Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

reb's Basement Cell Block System
IP Address: 71.251.20.197	Last Update: March 22, 2013 at 11:28:59
Amplifier:	Classe Audio Model 15- updated 3/04 by Classe. Output stage has been tweaked by myself.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	CARY SLP-2002 - Balanced Tube Line Stage Modified By Myself Gain tubes: 6 Volt Buffer tubes: 12 Volt
Speakers:	Snell Acoustics Model CV- minor x/over mod Best kept secret in audio.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Cayin CDT-17A- Modified By Myself. California Audio Labs Aria Mk3- Modified By Myself. Several other cd players on hand to play with.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	VPI-HW19 MK 4- quite a few mods. Super Armboard, SAMA and SDS. Fosgate Signature Lukaschek T-9 - w/external transformer Transfiguration Temper V (.38mv/3.54cm) Rega RB-1000 Tonearm w/Cardas wire VTA Adjustable system
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Speaker Cables: Synergistic Research Res. Ref. X2 Interconnects and Powercords: I make my own using various Alloys, OCC Continuous Cast Copper and Silver (both solid core+stranded), soft annealed solid core silver, rectangular Solid core silver....more
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Various Power Cords DIY Cords Dedicated Outlets
Tweaks:	NOS Tubes Isolation Devices
Room Size (LxWxH):	30 x 12 x 7
Room Comments/Treatments:	Dedicated listening room in basement. Same room since 1989. Lots of room treatments.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock, Blues and Jazz
System Goals/Comments:	Neutral sound with a slight touch of sweetness and bloom. I basically like to let the recording dictate the presentation. And have some method of tailoring the sound to my mood/taste. ie- Tubes, cables,powercords etc.
System Strengths:	Wide, Deep, High Soundstage. Dynamic range. Clarity. Lot's of space and air. Capable of major slamm factor when I want to rock hard. Just as capable at sounding laid back and nuanced.
System Weaknesses:	Requires occasional tweaking to keep system in balance.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Record and CD collecting, Music,Tubes,Audio equipment,web surfing,TV,gardening,family.