Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Adrian's Analogue System
IP Address: 116.48.86.109	Last Update: April 05, 2010 at 06:36:27
Amplifier:	Vacuum State Audio DPA300B to tweeter Vacuum State Audio DPA300B to midrange Telefunken V69a to bass
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Vacuum State Audio RTP-3D Accuphase F25 active crossover
Speakers:	Bass: Altec 515C in reflex enclosure Midrange: JBL 4250 with Tatematu wood horn Tweeter: Electrovoice T-350 Supertweeter: Max Townshend
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Esoteric DV-50
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Garrard 301 (schedule 1) with marble plinth and Analogue Tube Audio bearing. SME 3012 II with Analogue Tube Audio bronze bearing. ZYX Airy 3S
Other Source(s):	Nagra IV-S with QBE
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Silverline Audio Conductor speaker cables, Gotham GAC3 microphone cables terminated with Lemo Riedel connectors.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	CSE TX-1000 and TX-2000 Balanceformers PS audio PS100 for turntable.
Room Size (LxWxH):	25 x 22 x 10
Room Comments/Treatments:	Sloped ceiling with acoustic absorption, 2" fibreform filled cavity behind acoustic wood.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical: Orchestral, piano, operas Folk, Jazz
System Goals/Comments:	Concert level dynamics, life-like presence, low noise floor and low distortion.
System Strengths:	Excellent macro- and microdynamics, pinpoint imaging, excellent presence, tonal accuracy.
System Weaknesses:	Extreme sensitivity (110dB/W/M at midrange frequencies) renders any system noise audible. That means very quiet tubes and balanced connections are necessary.
Video/HT System: None