Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

rongon 's living room music system System
IP Address: 67.82.170.13	Last Update: June 11, 2021 at 05:06:37
Amplifier:	None!
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Passive - Just a Niles Audio input selector and an Intact Audio autoformer volume control
Speakers:	JBL LSR-305 active
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Pioneer Elite PD-D6-J
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Fairchild 412-1 w/ Japan Piezo PU-402 tonearm, Audio Technica ATVM-95E cartridge, Hagerman Bugle with 6DJ8 anode follower for a little extra gain and some tube 'juice'
Other Source(s):	Raspberry Pi/Moode music player w/ Allo Boss DAC
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Belden or Canare shielded interconnect w/ Switchcraft metal RCA plugs.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Large 20A Corcom EMI/RFI power filter
Room Size (LxWxH):	24 ft x 12 ft x 8 ft
Room Comments/Treatments:	mass loaded vinyl under carpet
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	classical (Bach to Berg), jazz (not pop-jazz)
System Goals/Comments:	I need to put a better tonearm on the Fairchild!
System Strengths:	Does natural timbres very well for a relatively inexpensive system.
System Weaknesses:	LSR-305 speakers have pretty loose bass response, and not the most detailed presentation -- but smooth as can be.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Sceptre 32" 1080p LCD
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Panasonic SA-XR57 (run in stereo)
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Snell E-II
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony Bluray player
Comments on HT System:	The receiver sounds pretty good, but it's not as smooth/'musical' as the music-only system. Still, it's good for movies, TV and some tunes. It's surprising how good SACDs resampled to 24bit/176.4kHz can sound using the HDMI connection from the Bluray player to the receiver. The receiver's analog inputs sound awful.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Hiking, skiing