Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Scott 2.6/R's Main System
IP Address: 174.6.86.126	Last Update: December 01, 2009 at 08:54:50
Amplifier:	KR Audio Antares SET tube amp
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Space-Tech-Lab QA 111 balanced tube
Speakers:	Nola Viper IIA
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Sony DVD player/Monarchy DIP Classic/Space Tech Lab DA64 DAC with tube rectifier and tube output stage
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Oracle Delphi Mk II,OL rega250 tonearm with Heavyweight,Dynavector DV20-xh Transvalve tube phono stage Custom built heavy duty power supply by Space-Tech-Lab
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Speltz Anti Cable speaker cable, Moray James interconnect,AZ digital MC sq.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Oyaide outlets,Isolation Transformer,DIY power bar Custom amp and CDP stands
Tweaks:	Daruma ball bearings on CDP racing cones and vibrapods on all components,,preamp and CDP damped with blu-tak on caps and clock,speakers fuse protection and connector plate bypassed,MYE stands for speakers,Statmat CDi Blue mk II,all components sited in adjacent room to reduce vibration to components
Room Size (LxWxH):	14ft x 12ft x 8ft.
Room Comments/Treatments:	First sidewall reflections are treated with custom made absortion panels
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Acoustic rock,folk,flamenco guitar,female vocal,world music Progessive House,Trance
System Goals/Comments:	upgrade power cords to tel wire or lessloss
System Strengths:	Ability to involve me emotionally with the music,astonishing transparency,with the addition of the Space Tech preamp the dynamics are very good with an entertaining 'jump factor' coming from sounds suddenly emerging at different points in the room with great transients.Spacetech Lab is first tube amp I have heard that can control the Maggies and at the same time have the harmonic bloom and tonal colour of tubes ...one of the best midranges I have heard
System Weaknesses:	none yet ...have had speakers only a week and love them
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Sony 20' doing its duty until I get my front projector!!
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	run dvd's thru my main system
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	2 channel only
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony DVD
Comments on HT System:	waiting to purchase the projector before adding anything else
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	sailing/oil painting/rollerblading,skiing have own business in furniture design