Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

MikeD@NZ's hiding in my study System
IP Address: 210.246.12.226	Last Update: September 01, 2007 at 14:58:42
Amplifier:	technics su-3400
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	none
Speakers:	audio pro on heavy steel custom stands. AKG and sennheiser headphones. yamaha sub sw315.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	computor
Turntable/Phono Stage:	technics sl-1210 mk 3 with origin live rega tonearm, on sesmic sink, goldmund relief clamp, rega cartridge,sorbathane and felt mats. Also technics sp-10 mk 2 custom made laminated ply and MDf plinth, sme 3012 tonearm, shure m95ed cartridge, original rubber mat and shelf liner. Rek-o-kut (good quality) phono switch allows me to connect two turntables to one amp.
Other Source(s):	minidisc, DAT recorder, revox,tascam and akai r2r recorders. Occassionally other turntables including DD denon,technics sl-1100,NAD, goldring lenco/ garrard 401/thorens 125/thorens 160B/michell hydraulic reference.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	whatever reachs
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	turntables are on a heavy wooden cupboard made in 1910.
Tweaks:	squash balls, bluetack and those little rubber things you put on tennis rackets to absorb vibrations.
Room Size (LxWxH):	300cm x 300cm x 240cm
Room Comments/Treatments:	Nil. This is intended to be as much as possible, a no fuss system.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	jazz,blues, music from 70's/80's
System Goals/Comments:	clear nearfield listening good alternative to main system when I have to leave the lounge for others.
System Strengths:	driving sound, great for rock. second best system in my neighbourhood.
System Weaknesses:	average amp with noisy pots.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Buying coffee machines. I am a mental health nurse.