Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

commentary 's Cheap and effective System
IP Address: 199.58.167.154	Last Update: March 17, 2014 at 04:02:22
Amplifier:	Qinpu A6000 Mk. II hybrid. Solid state power op amps driven by 5670W triodes. 16 Watts/ch. Chinese designed and made, about $250, but no support given.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Homebrew Autoformer Volume Control (AVC). 80% nickel core. Scrap material. About $150 for switches and knobs and wire.
Speakers:	Cambridge S-30 minimonitors, about $250. Modified crossover using Duelund capacitors to the tweeters.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Schiit BiFrost with USB option. No Uber upgrade yet. PC MP3 and high rez audio files and JRiver player on Windows 7. About $500.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	van den Hul speaker cables and homebrew shielded twisted pairs as interconnects. About $150.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Homebrew black painted steel/sand filled speaker monitor stands. About $200 to have built.
Tweaks:	Hanging blanket on centered TV for removal of its reflections.
Room Size (LxWxH):	19' x 15' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Normal furniture in a studio apartment, no coffee table in the way.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical, Various Jazz, Rock, Pop.
System Goals/Comments:	The most natural and detailed soundstage for the least amount of money. Must fit with little space available.
System Strengths:	It makes high-end sound for a low price. Fits in a small room.
System Weaknesses:	No big bass. No good turntable system.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Who cares