Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Todd Krieger's Former Main System
IP Address: 72.200.97.192	Last Update: April 16, 2010 at 23:05:37
Amplifier:	Symfonia Opus 10 (Semi retired)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Promitheus TVC passive line stage (Includes balanced inputs for Prism DAC)
Speakers:	Von Schweikert Audio 'VR4.5 Mod VR-5'
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Paradox-modified JVC XLZ-1050 CD player for transport, Prism Sound DA-2 DAC.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Teres/Redpoint hybrid turntable- Quattro Aluminum/PVC platter, Morch DP6 12' tonearm, Transfiguration Temper W phono cartridge. Don Allen phono stage with Bogen step-up transformer.
Other Source(s):	FM Tuner: Luxman T-12.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Silverline Audio Bi-Wire speaker cables, Don Allen and BPT interconnects. Ixos DX1 Quartz Toslink digital cable. BPT and Acrolink power cords. Prana Satori power cord for power amp.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Tripp-Lite voltage regulator, Bybee line conditioner, and Furutech e-TP80 power distributor for line-level electronics. MSB Technology isolation plate underneath transport. Black Diamond Racing shelf with Stillpoints isolators under turntable. Two ZeroSurge 2R20 surge protectors for component protection- One for line-level electronics, the other for power amp. AED VC-3000 transformer for CD transport isolation.
Tweaks:	Symfonia amp to be refurbished w/ fresh parts. Maybe used as the amp during the hot summer months. Two dedicated 20A lines, one for power amp, other for line-level electronics. Hubbell Cryo IG5362 outlets. Stillpoints sheets for RFI isolation. APS Arizona (electric utility) replaced electric meter on house, and the sonics improved on all systems.
Room Size (LxWxH):	19' x 16' x cath
Room Comments/Treatments:	System placed along short wall, with ceiling sloped downward toward system. Speakers placed about 5' into the room. (No room treatments.)
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Everything- Orchestral, jazz, pop, rock, country, new age, international, oldies, exotica, etc.
System Goals/Comments:	Bring the live performance to the listening room. Combination of accuracy and pleasing to the ear.
System Strengths:	Microdynamics and overall dynamic range. Image specificity. Expansive soundstage. Transparency and soundstage maintained through wide dynamic swings and complex passages. True full-range response- 'Gestalt!!' "Near SET" sonics with no tubes.
System Weaknesses:	VSA speakers over time developed an 'antique checkering' cosmetic flaw. Does not quite have 'you are there' palpability of Low Power/High Efficiency System (but very, very close, with the upgraded cables).
Video/HT System: None
TV/Projector:	What's a 'TV/Projector?'
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Sports- Tennis anyone??