Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

Vynuhl.Addict 's Sonic Bliss System
IP Address: 154.20.221.131	Last Update: October 30, 2007 at 18:37:45
Amplifier:	Aspen Soraya CB105, 105w @8R 210w @4R..
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Alps Blue based shunt passive volume.
Speakers:	PSB Image 2B's, rebuilt crossovers with high grade caps in series roles.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Rotel RCD-02, reworked output buffer stage and 39ohm output impedence with plenty of drive.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	DIY Turntable-1 1/4' vinyl platter, Expressimo modded RB-250.DeepGroove Subplatter mod. Channel Islands Audio-Vpp.1 Sumiko Blue Point #2
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Interconnects are all 30awg Kynar wire IC's. Speaker cable is HomeDepot 14awg OFC stranded, in green wrap..
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Monster HTS-1000 MKII for the sources.
Room Size (LxWxH):	24 x 24 x `8
Room Comments/Treatments:
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock, Jazz, Pop, Blues, anything good!!
System Goals/Comments:	Truth to the source and realistic sound, musicians in my listening room.
System Strengths:	Incredibly transparent, utter lack of an IM distortion and presents music very naturally, like a great tube amp, but with the power and drive of a great SS amp. I can listen for hours without ear fatigue and be graced with sweet music and low level detail that captured the essence of each recording.
System Weaknesses:	Speakers, prior to the crossover mods they were good, after mods they were great but not the last word in detail. Flat response and great imaging dependant on the amplifier driving them, something that the Soraya does impeccably and effortlessly.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Drumming, Guitarist, Songwriter, DIY projects