Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

jimmm's Main System
IP Address: 67.127.184.168	Last Update: October 11, 2009 at 07:45:24
Amplifier:	Vac Avatar - still loving it after 7 years!
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	none
Speakers:	Dali Mentor 6
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Cambridge Audio 840C Oppo BDP-83
Turntable/Phono Stage:	VPI ScoutMaster with JWM arm clearaudio virtuoso wood or dynavector 10x5 cartridge Vac Avatar or Cambridge Audio 640p
Other Source(s):	Pioneer Xmp3 satellite radio Proton D540 FM turner
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Analysis Plus 9 copper speaker cable Van Den Hul D - 102 III HYBRID Van Den Hul Second
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Cinepro20 Salamander Synergy Twin 30 rack.
Tweaks:	Using GE 12ax7's with horse shoe getters in the avatar. Best tube I have found for this setup. Valve Art EL34's cryo's in the power amp Update 10/9/09 Sovtek 12ax7lps in preamp section work great!!! smooth midrange but still detailed
Room Size (LxWxH):	13.4' x 11.4' x 9'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Some sound panel absorbers. Very damped. Solid lathe and blaster walls. nearly wall to wall carpet drapes behind speakers
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock, Folk, a very little jazz. I love vocal harmonies and songs that tell stories. Been listen to a lot of guitar work these days
System Goals/Comments:	I want to music to sound very real in space and tone. I like depth as well, makes it more real to me. I like to hear the emotion in the voices and lead instruments.
System Strengths:	Not sure at this time--just is sounding really good these days
System Weaknesses:	I wish it was more transparent.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Toshiba 42" lcd
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	bicycling, driving fast.