Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

eagertrader's Poor man's audio Nirvana System
IP Address: 173.73.103.173	Last Update: October 30, 2015 at 12:43:39
Amplifier:	Korneff 45 SEi - Integrated amplifier puts out a wooping 1.5 wpc of magic. Uses National Union 45 power tubes.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	Kalinowski (KCS Custom Speakers) built bacl loaded horns of the venerable Nagaoka design. Drivers are Audio Nirvana Super 8 Cast frames with Bybee Purifiers. Velodyne 18" HGS power sub. This 1500 W monster only kicks in below 40 HZ.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Rega Planet 2000 used as a transport feeding a Shiit Audio Gugnir DAC which makes the digital sound closer to analog. Spectacular sound with true Hi-Rez (96/24 or 192/24) files from the computer through the USB port.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Rega P5 table / Benz Micro Glyder MC cartridge with the SoundSmith ruby stylus/ Ear 834P phono-pre w/Mullard tubes. Analog magic.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Speakers: Highland & Dared, Inter: Blue Jeans Cable LC-1 Power: Van-Den-Hul
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Monster
Tweaks:	Brass cones under Amp and Speakers, Bubble wrap under Turntable marble platform and Phono Stage Bybee Purifier bullets on speakers
Room Size (LxWxH):	22 x 18 x 8
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classic, Blues, Rock, Jazz, Latin
System Goals/Comments:	To achieve higher levels of audio refinement on an incremental basis, and on a tight budget (WAF)
System Strengths:	Warmth, Detail, Presence
System Weaknesses:	More 3D'ness
Video/HT System: Separate
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	B&K
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Canton - Center Polks-In-wall rear
Sources (DVD/VCR):	LG Blue Ray player Sony Carousel DVD player
Other HT Gear:	Sony VCR
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Skiing Live classical music concerts Real Estate