Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

reuben's Dr. Zimmerman System
IP Address: 24.47.170.67	Last Update: March 20, 2024 at 07:43:05
Amplifier:	Pass Labs XA30.5
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Carver C-1: Regulated power supply, up to date low noise op amps, step attenuator, Black Gates...
Speakers:	Merlin TSM mmm Black Magic dbx 120x-DS crossover/sub-harmonic synthesizer Velodyne FSX-12 servo
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Denon DVD 2910, using summed 2-CH output with outboard multi channel mixer. Low pass filtered for SACD's. Alesis ML 9600
Turntable/Phono Stage:	SOTA Star Sapphire vacuum - Premier MMT - Cinemag SUT's mounted to underside of armboard - Denon DL301/2 DL103 , AT OC9MLII 'State Of The Art' phono pre from LME49710 datasheet with shunt regulated power supply. Harman Kardon T60 - Grado Prestige black, Sonus Silver, Ortofon 510 Hagerman Bugle with added subsonic filter and buffer, shunt regulated.
Other Source(s):	Fully modded Kenwood KT-7500 tuner and 6 element yagi Streaming WPKN.org when my tuner is having a bad day
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	16/4 x 50' twisted and cross connected. / Petra, Rockford Fosgate, other
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Brick Wall line conditioner with EVERYTHING plugged in to it. Signal processors and noise reduction units
Tweaks:	Everything gets messed with except the amp and speakers
Room Size (LxWxH):	22 feet x 10 to 17 feet x 8 feet
Room Comments/Treatments:	Good room! Live end dead end
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Both kinds - good and bad, lately blues. I'm within fringe range of a radio station that plays all that and more.
System Goals/Comments:	Best bang for the buck.
System Strengths:	It connects me to the music.
System Weaknesses:	It won't fit in my shirt pocket.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Mods and upgrades to vintage solid state gear. Home made audio projects.