Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

mar219's Both System
IP Address: 172.93.207.44	Last Update: July 29, 2024 at 18:23:56
Amplifier:	2 Parasound A52 125w/ch @ 8ohms
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Whammy Pre-amp/Headphone Amp DIY Designed by Wayne Colburn of Pass Labs
Speakers:	Linkwitz LX-521.4 (require 5 amp channels/side) Mini DSP 4x10 crossover
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Oppo 105D
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Haven't used one in years.
Other Source(s):	Wiim Streamer
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Supra Custom Made 11ga 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 satisfied as is
System Strengths:	Natural sound with quick, clean bass.
System Weaknesses:	The L side has a 5'x 10' window but can't do much with it.
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 box with SpeakerPower SP1-700 Subwoofer Amplifier 700watts
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony UBP-X1000ES Blu Ray Player Chromecast 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 and best of all taking care of the grandsons (ages 5 and 3).