Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

rlawry's Dungeon System
IP Address: 76.90.54.130	Last Update: December 15, 2015 at 20:37:14
Amplifier:	Essence Emerald III Stereo Power Amp, modified
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Essence Jasper Reference Preamp, modified, NOS Tubes
Speakers:	Audio Nirvana 12" Alnico Full-Range Drivers/Wyatt Acoustics 5.6 Mark II Speakers (90dB), Stands, JL Audio F113 Subwoofer
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Pioneer PD-91 CD Player, Musical Fidelity A324 DAC
Turntable/Phono Stage:	SME Model 20/2A Turntable, Graham Phantom Tonearm, Lyra Titan i MC Cartridge, Manley Labs Steelhead Phono Stage, NOS Tubes
Other Source(s):	Yamaha K-960 Cassette Deck, Yamaha CD Recorder
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	High Fidelity Cables CT-1 Ultimate Reference Interconnects, High Fidelity Cables CT-1 Ultimate Speaker Cables, NBS Monitor 0 interconnects, NBS Omega II Digital Cable
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	PS Audio P300/Multiwave Power Plant, High Fidelity Cables Ultimate Reference Helix Power Conditioner, High Fidelity Cables Ultimate Reference Helix Power Cord, Furutech 20 amp Power Cord, Intuitive Design Power Bridges, Intuitive Design Reference Carbon Nanotube Power Cord, Essential Sound Products Power Cords, PS Audio Prelude Power Cords, Virtual Dynamics Power Cords, PS Audio Power Port Premier AC Receptacles.
Tweaks:	Navcom Pucks, Inner Tube/Cement Block Homemade Turntable Stand, NOS Tubes, 3 Separate Power Lines, PS Audio Noise Harvesters, Star Sound Sistrum SP-003 Speaker Stands, Kemp Elektroniks AQ and SR Plugs, Audio Research Tube Dampers, AudioPrism Ground Control Speaker, Component Plugs
Room Size (LxWxH):	15 ft x 6 ft x 8ft
Room Comments/Treatments:	Carpeting on Floor, Walls; Acoustical Surfaces dba Wall Panel Diffusers
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	All types except for Rap (rhymes with Crap). Favorite is 70's Progressive Rock.
System Goals/Comments:	Sit in Nearfield
System Strengths:	Resolution, Immediacy, Warmth, Dynamics, Bass
System Weaknesses:	Small room--soundstage could be bigger in bigger room
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Sharp 64' Big Screen
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Onkyo Receiver
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Bose 901 Series IV Speakers, In-TV Speakers
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Hitachi VCR, Z DVD-V Player
Comments on HT System:	It ain't state-of-the-art, but digital and video will never be.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Sports, backpacking, running, biking, weight-lifting, reading, cars, keeping up with 4 sons.