Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

ly776's Home System System
IP Address: 68.55.111.230	Last Update: June 09, 2007 at 20:23:21
Amplifier:	Jolida 502B (60w) NAD C320 BEE (50w)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	NAD C320 BEE (currently using pre-amp section only for tuner and tape player)
Speakers:	Dynaco A-50 Dynaco A-25 (crossover and capacitors upgraded)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Philips CDR775
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Connoisseur BD2A Shure V15VxMR Cartridge Bellari VP129 Phono Preamp
Other Source(s):	Denon TU-280 Tuner Onkyo TA-W450 Tape Deck
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Signal Speaker Cables and Interconnects
Tweaks:	Replaced stock Jolida pre-amp tubes with NOS Mullard 4024 (replaces 12AT7) and GE 6681(replaces 12AX7), and stock Bellari tube with NOS 12AX7 Mullard.
Room Size (LxWxH):	20 x 20 x 7
Room Comments/Treatments:	Room is a thick wooded panel with carpeting in basement.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical - Particularly Piano Jazz Rock
System Goals/Comments:	Well rounded system oriented towards vinyl.
System Strengths:	Sounds quite good with acoustic music, with relatively few instruments. Solo piano, jazz trios, and guitar.
System Weaknesses:	Does not reproduce as well with large complex music - large symphonic pieces or multi-tracked rock.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Run of the mill Philips TV and RCA DVD.