Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

morrisonic's One and only System
IP Address: 142.165.129.189	Last Update: October 25, 2009 at 21:59:26
Amplifier:	DIY SE 6N1P/KT88 driving tops H&H V800 driving JBL 15's
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	DIY 5687 preamp in "prototype" stage GASP.....DBX Driverack Studio XO/EQ/delay/RTA
Speakers:	DIY Radian 850pb on DIY wood horns JBL 2123j mids JBL 2235H bottom
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Cheap old Pioneer
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Luxman
Other Source(s):	TV box
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Kimber on tops Monster 12ga on bottoms
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Monster power bar...( has 8 outlets...very handy)
Tweaks:	Every Day
Room Size (LxWxH):	11' x 16' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Room is TERRIBLE...biggest obstacle in quest for audio nirvana....hence the RTA.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Blues Jazz
System Goals/Comments:	Increase enjoyment lessen listening fatigue. Adding the Radian drivers were huge in terms of smoothing out sound. Learn enough to be able to replace Driverack with all tube gear.
System Strengths:	Very flexible with Driverack. System can be as loud or as quiet as required and still sound good.
System Weaknesses:	Large speakers....low wap...lots of wire and connections....tons of heat....configuration of room very limiting.
Video/HT System: None