Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

JayTea's Playground. System
IP Address: 72.197.108.71	Last Update: February 09, 2009 at 19:19:22
Amplifier:	Cary Audio CAD 211AE mono blocks Air Tight ATM-2
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Cary Audio SLP-05
Speakers:	Avalon Acoustics Opus Ceramique Harbeth Super HL5
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Audio Aero Prima 24/192
Turntable/Phono Stage:	TURNTABLES: SME 20/2 Thorens TD-124 MKI with Woodsong Audio plinth Thorens TD-124MKII with standard Schopper plinth Thorens TD-124MKI with original plinth Garrard 301 Lenco L75 With Steve Dobbins plinth. Technics SL1200MKII TONEARMS: Graham Phantom Moerch DP-6 Red dot arm wand. Ortofon AS-212S SME 3009 Series II Rega RB250 VTAF CARTRIDGES: Lyra Helikon Cardas Heart Clearaudio Maestro PHONOSTAGE: Manley Steelhead II.
Other Source(s):	Akai GX- 747DBX, Ipod Classic
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Acoustic Zen Silver reference Zu Audio, Audience LAT International Nordost Cardas
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	PS Audio Powerplant Premier Finite Element Zoethecus
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Mostly Classical ranging from solo Piano, Violin, Chamber music, Concertos, Symphonies and Ballet. Just got into Jazz. Some Pop/rock, R&B.
System Goals/Comments:	Getting the best out of my equipments/Recreate the natural sound of acoustic instruments and the music they play as close as possible
System Strengths:	Detailed, expansive soundstage, excellent Imaging, open and fast, absolutely non-fatiguing, musical.
System Weaknesses:	Lacks the lowest bottom end, need more midrange sweetness.
Video/HT System: None