Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Jon C.'s Main System
IP Address: 67.184.126.128	Last Update: October 04, 2008 at 06:14:20
Amplifier:	Scott 299(A); Fisher 500-C
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	Boston A-70
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Technics SL-PD887
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Technics SL-1200
Other Source(s):	XM receiver
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	AR 14-guage copper for speakers
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	rock, jazz, blues, soul, old country and alt country
System Goals/Comments:	Gradually get better, piece by piece, and see what some tube rolling with used, vintage tubes can bring me.
System Strengths:	Both the Scott and Fisher are great vintage pieces. Can't decide which one is better. The Scott has a richer tone overall but the Fisher has a better bottom end and just a very impressive sound. Bugle Boy tubes - bought used and cheap - really are nice. So are the Tele's and the early 1960's GEs aren't too shabby either.
System Weaknesses:	Fisher 500-C needs alignment (although I don't listen to FM much, so it doesn't matter.) The Scott 299(A) is in excellent shape, was professionaly restored - but needs more efficient speakers to really shine. A larger room would help too.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	I work as an attorney in regulatory compliance for a small, independent life insurance company. Not as powerful as it sounds, trust me. :o) I follow the Iowa Hawkeyes (my alma mater) and enjoy checking out what the City of Chicago - my home - has to offer.