Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

sqlsavior's "Retro Room" apartment System
IP Address: 173.188.27.124	Last Update: September 20, 2013 at 21:32:59
Amplifier:	Luxman MB-3045 tube monoblocks (late 70's, Tim de Paravicini)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Luxman C-1000 preamp (late 70's, SS, also Tim de Paravicini)
Speakers:	original Quad ESL (1975 manufacture of 1957 design)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Marantz SA-15S2 CD player
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Denon DP-1200 turntable (late 70's direct drive), Benz-Micro Wood SM cartridge, Bob's Devices Cinemag 1131 step-up transformer
Other Source(s):	Luxman T-110U tuner (late 70's)
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	ICs: Nordost Heimdahl 2 (CD), Baldur (phono), Audioquest King Cobra (SUT, pre-power) Speaker cables: Kimber Kable 8PR
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	funky wall art, and dark-wood computer desk and end table
Tweaks:	Quads up on 70's style concrete blocks :-)
Room Size (LxWxH):	14' x 18-24' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:	pillows on wall behind Quads for rear-reflection attenuation
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock/Pop, Jazz, Blues/R&B/Soul, some classical, some country. Like the sisters Melody and Harmony. Like horn sections. :-)
System Goals/Comments:	See what you could do with vintage equipment. Actually beats my New Mexico home reference system, mostly due to the Quads.
System Strengths:	Clarity, micro-dynamics, timbre rightness, and focus make following instruments and vocals easy. Great at low-mid-volume listening.
System Weaknesses:	Reliability of Luxman tube amps a major issue at this point.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	motorcycle touring