Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

B4S's Reference System
IP Address: 65.30.29.163	Last Update: January 21, 2012 at 10:45:41
Amplifier:	Onix SP3 integrated or Linn Powertek
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Van Alstine Super Pas 4i (tube hybrid) - using just as a headphone amp and phono preamp with SP3, or regular duty with the Linn.
Speakers:	GR Research Diluceo in Mappa Burl DIY tapped horn subwoofer with MCM 8" driver and Parts Express amplifier. AKG K501 and Grado SR-80 headphones
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Sony SCD-CE595 SACD player Musical Fidelity X-ACT (for MD and DVD players)
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Thorens TD 160 Sumiko Blue Point
Other Source(s):	Sony MDS-JE510 minidisc Pioneer DV-414 dvd player
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Audioquest Crystal II speaker cable Synergistic Research Alpha interconnect Monster M-550i interconnects Audioquest OPT-1 toslink digital Transparent coax digital
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Lovan Affiniti 24' sand filled stands for Diluceos, which are coupled to the stands with Fun-Tak IKEA EXPEDIT shelving used as system rack and LP storage DIY power cords and power strip
Room Size (LxWxH):	18 x 12 x 8
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Bigband (from the 1930's to present) Small group jazz (instrumental and vocal) Classical: Orchestral, Chamber, Solo, Opera Various choral(ex: Dale Warland Singers, Chanticleer) Classic Rock Some 70s
System Goals/Comments:	Looking for an accurate playback system for music study and enjoyment. So far so good.
System Strengths:	Large soundstage, great imaging, speed, dynamics, and detail with zero listener fatigue
System Weaknesses:	No complaints.
Video/HT System: None