Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

nationalbar's Music Room System
IP Address: 67.250.44.82	Last Update: January 18, 2023 at 05:29:58
Amplifier:	Speakers are active.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Benchmark LA4
Speakers:	MAIN SPEAKERS: Ocean Way Audio HR4 (rev.2) h/p'ed @80hz SPEAKER STANDS: Sound Anchors ADMID stands. DISTRIBUTED BASS ARRAY: 4x Rythmik Audio E22 subs, in asymmetrical "swarm", 80hz to 20hz.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	CD TRANSPORT: TASCAM CD-500B DAC: Topping D90SE
Turntable/Phono Stage:	TURNTABLE: Technics SL-1200G TONEARM: Technics HEADSHELL: Pro-Ject Signature Wood (oak) with built-in azimuth adjustment. ACCESSORY: KAB TD-1000 tonearm fluid damper PICKUP: Grado Statement 3 RECORD MAT: Oracle hard mat AC CORD: EMC Eupen NA201 RECORD WEIGHT: Stillpoints LPI V2 PHONO PREAMP: Black Ice Fusion F159 CARTRIDGE SET UP & LOADING PARAMETERS: VTF: 1.85g SRA/VTA: 92 degrees AZIMUTH: 50/50 via Fozgometer PHONO PREAMP LOADING: 47k ohms GAIN: 60db
Other Source(s):	Bluesound NODE, for radio & streaming, through the Topping D90SE DAC
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	VOVOX Sonorus Direct S balanced interconnects. Grimm TPR balanced for the subwoofer system. EMC Eupen NA201 power cords and DIY Power cords.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Sterling Modular Versa II rack for electronics. Townshend Seismic Platform on custom Sound Anchor rack for turntable. Townshend isolation pods. DIY power distribution units.
Tweaks:	P&S 8300 WMRI ac receptacles
Room Size (LxWxH):	30 x 18 x 9
Room Comments/Treatments:	Rugs. Drapes. Wall hangings.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	90% Classical & Opera. 10% Jazz.
System Goals/Comments:	Live, "in-the-room" realism.
System Strengths:	Goal achieved. Breathtaking realism. Lifelike dynamics. Easily clarifies dense, complex orchestral music and Opera. Utterly effortless.
System Weaknesses:	Looks industrial.
Video/HT System: None
TV/Projector:	None. TV is awful.