Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Power EAR's Tube your EARs, you could hear heaven. System
IP Address: 58.10.204.23	Last Update: June 12, 2007 at 06:11:20
Amplifier:	Conrad Johnson Premier 12 Monoblocks
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Conrad Johnson Art II No. 240 of 250
Speakers:	Audio Physics Avanti III
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	TEAC P70 as CD transport TEAC D70 as DAC
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Linn Sondek LP12/Cirkus upgraded/Lingo MkII PSU (220V./50Hz.)/Trampoline base/EKOS MkII/Arkiv B cartridge Phono Stage: Linn Linto
Other Source(s):	Yamaha stereo cassette deck K-720 TASCAM 22-2 Reel to reel recorder
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Spk. cable = Kimber Kable KS 3035 with WBT 0660 Ag I/C = Purist Audio Design Venustas RCA Pre to Power, NBS Statement II RCA from to DAC to Pre, a couple of NBS Statement XLR digital cables from CDT to DAC.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	PS audio Ultimate Outlets HC 20 and 15 amp Wattgate381 as wall receptacles. PAD CD Enhancer Rev B as monthly system conditioner.
Tweaks:	Dynafoot,Vibrapods,Black diamond racings Mk III, IV as Isolators and vibration controllers. VPI db-5 brick. VPI db5 hifi brick placed on the weakest point of the pre-amp's top cover.
Room Size (LxWxH):	8' x 8' x 2.7'
Room Comments/Treatments:	One half of this room is my private library ,the other is listening area. Room acoustic treatment is designed compromisedly between audiophile and furnishing basis.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Vocal, mostly female. Acoustic, instrumental jazz. Country rock.
System Goals/Comments:	Mostly aim for relaxing after work.
System Strengths:	Highly refinement, transparecy, full body ,clear image. Focus very precise.Great sound stage in all dimensions. Warm, sweet, and rich details in mid range,softly intense in both extreme edges. Silent background. Best musical as I ever heard.
System Weaknesses:	Highly sensitive to adjustment and equipment changing. Need skillful to do fine-tune.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Panasonic AE300 LCD projector.
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	NAD S 250 as multichannel power amp. Lexicon MC-1 pre/processor.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	NHT SB3 as front, rear spks. NHT VS2.4 as center channel. Velodyne SPL1200 as subwoofer.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	DVD= Ninetech DVI-9
Other HT Gear:	UBC cable TV analog box.
Comments on HT System:	Great for both action and drama item. Great sound field expansion, continuity, timely transfer between channels.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Scrabble game. Photograph both digital and film. Web chat. Audiophile meeting.