Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

GS 's Main System
IP Address: 98.252.45.119	Last Update: January 10, 2019 at 07:38:26
Amplifier:	Linear Tube Audio ZOTL 40 MK.II
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Linear Tube Audio MZ2 with LPS+using 12SN7s
Speakers:	Quad ESL 63s brought to US Monitor level with Crosby Grilles, cloths and stands and refurbished by Electrostatic Solutions; a pair of Syzygy SLF 850 subwoofers (The following are now resting in the basement: Audio Note AN-E SPE/HE. Pair of Decca ribbon tweeters and pair of Janis W1 subwoofers.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Oppo BDP-105.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Fern & Roby Montrose Turntable. Miyajima Takumi Cartridge Musical Surroundings Nova Phenomena Phono Amp and Bob's Devices CineMag 3440AH
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	1-10' pair of Crimson RM speaker cable to Quads. 40' pr. Crimson RM ICs from amp to pre-amp. One meter Crimson RM from Oppo to Pre-amp. Ridge Street Audio Poeima!!! (on Nova Phenomena) and Acoustic Systems Livelines on CAL dac. 40' DH Labs HDMI cable connects Oppo to TV.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Klyne SK2A pre-preamplifier.
Tweaks:	Aurios and a variety of Herbie's Audio Labs footers, tube dampers etc.,Mad Scientist disks.
Room Size (LxWxH):	21' x 13' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Eclectic interests: jazz, classical, world etc. limited interest in country and rap.
System Goals/Comments:	Enjoy a fast, unveiled, organic sound that can be listened to all day. Phono amplifier upgrade will be next.
System Strengths:	open, detailed, good imaging, non-fatiguing sound. Bass is enhanced with the subs and integrates well with the Quads.
System Weaknesses:	Aforementioned limitations of room inhibit system optimization. Some additional room tweaks as I can deploy them will help.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Panasonic VT 150 65"Plasma TV
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Yahama YHT 401 soundbar/receiver for TV all connected with DH Labs HDMI cables
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Panasonic BluRay player.
Other HT Gear:	Nuforce/Oppo BDP-83 Blu- Ray Player as source for bedroom TV (Sony LED)
Comments on HT System:	Soundbar sounds better than TV speakers and sounds better still with stereo system added but will move to surround system at some future date.