Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

Traddles's Main System
IP Address: 93.106.0.71	Last Update: March 09, 2024 at 09:21:30
Amplifier:	Marantz Model 9 (front; 70 W/ch), Model 8 (rear; 35 W/ch)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Marantz Model 7C
Speakers:	Speakers: KEF 104aB (85 dB/2.83 V/1 m)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Accuphase DP-77
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Garrard 401 / SME 3500-12". An assortment of cartridges. Homebrew phono stage, Sowter transformers.
Other Source(s):	FM tuners: Marantz 10B, McIntosh MR-78 AM tuner: AOR AR7030+ DRM tuner: Himalaya DRM 2009 DAB/DAB+ tuner: Tangent Tuner II Internet radio tuner: Tangent Quattro Open-reel decks: Revox A77HS, TEAC 3340S Cassette deck: TEAC V-450X
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Lamp cord / RG-174
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	QS decoder: Sansui QS-1 SQ decoder: Sony SQD-2020 Ambisonics UHJ decoder: Meridian 565 Homebrew racks & speaker stands
Tweaks:	None.
Room Size (LxWxH):	18' x 11' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Bookshelves (with books, LP's & CD's) line the walls. A heavy Turkish wool carpet on the floor.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Mostly classical. Some jazz, some blues, and some pop/rock.
System Goals/Comments:	Accuracy & good sound.
System Strengths:	Accuracy & good sound.
System Weaknesses:	Moderate sound levels only possible with present speakers. But full-range 3-way horn speakers are on the drawing board, and the drivers have already been acquired.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Samsung UE55ES7005
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Yamaha DSP-AX1.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Casual watching/listening: Samsung HW-F751 2.1 (sound bar + sub) Not-so-casual watching/listening: 7.0 system using 7 pcs identical 2-way B&W speakers.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Satellite tuner: SAB Sky 4900 FTASC HD DVD player: Oppo DV-980H BD player: Sony BDP-S350 VCR: Sony SLV-E130
Other HT Gear:	None
Comments on HT System:	With live satellite HD transmission, image quality is superb. Sound, while 'impressive' and effective for movies, is not exactly hifi.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Other interests/hobbies: Film-based b&w photography, Jalbert parafoils, hand planes, circuit theory, kayaking, astronomy, espresso coffee, cycling, early keyboard instruments, hiking, backcountry skiing, ham radio, spinning & weaving.