Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

kekohler 's Ken's Main System System
IP Address: 73.215.47.10	Last Update: May 14, 2017 at 10:49:50
Amplifier:	Herron M-150 mono blocks
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Herron VTSP-3A preamp
Speakers:	B&W Nautilus 804
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Esoteric K-03
Turntable/Phono Stage:	VPI Classic IV w/2 JMW 12.5 (both 3D and metal - 5 arms total), Ortofon 2MB black. Lyra Kleos, Lyra Parnassus, Benz Micro LPS; Herron VTPH-2 phono preamp
Other Source(s):	Magnum Dynalab MD-102 tuner; Tascam 22-4 reel-to-reel; Alesis Masterlink; Korg MR2000 recorder
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Herron interconnects; Audience AU24SE; DiMarzio Super-M Path speaker cables.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Solid Ashwood rack; Symposium Acoustics Ultra platforms (under turntables); Rollerblocks; Running Springs Audio Dimitri power conditioner.
Tweaks:	Symposium
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical; Beatles and 60s-70s rock and folk; some jazz.
System Goals/Comments:	To get to the point where I can just enjoy it without thinking of tweaking something.
System Strengths:	Really transparent and refined.
System Weaknesses:	It doesn't reproduce really deep bass.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Sharp Aquos 34"
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Conrad-Johnson PV-12a; Adcom amp.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	B&W Matrix 804
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Cambridge Audio DVD; JVC VCR;
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Photography; Cacti; Classical solo and choral singing; piano.