Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

G Squared's Main System System
IP Address: 73.163.88.239	Last Update: January 05, 2024 at 10:00:22
Amplifier:	Cary CAD-200 input rolled off at 50Hz with ProAcs and 70 Hz with LRS.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audio Research LS3
Speakers:	Magnepan LRS or ProAc Studio 3 Rythmic F15 HP Subwoofer
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	2 TB external HD - or Tidal streaming through a Raspberry Pi4B - Schiit Bifrost, Multibit Unison USB
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Rega Planar 2 with Rega Cartridge (in storage - switched to line stage (now I need a phono stage - or maybe not).
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Speaker Wire - Reference Wire Interconnects - Blue Jean Cables, Vampire Wire and Monster Cable
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Bello lowboy TV/audio stand
Tweaks:	Herbies Audio Lab Threaded Stud Gliders on ProAc speaker stands - MagnaRiser, Airborne stands on the LRS
Room Size (LxWxH):	33 ft x 17 ft x 10 ft
Room Comments/Treatments:	Dimensions are for listening area. Room has hardwood floor. Listening position is about half way back. Area open to the entire first floor.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Everything except really hard rock, nasty rap and opera
System Goals/Comments:	either - the illusion of no speakers (maggies) or immersive (ProAc)
System Strengths:	When the music is "in the room"
System Weaknesses:	does not make poor recordings sound better
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Samsung 60"
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Vantas S50A (Processor and 3 channel amplifier) Allows for HT integration without violating main audio singal path.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	B&W Rock Solid Monitors(rears), B&W CC6 S2 (center), See above (mains) and Sub as above
Sources (DVD/VCR):	cable
Comments on HT System:	old HT tech
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	I work on standards, testing and certification programs for all kinds of stuff. I have driven a roadster since I was 16.