Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

Adrian's Analogue System
IP Address: 112.120.158.214	Last Update: November 25, 2018 at 06:26:37
Amplifier:	Vacuum State Audio DPA300B to tweeter Vacuum State Audio DPA300B to midrange Mark Levinson ML27.5 to bass
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Vacuum State Audio RTP-3D Accuphase F25 active crossover
Speakers:	Bass: Classic Audio 1501-8 field coil 15" in Tatematu Onken reflex cab Midrange: Classic Audio 6475 field coil compression midrange with 400 Hz Tatematu wood horn Tweeter: Acapella TW-1S ion tweeter
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Lampizator Level 4 DSD DAC/Microrendu
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Garrard 301 (schedule 1) with marble plinth and Red Beard Audio main bearing. SME 3012 II with Analogue Tube Audio bronze bearing. Ikeda 9TT cartridge
Other Source(s):	Nagra T Audio with King/Cello tape preamp Nagra IV-S with QBE
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	DIY teflon coated pure silver wire balanced interconnects DIY pure silver foil in teflon speaker cables
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	CSE TX-1000 and TX-2000 Balanceformers PS audio PS100 for turntable. Belden 83803 teflon insulated power cables
Tweaks:	CAD GC1
Room Size (LxWxH):	25 x 22 x 10
Room Comments/Treatments:	Sloped ceiling with acoustic absorption, 2" fibreform filled cavity behind acoustic wood.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical: Orchestral, piano, operas Folk, Jazz
System Goals/Comments:	Concert level dynamics, life-like presence, low noise floor and low distortion.
System Strengths:	Excellent macro- and microdynamics, pinpoint imaging, excellent presence, tonal accuracy.
System Weaknesses:	Extreme sensitivity (110dB/W/M at midrange frequencies) renders any system noise audible. That means very quiet tubes and balanced connections are necessary.
Video/HT System: None