Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

aearthman's Main System System
IP Address: 24.124.111.123	Last Update: June 24, 2013 at 13:55:36
Amplifier:	Fisher 800C - Mostly original with fresh power supply. Still using original Fisher/Sylvania 7591's and all Fisher supplied tubes.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	Recent DIY of Altec 816A cabinets. Photo's posted in the gallery. It was a fun project and they sound great.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Jolida JD100 - Stock, no mods except Sylvania 5751's rolled in the gain stage.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Thorens 124 Mark 1 SME M2-12R Tonearm and Audio-Technica AT440MLa cartridge.
Other Source(s):	Garrard Type A with Pickering Model 380 cartridge RED - 0.0007" stylus. Dual CS 714Q with Audio-Technica AT440MLa cartridge.(Just put the AT cartridge on the Thorens, very nice)
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Nothing fancy and this may be where an upgrade could be useful. RatShack 14ga speaker wire and off the shelf interconnects.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	None
Tweaks:	Keeping to the original and only interested in maintenance of the system I got. I like the Fisher circuit design, and it's easy to maintain.
Room Size (LxWxH):	15 x 24 x 20
Room Comments/Treatments:	None - Just moved into an A-Frame home with tall ceilings and hardwood floors, area rugs and large windows. System sounds great.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical mostly with jazz and some rock. I'm a child of the 60's and 70's so I can get into almost any music, bluegrass to alternate.
System Goals/Comments:	True to life sound reproduction, with beautiful overtones and little distortion.
System Strengths:	Great sound to my ears, with little up front investment cost. Nice image, solid bass and killer mid-range.
System Weaknesses:	Many - Lets just say it's a work in process. Lots of weak links, but to my ears, sounds great.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Civil Engineer with a company that keeps me traveling.