Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

6bq5's Tubes-n-vinyl System
IP Address: 63.80.253.3	Last Update: September 13, 2011 at 13:43:30
Amplifier:	Music Reference RM-9, upgraded to MK-II, caps & choke
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audible Illusions M-3
Speakers:	ProAc Response 3 Signature
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Nope
Turntable/Phono Stage:	VPI Jr. w/ SME 309, and Rega cart (can't remember the model)
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Double runs of Monster cable - mid level speaker, home made Interconects w/ Monster turbine RCA jacks.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Dedicated AC Mains, P/S for Pre-amp on a different circuit. TT AC on Different circuit. Target Wall rack for TT. Epoxy 'Lab-Top' custom shelves on 4" Aluminum Angle brackets w/ leveling screws.
Room Size (LxWxH):	25'/20' x 12' / 18' x 14'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Very irregular room, Mostly Below grade, ceiling has three large coffers due to structural beams, Floor for most of room(12'Wx~16'L) is one level, then along the long wall there are steps and a raised (~2') section with an alcove in the center of the wall large enough for a queen bed (and full ceiling height)
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Choral music from Palestrina to Hindemith to Toby Twining, Instrumental work, Popular music from the 20's through today, Jazz, especially free, and world music.
System Goals/Comments:	I want to listen to the music, to hear the performers deliver the performance.
System Strengths:	Surprisingly good bass, though not the last word. Excellent imaging, and reveals the faults in the software.
System Weaknesses:	None that I feel compelled to address, though I have heard better.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Sailing, Cooking, Reading, Hiking - oh, and Music & HiFi