Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

Mike Mount's Main Music Room System
IP Address: 38.39.216.2	Last Update: March 21, 2020 at 14:06:04
Amplifier:	Atma-Sphere MA1 MKIII, my reference for ~15years "Hafler" Musical Concepts 500 Ultra build 255wpc++ "Hafler" 280/220 175/115wpc At times Radically restored / rebuilt / modified Adcom GFA545II - - - Same effortless familial sound Atma-Sphere M60 Mk2 II (60w) (fully optioned) modest power simply awesome amps! Jeff Rowland Model 501s (500 wpc) I was an early adopter of this technology Or for non OTL, Audio Research VT200 200 wpc., a load tolerant beast solid state like character.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Atma-Sphere MP1 Mk2 II (fully optioned) ALL Caddock resistors, all Teflon caps in the signal path. A 96 Caddock resistor loaded, very $$$ volume pot, balanced output only. Hafler based MM110: DC coupled, re-worked RIAA, removed protection / muting circuit, HEXFRED rectifiers, ALL Nichicon MUSE throughout, every single electrolytic is bypassed. The entire P/S has decaded film bypasses. *radical power supply work. Super fast with out sounding mechanical. Wicked Dynamic. Jeff Rowland Capri w/DAC
Speakers:	Harbeth M30.2, 87db sens. (mind blowing speakers) Classic BBC LS5/9 derived, voiced neutral and very flat. The Roger LS5/9 was one of the most fun to listen to speakers. The 30.2 out-preform my memories of Quad ESL63 and the LS5/9, I used for 10 years along side them... Silverline SR17 Supreme 91db sens.(has been my main speaker) a defacto standard as a reference tool, for evaluation and building. It will take any amount of power, be uncomfortable to listen before over load. Sold: 'honorable mention' Revel Studios with Revel S30 subwoofer (Studios 87db) unbelievable set-up! At times . . . for fun 'reference worthy' - amazing! Silverline Audio SR17 Supreme (91db) fabulous in booth systems Occasionally Quad ESL-57s Atma-Sphere M-60mkII mono blocks running on 6 tubes Or Quicksilver MM amps.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Pioneer as Transport Mark Levinson No.360s
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Sota Star/SME V/Talisman or Linn LP12 / trampoline / Ittok
Other Source(s):	Meridian Tuner (seldom use FM) Kenwoood KT-7500 / 7100 / 6500 (all rebuilt, fully restored)
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Kimber Silver Surfer (IC) Kimber Monacle (speaker) a transparent dream... Cardas Golden Reference Bi Wire system IC and speaker runs or 5' Biwire Golden Cross +++ StraightWire Cresendo system IC and speaker
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Kimber AC Virtual Dynamics, Power 3, David (AC) PS Audio - Power Ports +++ Ultimate Outlets, Juice Bars
Tweaks:	Have my own discrete power transformer 9out on the pole)sweet AC 24/7, stiff and quiet.
Room Size (LxWxH):	21' x 14' x 7.4
Room Comments/Treatments:	Conventions of a living room at the moment. All good. Unexpected.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Nearly everything, from all sources.
System Goals/Comments:	TRUTH, full-range like response (even without sub...) with greater sense of' dynamics. the higher powered' amplifiers required (both tube and SS). Love Rowlands, 'Haflers" and Atma-Spheres! alternate Summer / Winter seasonal use over extended periods
System Strengths:	TRUTH, dynamic, utterly effortless, (you are there) believable - scale of the musical event, you can listen all day long . . . without fatigue with associated speakers.
System Weaknesses:	Phono UPGRADES needed... Stylus...
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Assorted Canon projectors OR Sony PVM 2530 pro monitor 1986 circa. still kicking...
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Sony STR DA1000ES
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Harbeth Ls 5/12a or Spica TC-60
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Varied - cable (mostly) QT content, computer, dvd dSLR footage (masters) Apple WiFi integration.
Other HT Gear:	Audioquest Python IC and AQ speaker
Comments on HT System:	More of a focus on 2 ch
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	I am back to building and hot rodding vintage audio gear. I love the work. Photography...(yes) and music are principle interest. (critical for maintainence) staying young. I l o v e GERMAN cars - cooking and fine wine, travel, hiking, bicycli