Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

AK HIFI's AK HIFI System
IP Address: 64.59.144.24	Last Update: November 27, 2008 at 18:47:40
Amplifier:	Conrad Johnson Cav-50 with all NOS tubes
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	JMLab Focal, Electra 905 with 135lb custom made Solid T6 Aluminum Stands
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Benchmark DAC I. Denon Professional CD Player as Transport. Shunyata antares interconnect Dac to Cav-50. PS Audio Balance Digital Cable Transport to Dac. Herbie Audio Tender feet.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Thorens TD350. Dynavector 17D3. Rega RB250 arm. Coph Nia phono preamplifier. BDR Cones. Harmonic Resolution Systems Record Clamp. Boston Audio Mat 1. Hovland Music Groove 2 Turntable to Phono Amplifier Wire. Shunyata antares interconnect Phono Amplifier to Cav-50.Upgrade Counterweight on Rega Arm.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Harmonic Technology's Magic Reference speaker cables. XLO Electric Power Cords.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Blue Circle Power Conditioner. Lovan Audio Rack with lead filled tubes.
Tweaks:	BDR Cones. Harmonic Resolution Systems damping plates. Lead pellet bags on speakers. Herbie Audio Microphonics-Absorbing Audio/Video Feet and Tube rings.
Room Size (LxWxH):	5.2 m x 5.2 m x 2.4 m
Room Comments/Treatments:	My living room and dining room. Speakers centered in room, 1 meter from back wall and 2 meters apart. Chair 2 meters from speakers.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz,Classical,Blues,Female Vocals.
System Goals/Comments:	UPGRADES: New Arm and/or Table. JMLab Micro Utopie BE Speakers. Manley Labs 300B amp and Phono Amp. SELL MY CDS THE WHOLE LOT WAS A WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY.
System Strengths:	Detailed,Musical
System Weaknesses:	Lacking Deep Bass
Video/HT System: None