Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

AnalogJ's AnalogJ System
IP Address: 174.252.13.210	Last Update: August 15, 2012 at 17:01:38
Amplifier:	Unison Research Unico w/level-2 modification by Parts ConneXion
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	none
Speakers:	Castle Eden
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Rega Saturn
Turntable/Phono Stage:	VPI Scout w/Aires 3 platter, peripheral clamp and weight. Art Audio Vinyl One phono stage. Shunyata Python Alpha power cord on Vinyl One.
Other Source(s):	Sherwood 3000V tuner.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Grover Huffman silver biwire; Grover Huffman silver cables AND Tara Labs 'The One' between phono stage, CD player and amp.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Shunyata Hydra 6 and Alpha Python PC. Dedicated power outlet with Shunyata wall receptacle. Grover Huffman power cords
Tweaks:	RoomTune Corner Tunes.
Room Size (LxWxH):	12 x 14 x 10
Room Comments/Treatments:	RoomTunes Corner Tunes seems to eliminate any smearing.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, vocal jazz, rock, musical theater. Also chamber and symphonic music.
System Goals/Comments:	Connect to the music with both body and soul.
System Strengths:	Emotionally connecting.
System Weaknesses:	Slight bump in the upper bass, so not quite as quick or articulate down there as I'd like. But overall, the system is nicely balanced.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Sony KV32HS420. 32' High-def CRT
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Same as audio.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Same as audio.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Panasonic EL85H DVD recorder; JVC-3902 VCR
Other HT Gear:	Monster Cable HTS-1000 power line conditioner. Dedicated source-oriented power outlet with FMI wall receptacle.
Comments on HT System:	Gotta love the HD picture on CRTs. Dynamic range of CRTs wipes any plasma or LCD. And it's plenty big for my room.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Actor/musician/music director. professional website: www.agencyprotalent.com/jeffb