Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

JayG's Jay's Music System System
IP Address: 76.94.47.220	Last Update: April 01, 2013 at 10:31:33
Amplifier:	PrimaLuna Dialogue One integrated tube amp, 36 watts Ultralinear, 18 watts Triode Woo Audio WA6 tube head amp with upgraded tubes.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	Merlin Master TSM MMI speakers, Sanus Ultimate Foundation 26" stands JL Audio F-110 subwoofer Sennheiser HD-800 Headphones
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Esoteric X-05 SACD/CD player combined with the Esoteric G-03X Super Clock
Other Source(s):	Mach2Sound Mac Mini with an Bel Canto 2.5 DAC Iomega optical drive, two Music Storage HDs 2 TB Amarra music player software
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	cardas Clear ICs, Cardas Clear Beyond AC, PS Audio 10AC, Acoustic Zen Zunami Reference IC, Cardas headphone cable. Audioquest Daimond USB cable, firewire cable.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	PS Audio Regenerator w/ PS Audio 10AC
Room Size (LxWxH):	13 x 13 x
Room Comments/Treatments:	(2) Sound Silencer panels behind speakers
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, vocals of the 50s, eclectic
System Goals/Comments:	Have taken a break from my Computer Audio system as the SQ can't begin to compare with my main system. May return once I learn how to improve the sound. Still too confusing.
System Strengths:	Wonderful sound stage, 3 dimensional, excellent resolution, dynamics, definition, all the usual qualities I look for in a high-end system. My new Esoteric X-05 has made the most significant improvement in my system. Just replaced my Nola Boxers with the Merlins Master TSM. Huge step up. I love these speakers as much if not more than my former Merlin VSM-MX that I had in a former home.
System Weaknesses:	Smallish den but not a significant problem
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Sailing, photography, fine cigars