Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

EBerlin's Only System... System
IP Address: 71.246.213.183	Last Update: August 13, 2008 at 17:19:36
Amplifier:	JoLida 801a tube integrated (6550C -SED, 6SN7 - Tung-Sol & Allegro Sound 12AX7B)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Antique Sound Lab MG Head DT/OTL headphone amplifier (Mk III)
Speakers:	Older Vandersteen 2Cs
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Roksan Caspian MkI
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Linn LP12/Sumiko Premier MMT Revised/Denon 103/CineMag SUT/Bottlehead Seduction (self-built)
Other Source(s):	Nakamichi MR-1 Professional Three-Head Cassette Deck
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Mapleshade Double Golden Helix with custom Mapleshade ribbon jumpers CDP to amp: Music Metre IV TT to phono pre: Van den Hul D501 Phono pre to amp: VH Audio 'Pulsar' DIY interconnect Integrated amp tape out to headphone amp: VH Audio 'Pulsar' DIY interconnect Cassette to amp: inexpensive custom-made RCA to 1/4' interconnects
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Salamander Archetype 5.0 Rack
Tweaks:	Dedicated circuit for system, which greatly improved the sound. Inverted cones under CDP with Tendercup Cone Point Feet Isolators attached to bottom of CD player.
Room Size (LxWxH):	15 x 15 x 7 ft.
Room Comments/Treatments:	None
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical, Jazz, Rock/Pop, Alt-Country. General preference for avant-garde/contemporary in Classical and Jazz.
System Goals/Comments:	Goal is simply to enjoy the music as much as possible at any given time. Secondary goal: avoid getting too manic about upgrading.
System Strengths:	Overall balance, smoothness, richness, musicality.
System Weaknesses:	None really. Could be better overall but no specific complaints.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Sony Flat Screen TV 24'
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Onkyo receiver bought on eBay
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Found-on-the-street speakers with replacement woofers from Radio Shack.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony DVD Model 315
Other HT Gear:	TiVO
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Occupation: documentary filmmaker and still photographer. Interests: My family; I listen to music a lot!; literature/reading; about the history of religion, current events, some philosophy, about Japanese history/culture (especially The Tale of Genji).