Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

krisjan's Sound of real music System
IP Address: 147.160.26.19	Last Update: February 20, 2022 at 14:10:57
Amplifier:	Manley Snapper tubed monoblocks Orchard Audio Starkrimson class D monoblocks
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Cary SLP-05
Speakers:	Vandersteen Quatro Wood CT's
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Marantz SA-11S2 CD/SACD player Peachtree Audio SonaDac
Other Source(s):	JRiver MediaCenter
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Cardas Cross balanced interconnects; Cardas Golden Cross biwire speaker cables
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Monster HTS 5100 Signature power conditioner
Tweaks:	I use a standard surround receiver to generate rear channel sound. This works nicely to enhance the soundstage without a full investment in 5.1 multichannel.
Room Size (LxWxH):	22 x 14 x 9
Room Comments/Treatments:	This room is dedicated to audio only. Home theater is in a separate room. Room is treated with stacked bass traps in all 4 corners and at first reflection points along with diffusers on side and back walls. Best room I've ever had for audio.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical (90+% of the time) from the classical period on through today as long as it is not atonal. Some Jazz and contemporary Christian comprise the rest.
System Goals/Comments:	Reproduce violin, cello and piano like the real thing.
System Strengths:	Very musical; no listener fatigue; great soundstaging
System Weaknesses:	Tubes heat up the room in the summer!
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Samsung Flat 82-Inch 4K 8 Series UHD Smart TV
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Onkyo 605
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Polk
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony Blu-ray player
Comments on HT System:	Used mostly for watching BD movies and sports.