Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

Dave B 's Serious Toys System
IP Address: 99.179.149.37	Last Update: February 12, 2020 at 06:32:41
Amplifier:	BAT VK-60 (Main system) Stereomour II 2A3 SET amp
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audio Research Reference 1 preamp (Main system) Z-Systems rdp-1 Digital Preamplifier and Transparent Tone Control. (Main system) Z-Systems radc-2 is a 24bit A/D for Analog Source input. Aragon 18k MkII P&G with IPS (paired with the Stereomour II)
Speakers:	Paradigm Persona 9H (Main system) NHT 1.5's re-purposed with point source full range drivers, Thiel-Small tuned port. With Paradigm PDR-100 stereo subs. ~99dB sensitivity. Used in the 2A3 SET system. For loud R&R, a pair of EV sx300a powered 2-ways. Mackie SRM1850 subwoofer. Cool for parties and such!
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Krell KPS-20i integrated CD Player with the Delta 9 option and HDCD. (Main system) Benchmark DAC3 B with Roon Core on a PC. (Main system) Z-Systems rdp-1 (Main system) Emotiva ERC-3 (2A3 SET system)
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Brinkmann Bardo with RoNt II tube power supply, with Brinkmann 12.1 arm, on a HRS R3X iso platform. (Main system) Acoustical Systems Archon cartridge (on the Brinkmann 12.1 arm) Pass Labs XP-15 phono stage (Main system) Pro-Ject Carbon Debut DC (2A3 SET system) Pro-Ject Power Box DS Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2 Ortofon 2M Bronze (on the Carbon Debut DC) Cleaner Vinyl system + Ultrasonic tank
Other Source(s):	Kenwood KT-88 FM Tuner Denon TU-1500RD Tuner
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Morrow MA7 Grand Reference 1.5m XLR, 1.5m Tara Labs RSC Master Gen 2 w/ XLR terminations, Synergistic Research Tricon 2M phono cables, 2.5m Tice 416A Biwires, 3m Tice IC-1A XLR's, 2m MIT MI-330+'s, plus many others.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	a tweaked Tice PBIII HP Power Conditioner, 3 Tice Infinite Speed Power Cords, Lovan Sovreign 2+2's plus the Amp Stands for a horizontal arrangement. Synergistic Research AC Master Couplers
Tweaks:	2 isolated ground, dedicated 20A AC mains lines, feeding a Hubbell AC outlet which supplies the Tice Power Block 3
Room Size (LxWxH):	25' x 16' x 18'/9'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Vicoustics panels and diffusers.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Electric & Acoustic Jazz, Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Be-Bop and Hard Bop Jazz, Baroque, 19th and 20th Century Symphony Composers, Female Vocal, Chorale and..... some good'ol Rock 'n Roll
System Goals/Comments:	Front Row Perspective or Listening Amongst the Musicians during the Session
System Strengths:	PRESENCE, beautiful 3D Soundstage, Great Imaging with depth, Full Range 18Hz-20kHz+, Very Natural Tonal Balance from top to bottom, Excellent Tight Deep Bass
System Weaknesses:	n/a
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Sony Bravia XBR75X940E
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Yamaha Aventage RX-A1070 running 7.1 config
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Paradigm Premier 800f front mains, Paradigm 600C center, Boston Acoustic full range sides, Paradigm Atom SE rears, Paradigm Defiance X12 pair of subs.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony UBP-X800
Other HT Gear:	Using leftover MIT cables and i/c's to lash the HT system together.
Comments on HT System:	4K UHD and Dolby Atmos is awesome!
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Play guitar, collect vintage tube guitar amps and guitars. Build electronic gadgets, tweak tube amps, restore antique radios. Ham Radio operator - Amateur Extra class. Astronomy. Work in microelectronics.