Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

Paul Wilson's Main System System
IP Address: 136.57.37.103	Last Update: November 18, 2024 at 02:04:07
Amplifier:	T+A A3000HV Fully Balanced Stereo Amp 300 WPC @ 8 Ohms with Peak output of 380 WPC. 500 WPC @ 4 Ohms with Peak output of 700 WPC. Symposium Super Plus Platform Stillpoints Ultra 6 w/base for vibration control.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	T+A P3100HV Dual Mono, Fully Balanced Linestage Preamplifier Stillpoints Ultra 6 w/ base for vibration control. Nordost QPoint for resonance control.
Speakers:	Laufer Teknik, Mark Porzilli designed (also designed The "Pipedreams" and the original "Scaena's") "The Grand Note" Line Array Loudspeaker system. Fully omni-Directional from 50Hz to 27kHz, 95dB efficient @ 4 Ohm Nominal Impedance. Employs two tweeter arrays with 54 one inch tweeters per column, one on the front side and one on the back. Also uses 40, 3 inch midranges, 20 on the front, 20 on the back. 296 drivers in total. IsoAcoustics Gaia I footers for vibration control REL G1 Mark II Stereo Pair Subwoofers (used for low bass with The Grand Notes) REL Baseline Blue 6M Cable with SpeakOn Connectors Sub Power Cords: Nordost Heimdall II
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Music Server: Laufer Teknik, Mark Porzilli designed Memory Player 64- 32 Core Music Server with analog and passive power supply upgrade, core mapping software, virtual battery, virtual clock, IDEAS, IDEAS 2 & IDEAS 3 Software, Defractionalized Memory, Automated Slot Loading, Stealth Mode Operation, 4 TB SSD and 2TB Conventional Drive Symposium Svelte Plus Platform For Memory Player 4TB External SSD Hard Drive for additional music storage DAC: Bricasti M21 Platinum Edition DAC Symposium Super Plus Platform Nordost QPoint Resonator For DAC CD Player: Rotel CD-11 Tribute Nordost Bronze Sort Kones for vibration control.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	McIntosh MT5 Ortofon MC Verismo Cartridge Ortofon ST-70 Step Up Transformer Stillpoints LPI (VPI Version) Center Weight Pass Labs XP-27 Phonostage Nordost SortKones Under Main Unit and Power Supply
Other Source(s):	Apple iPad Pro 16 Gb White (Used To Control Music Server)
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Main Components & Power Conditioner: Main Power Cord From Dedicated Wall Outlet To Niagra 7000- Mark Porzilli Designed Liquid Reference Power Cord Speaker Cables- Mark Porzilli Designed Liquid Reference Speaker Cables Power Cord on T+A A3000HV Amp- Mark Porzilli Designed Liquid Reference Power Cord Power Cords (Uses 2) on T+A P3100HV Preamp- Mark Porzilli Designed Liquid Reference Power Cords Power Cord on Bricasti M21 Platinum Edition DAC- Nordost Odin Power Cord on Memory Player 64 Music Server- Nordost Odin AES / EBU XLR Digital Cable- Mark Porzilli designed Liquid Reference Digital Cable Interconnects between DAC and Preamp- Nordost Odin Interconnects between Phonostage and Preamp- Nordost Odin Interconnects Between Preamp and Amp - Nordost Odin Tonearm Cable- Luxman Factory Mounted DIN / RCA Cable Secondary Components: Rotel CD-11 CD Player Uses Nordost Tyr 2 Interconnects and Heimdall Power Cord (This Component Is Seldom Used)
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Power Conditioning: AudioQuest Niagra 7000 Power Conditioner Symposium Super Plus Platform used for vibration control Power Outlets: Furtech GTX-D (G) Duplex Wall Outlet Furtech GTX Wall Frame Furtech 104-D Carbon Fiber Duplex Outlet Cover Room Treatments: GIK Acoustics Tri Traps Bass Traps GIK Acoustics 244 Bass Traps GIK Acoustics 244 Ceiling Panels GIK Acoustics 2A & 4A Alpha Panels w/ 1D Design Sequence GIK Acoustics 4A Alpha Panels with 2D Design Sequence GIK Acoustics PolyFusors GIK N23 5" Quadratic Diffusor Misc: KLAudio Ultra Sonic Record Cleaning Machine Mobile Fidelity Record Cleaning Brush Mobile Fidelity One Record cleaning Solution Lyra Stylus Cleaner HHG Custom Designed & Built Audio Rack
Tweaks:	Nordost QLine 2M Ground Wire On Following Components: Amp to Preamp Preamp to DAC Insulators where power cords touch interconnects and digital cables.
Room Size (LxWxH):	32 x 16 x 9
Room Comments/Treatments:	I am fortunate to have a dedicated audio room with the sole purpose of listening to music. I have made extensive use of GIK Acoustics Bass Traps, Absorptive Panels, Reflective Panels and Combination Panels to stunning results. Adopted Live Room / Dead Room setup for acoustical panels. Greatly enhanced overall sonic picture and heightened soundstage and imaging.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Smooth Jazz Pop Some R&B Some Country Some Classical Vintage Rock
System Goals/Comments:	Preserve and increase a lifelike, totally neutral, accurate to the recording sonic presentation.
System Strengths:	BIG Powerful Sound, Fun Dynamic Linearity, Incredible Clarity, Remarkable Imaging, Elimination Of Sweet Spot, Powerful Bass. Very Enjoyable Sound. Hits All The Marks. All Components, Cables, Interconnects & Vibration Control Are Compatible With Each Other. No Obvious Weak Links In The Chain Considerable Attention Paid To Vibration Control, Lowering Noise Floor and Cleaning The AC Line Room Treatments Are Very Important
System Weaknesses:	Not Many
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	LG 55" OLED 4K UHD Television
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Marantz SR5001
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Totem KIN
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony DVD Payer Sonos Apple TV
Comments on HT System:	I am not a big fan of HT. I am perfectly happy with just a TV. I bought a few pieces because the great room in my house was wired for front and rear speakers. Maybe one day I'll be excited by HT but not currently.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Write Equipment Reviews and General Interest Articles For Future Audiophile Enjoy Live Music Enjoy Italian High Performance Sports Cars Enjoy Vintage American Muscle Cars Collect Watches Enjoy College Football, Basketball Like To Cook