Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

mar219's Both System
IP Address: 86.48.9.105	Last Update: February 13, 2025 at 07:01:39
Amplifier:	2 Parasound A52 5 Channels/ea 125w/ch @ 8ohms 225w/ch @ 4 ohms
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Wiim Pro Plus
Speakers:	Linkwitz LX-521.4 Madisound 4-way ASP.4 Analog Crossover
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Oppo 105D
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Haven't used one in years.
Other Source(s):
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Supra Custom Made 16 and 18ga for 5 Channels/Side
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Furman
Room Size (LxWxH):	43' x 17' x Vaulted 12'
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Mostly Classical but listen to most all genres.
System Goals/Comments:	Quite happy as it is now. Almost 100% of music we listen to is streamed.
System Strengths:	Very natural sounding and always makes it hard to turn off. Very satisfying.
System Weaknesses:	None that bother me.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Sony VPL-VW285ES85 Projector
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Marantz 8801 running 7.4.4 Setup 5 Parasound A-23 2 ch 125w/ch @ 8ohms 1 Sunfire Cinema Grand 5 ch 200w/ch @ 8ohms 1 Parasound HCA1205A 5 ch 140w/ch @ 8ohms
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	7 Linkwitz LX Minis (require 2 amp channels/speaker) 4 DIY Atmos Ceiling speakers (The last project Tom at Madisound designed before retiring. They have the same drivers as the Minis for consistent timbre.) 2 DIY open baffle Seas 10" L26RO4Y subwoofers 1 NHT 1259 12" Madisound subwoofer 1 DIY 18" Aura driver in 4.3 cu ft heavily braced box with 1 1/2" frt baffle and everything else 3/4". All Baltic Birch. SpeakerPower SP1-700 Subwoofer Amplifier 700watts
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony UBP-X1000ES Blu Ray Player Apple TV 4K Dell laptop occasionally
Other HT Gear:	Monster HTS-5000 Power Conditioner
Comments on HT System:	Almost exclusively use this setup for surround music and Atmos movies. About a 50-50 split.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Audio, Woodworking (furniture mostly), Aviation (Pilot) and best of all taking care of the grandsons (ages 6 and 4).