Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

CometCKO 's Living Room (non-serious listening) System
IP Address: 32.212.195.86	Last Update: April 24, 2020 at 13:09:26
Amplifier:	Pilot SA-260 40wpc stereo tube amp; power supply update, NOS tubes (OR) Atma-Sphere M60.2 monoblocks
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	DIY line stage preamp
Speakers:	Audiokinesis Prisma
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Raspberry Pi/Appleberry HiFi DAC (Roon Endpoint)
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	DIY (Horizon silver-plated over copper) DIY interconnects (ultra-low capacitance)
Room Size (LxWxH):	26 x 26 x sloping
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Eclectic; 50% classical 50% modern/folk/celtic/blues/bluegrass/etc.
System Goals/Comments:	Started life as background music, but it's gained a life of its own. Pilot amp brought the whole thing to life. Atma-Sphere made it sound real.
System Strengths:	Excellent tone. Strings and piano excellent. Good deep bass (subs). Great for small ensembles and folk music. Realistic rock music volumes with Atma-Sphere.
System Weaknesses:	Not optimal room layout for good sound. Soundstage narrow. Better for rock/guitar/vocals than classical symphonies.
Video/HT System: None
TV/Projector:	Panasonic 50" plasma
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Marantz SR-5007/Innersound ESL300 amplifier on main speakers
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	North Creek Audio MTM w. Scan-speak/Revelators Vandersteen 2Wq subwoofer
Other HT Gear:	who cares?
Comments on HT System:	Mostly for other family members. I mostly listen to music in other rooms when TV is on.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Audi quattro club = ice driving! Restoring vintage amplifiers Whitewater kayaking