Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

Steady339's Paradigm S1 V.3 with tube electronics System
IP Address: 67.181.170.244	Last Update: July 28, 2012 at 16:15:35
Amplifier:	Counterpoint SA-100 power amp with the NP-100 basic upgrade done by Michael Elliott
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Philly 7B (2C51 tube based with NOS Bendix)
Speakers:	Paradigm S1 v.3 on Paradigm stands
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Pioneer Elite DV-47Ai(used as transport only) Eastern Electric MiniMac DAC Plus
Turntable/Phono Stage:	SOTA Star Sapphire/ Benz Ace-L Audio Interface transformer L
Other Source(s):	27"iMac with Pure Music driver software Panasonic DMP-BD35 Blu-Ray Apple TV (black)
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Van Den Hul D-102 II interconnects Cardas Hexlink 5-C speaker cables
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Salamander Design Archetype 5.0 audio rack
Tweaks:	NA
Room Size (LxWxH):	16' x 8' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:	small shoe-box shaped listening room
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, Classical, Rock, folk--anything that sounds good!
System Goals/Comments:	life-like tone for acoustic instruments & voice, micro dynamics, transparency, musically involving on a wide variety of music styles
System Strengths:	transparency, detail, smoothness, focus, harmonic richness, sound staging, micro dynamics, musically involving on a wide variety of music
System Weaknesses:	Low bass
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Sanyo 32" (main) Vizio 24" (bedroom)
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Pioneer VSX-1019AH
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Energy RC-Micro 5.1(in bedroom) Energy Reference Connoisseur 3.1 with Veritas SW (main HT)
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Panasonic DMP-BD35 Blu-Ray Sony PS3 (in bedroom)
Other HT Gear:	NA
Comments on HT System:	Energy RC-Micro is amazing for its tiny size! Pioneer VSX-1019AH has given some wonderful HT & music sounds for a low-cost receiver!
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Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	photography, violin/fiddle, guitar, mandolin