Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

jsusky's Home System
IP Address: 209.193.41.50	Last Update: November 12, 2008 at 14:03:35
Amplifier:	Spring 2008: Quicksilver KT-88 (60W/8ohms), ASL 8W/8ohm Single Ended EL34 2001: NYAL Moscode 300
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	2008: Audio Research SP-6A - phono only Audio Research LS-5 - line stage 2001: Audio Research SP-6A
Speakers:	2008: Custom Horn/Dynamic system: Cornwall Copy - ported with Lambda Acoustics TD-15M woofer, TAD-2001/JBL 2370 1" compression/90 x 40 rectangular horn, Community M-200/Sierra-Brooks "500Hz" tractrix horn, Bob Crites custom 700Hz/4kHZ1st order crossover. Killer for $4,000-$4,500. 2001: Kindel Audio PLS-a (quasi-line source, ported "QB-III" Q =.35, F3 = 38hz.) (6)-6-1/2" woofs, 16-1" Fostex domes - two way.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	2008: Oppo 970 Universal CD/SACD/DVD-A/DVD Player, Sony 333 SACD carousel in reserve 2001: DVD Player Pioneer DV-414
Turntable/Phono Stage:	2008: Sota Sapphire/Super Mat/Clamp, FR64SS arm, NOS Ortofon MC200 pickup (0.08mV/5 cm/sec), Cotter Mk2L MC Transformer ("L" strapped - 37db gain) 2001: Two in box, none set up :
Other Source(s):	2008: Nakamichi Dragon Cassette Player 2001: LV Player, tuner.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	2008: AQ Type 4 Spkr cable, cheap stuff - xover to drivers. AQ Emerald "Hyperlitz" and old Lapis interconnects, other homebrew. 2001: AudioQuest - cheap, I sole all the pricey stuff when I was a dealer for this wonderful, ethical audio comp[any.
Room Size (LxWxH):	20' x 16' x 8'-12' peaked
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	2001: Tonight I (and April) played Carman McRae, U2, The Guess Who, Nigel Kennedy's 4-Seasons (Vivaldi), Several Mozart Divetertimenti, Beatles, Thelonious Monk, Holly Cole, and Art Pepper. Just havin' fun drinking and eating (and listening).
System Goals/Comments:	Dormant audiophile thinks Gizmo/Rosenberg is right - go for configurable/modular/adjustable variety in music replay.
System Strengths:	2008: Clean, open, uncolored midrange. No compulsion to make serious changes.
System Weaknesses:	2008: bass does not have impact that Klipsch LaScala's have - might someday go for LaScala copy - or stock LaScala woofer/cabinet - up the sensitivity from 98dB/1m/2.83V to 104dB 2001: Lots of them - but still fundamentally fun and crankable (lotsa unstrained, lo fatigue volume easily acheivable.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Cheap 27" Pawnshop TV
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	See above
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	See above
Sources (DVD/VCR):	See above
Other HT Gear:	See above
Comments on HT System:	See above