Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

E-Stat's Music System
IP Address: 107.142.146.197	Last Update: January 17, 2024 at 11:27:09
Amplifier:	VTL MB-450 Signature power amplifiers with Herbie's tube dampers on driver tubes. Harmonic Technology Magic Reference power cords.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audio Research SP20 with Belden 83803 power cord
Speakers:	Sound Lab U-1PX (now called U790) with Hot-Rodded Toroid II backplates using silver HiFi tuning fuse and Asylum power cord.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Audio Research DAC8 with USB3 update with Belden 83803 power cord. Sonore ultraRendu player with HDPLEX 200W power supply using Ghent starquad DC cord. Networked to Synology 718+ NAS server running LMS via CAT6 located in office downstairs. Use iPeng controller software on iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Dynavector/VPI DV-20XH mid output cartridge, Souther TQ-1 linear arm, VPI Scout with 300 RPM motor driven by Phoenix Engineering Eagle controller, JPS Labs power cord, VPI HW-2 isolation base, VPI HW-16 RCM.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	JPS Labs cables: 1 meter FX (phono), 8' Superconductor+ speaker, Blue Truth XLR Ultra for DAC and pre to power
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Two 20A dedicated lines using Leviton hospital grade outlets. Monster HTS3000 conditioner for sources. Tripp Lite surge protectors for Sound Lab power supplies and ethernet.
Room Size (LxWxH):	25+' x 16' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Wonderful sounding dedicated room with dormers at each end. Rear section adds four feet to about a third room width. With lots of measured experimentation, I was able to get very neutral response from 25 hz to 200 hz with a mild room lift. Use twelve bass traps, Skyline diffusors, an array of studio diffusors and three fake plants
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Most types except Country/Rap
System Goals/Comments:	Natural reproduction of acoustical music / voice
System Strengths:	Disappears
System Weaknesses:	Not for the 100 db crowd.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	75" Samsung Q90B Monitor
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Emotiva MC1 processor, XPA-5 power amp with Belden 83803 power cord.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Acoustat 1+1 mains, Magnepan MC-1 surrounds, Eosone RSP 912 powered subs attached via Emotiva Virtual Copper
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Oppo BD-103 player with microSD card containing music library
Other HT Gear:	Motorola cable/DVR and Roku Ultra with access to media server.
Comments on HT System:	A genuine kilowatt provides nice headroom and powered subs deliver decent low end slam. Speakers have very neutral voice and breathe in the room. Dedicated 20A line. Subs placed at front and rear diagonals (LF/RR).
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