Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

musiclvr's living room System
IP Address: 24.143.165.180	Last Update: December 27, 2008 at 23:19:04
Amplifier:	Symphonic Line RG4 MKIII monoblocks
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Sonic Frontiers SFLP2
Speakers:	KEF 201/2. Maestro XL sub woofer. Apogee Diva's waiting for a bigger space.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Luxman D105u/Theta DS Pro III
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Loyd Walker modified Maplenoll Apollo, Sumiko SHO / Madrigal Carnegie I / McCormack micro phono. ABT-1 w/ Koetsu Rosewood waiting for trial.
Other Source(s):	Tape - Sony TC-K630ES, Revox Tuner
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Omega Micro II speaker cables, Purist Audio Colossus, Nordost and other interconnects.
Tweaks:	Walker points under turntable, motor, preamp.
Room Size (LxWxH):	14 x 14 x 8 -> 20
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	yes. Jazz, rock, experimental, ambient, world. love Tuva!
System Goals/Comments:	After 10 years on the road, nice to have a system again, be it so humble.
System Strengths:	Loud and clear. Great sound stage, but not deep. All sources very nicely defined with lots of clarify and air. Phono better than CD, but just a little.
System Weaknesses:	not enough goose bumps.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Sony 52" projection
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Pioneer Elite 59TXI
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Martin Logan Logos Center, KEF 201/2 front side, Onkyo rear side and rear. Maestro XL subwoofer.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Samsung DVD and VCR
Other HT Gear:	cable box
Comments on HT System:	a work in progress. DVD through HT is no match for CD through stereo.