Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

sjg's Main System in Living Room System
IP Address: 209.6.123.89	Last Update: April 16, 2019 at 07:10:09
Amplifier:	Anthem Integrated 2 (hybrid ss amp w/2 Siemens 6922's in preamp section) modified by Chris Johnson
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	none
Speakers:	Vienna Acoustics Mozart Beech 90 db sensitivity
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Oppo 105, Tascam DA-3000
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Linn LP12 90's Ekos tonearm, Benz Glider SL, Benz Wood SL, McCormack Micro Phono Drive Revision A w/ separate power supply; 150R, - for vintage records and 78s - Technics sp-15 and Technics KAB 1200 mkii modified - Denon 103, Benz Glider HO + Shure M44-7 cartridges with Expert Stylus Custom stylii
Other Source(s):	Magnum Dynalab Tuner Etude
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Cardas Hexlink V and FMS cables throughout Zero, Nexus, Microwave, ESP love them!
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Richard Grey Power conditioner; Chris VH Power Chords
Room Size (LxWxH):	18 x 18 x 12
Room Comments/Treatments:	wood floors w/ area rug. shift listening chair from tv viewing on short wall to listening across room on long wall.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	all over the place -- medieval to modern classical, jazz, blues, rock, some pop
System Goals/Comments:	I tend to sacrifice detail for open easy sound -- my ears are easily fatigued.
System Strengths:	lovely on chamber music and ensemble jazz. The new Linn LP12 provides more detail than any other source I have owned without sacrificing openness and warmth
System Weaknesses:	on opera and big symphony stuff it lacks the scale and realism I'd wish for.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	46" Sony HDTV
Sources (DVD/VCR):	oppo 105
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	birding, photography, music, records, dogs