Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

docw's Mix and Match Main System
IP Address: 162.119.238.161	Last Update: January 13, 2012 at 09:40:33
Amplifier:	Roksan Kandy KA-1/Mk III, 115 wpc 8 ohms, 220 wpc 4 ohms
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	Whatmough 303 92 db sensitivity Innovative Audio USA SubTable 200 w, 12 inch woofer (used as end table presently, new house and placement issue)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Pioneer DV-47 Ai Universal Player
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Linn Sondek LP 12/Basik LVX/unmodiied NOS Shure V15VxMR
Other Source(s):	Hafler DH 330 FM Tuner with Parsec LS-4 attenna Nakamichi 682 ZX cassette deck using TDK and Sony Metal as well as Type II tape
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Audioquest Ruby and Live Wire (litz/double litz) IC's Audioquest Live Wire Ruby IC for Pioneer Parts Express Sound King 10G OFC speaker wiring with Dayton Audio banana plugs
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	AR power conditioner; DIY Marinco/Schurter or Marinco only Power Cords using Belden cable, now trying silver power cable.
Tweaks:	TipToes, ERS cloth on Pioneer Universal player
Room Size (LxWxH):	20 x 15 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	Carpet, sofa, armchairs and window coverings behind mains, much improved sound in new home!
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical--orchestral and some chamber, some operatic vocals, Christian contemporary and Jazz. Not much loud rock concert material but some used for testing. Some choir and international. Piano and other solo of various genre.
System Goals/Comments:	Accurate and smooth, sweet defined high end, open and wide mid range and good bass extension. Much improved soundstage and center imaging with new room. This is old and new, mix and match. I am happy enough to just listen and collect more music. But eventually, I will be in the process of tweaking the digital playback (may mod Pioneer or add a DAC), mounting a new Shure V15VxMR and maybe upgrading tonearm and cable and changing IC, speaker wires and power cabling when able. Tweaking and tuning will continue.
System Strengths:	High end is clean and extended with Scan Speak tweeter and very quick defined sound from Audax based mains. Can play loud with relatively efficient speakers (92 plus db sensitivity). Beautiful cabinetry on speakers and subwoofer, leading to high WAF.
System Weaknesses:	Some will say it's SS and not tube, but this is not necessarily bad for this price range. The system is good but doesn't have all the tube liquidity and sparkle that some audiophiles prefer but has plenty of musicality.
Video/HT System: None
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Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Jesus Christ Family Church Reading Music Collecting on LP/CD/etc. Physician