Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

No Regrets's Main system System
IP Address: 65.25.213.117	Last Update: January 09, 2016 at 18:20:08
Amplifier:	Bel Canto SET40 Single ended triode using 845 outputs providing 37watts rms driving my Dunlavy SCIV's. Wavelength Cardinal X1 20th Anniversary 300B Single Ended Triode Monoblocks with Western Electric 300B's driving my Vintage Tannoy Monitor Golds in Custom Cabinets.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	First Sound Presence Audio Line Stage. Dual mono using 6922's and OA2's. Home brew passive being used in the den system.
Speakers:	Dunlavy SC-IV in main system, Tannoy Monitor Gold type lsu/hf/12/8 12" (in custom cabinets made of baltic birch and walnut veneers, heavily braced and lined with acoustic foam, crossovers redone with audiophile components wired directly bypassing the controls) in den system with Wavelength Cardinal X1 20th Anniversary 300B Single Ended Triode Monoblock Amplifiers, Wharfedale W25's and W60's in bedroom systems with Custom Pilot EL84 amp.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Naim CDS2/XPS/Super Burndy/Flash Remote
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Linn LP12, Pink Link DC Battery Power Supply, Naim Aro tonearm, Benz Ruby ZH Zebra Wood bodied MC, Artemis Labs PH-1 tubed phonostage providing 52db of gain without SUT's.
Other Source(s):	McIntosh MR67 tubed tuner
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Acoustic Zen Satori Shotgun/ FMS Zero, Mark Grant G2000HD, Audioquest Quartz and Ruby.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	VPI 16.5 record cleaner. VH Audio HotBox Power Distribution with Flavor 4 Powercord.
Tweaks:	NOS Mullard and Telefunken tubes. Western Electric 300B's.
Room Size (LxWxH):	16 x 12 x 8.5
Room Comments/Treatments:	Oriental rugs on hardwood floor, treatments in corners.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	All acoustic music. Big band and small combo jazz. Vocals. Big symphony and chamber works. Both acoustic and electric blues.
System Goals/Comments:	Continually trying to emulate the live experiences that I'm blessed with hearing several times a week.
System Strengths:	Great harmonics and tonal structure. Realistic dynamics both micro and macro.
System Weaknesses:	Need to replace my audioquest cables. System does not sound as good during weekdays as at night or on weekends. Check into power factor correction. Considering another single ended triode amplifier to mate with my Tannoys.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Panasonic VIERA TC-P42ST30 42-Inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Linn HiFi
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Phase Technology with integrated subs
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony DVD
Comments on HT System:	My main interest is in two channel audio.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Playing my Montagnana cello. Spending our summertime out on the water in our Cruisers Yachts. Capturing images with my Nikon Df.