.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Bicycle riding: Main bike is now a LeMond Tourmalet [27-speed] totally upgraded Dura-Ace, Chris King Headset, Easton carbon fiber handlebars & seatpost