Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

noncondition's Main system ( II ) System
IP Address: 176.83.6.184	Last Update: March 27, 2024 at 10:10:40
Amplifier:	Nagra PMA, solid state, 200 w/8 Ω, monoblock amps
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Nagra PL-L, two box, hybrid, 12AX7 ( x 2 )/12AU7 tube complement, line preamp
Speakers:	Acuhorn Rosso Superiore175 Superleggera, 1 way, 99 dB SPL/4 Ω comp. proprietary dipole driver horns
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Transport: EMM Labs CDSD SACD DAC: EMM Labs DAC6 DSD
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Turntable: Pluto Audio Model 12A Standard belt drive, one DC motor and fly-wheel, ceramic subchassis, stainless steel built plat, copper plat and carbon mat, battery PSU powered Tonearm: Moerch DP-8 9 " Cartridge: Van den Hul The Colibri XPG LW Phono preamplifier tweaks: Harmonix Line Enacom mark2 RF filter Acoustic Revive FCS-8 noise filter ( x 4 ) Cardas Audio Signature Series RCA caps ( x 12 ) Analogue system additional accesories: Clearaudio Level Gauge high precision bubble level ( x 2 ) KAB Electro Acoustics Speedstrobe Pluto Audio Speedstrobe Record cleaner: Audiorevita BRC-01 ultrasonic cleaner Phono stage: Plinius Koru, one box, solid state, phono preamp
Other Source(s):	McIntosh MR85 analogue tuner
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Speaker cables: Vitus Audio Andromeda Interconnect cables: EmmLabs Optilink Nordost Valhalla Reference Transparent Musiclink Reference XL Clearaudio Sixstream Van den Hul MC Silver IT Kimber Kable Select KS1111 JPS Labs Superconductor FX series Van den Hul The Name Antenna
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Power signal treatment: Ayre Acoustics L-5xe line filter The Gryphon Powerzone power distributor Vibex One 6Rh power distributor ( x 2 ) Powercords: Cardas Golden Reference ( x 3 ) Kimber PK-14 Powerkord - EMM Labs courtesy - ( x 2 ) Siltech Classic Anniversary SPX-300 Racks: DIY hifi racks ( Jonathan Singleton furniture )
Tweaks:	Cable isolation: Precision Audio Cable Elevators ( x 8 ) Gear isolation: Artesania Audio dampers ( x 4 ) Artesania Audio antiresonating stands ( x 3 ) Artesania Audio isolation tuning feet/discus set ( x 3 )
Room Size (LxWxH):	24 ft x 15 ft x 8 ft
Room Comments/Treatments:	Acoustic treatment: Auralex Acoustics T'fusor 3D, diffusion wall panels Auralex Acoustics Studiofoam DST, absorption wall panels Artesania Audio custom-to-made absorption ceiling panels.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	See my " main system ".
System Goals/Comments:	System focused in voices reproduction.
System Strengths:	Holography, transparency and superb midrange.
System Weaknesses:	Acoustical response of the listening room.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Sim2 Domino Crystal Cube HD DLP projector Stewart Filmscreen Cima series 100" screen
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Processor: Parasound Halo C2 Dolby Digital/DTS prepro Amplifier: Parasound Halo A52, solid state, 5 x 225 w/4 Ω multichannel amp
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Chario Constellation Phoenix center speaker, 2 way, 90 dB SPL/4 Ω Chario Constellation Ursa Major rear speakers, 4 way, 91 dB SPL/4 Ω James Loudspeakers Cinema 15 subwoofer
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Pioneer BDP-LX91 BD/DVD player Linn Unidisk SC SACD/DVD/DVDA player
Other HT Gear:	Speakers cables: Kimber Kable Select KS3033 mono Nordost Leif White Lightning Interconnect cables: Atlas Mavros S/PDIF MIT Avt1 S/PDIF Audioquest Pearl HDMI JPS Labs Superconductor FX series JPS Labs Ultraconductor II series ( x 3 ) Powercords: Shunyata Python Helix Alpha Vibex Anniversary Power Cord MIT Shotgun AC-1 XLO Reference 3 Type 10 Other gear: Artesania Audio ceiling bracket A-1 - modded - Walker Audio Valid Points Standard Kit
Comments on HT System:	Do not spend so much time.
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Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Classic and contemporary sci-fi movies, painting and sculpture devote, classic spanish XXth century cars, chess retired player, Herge's Tintin first edition comics collector, wine aficionado.