Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

Doug A 's One and Only System
IP Address: 23.93.19.100	Last Update: October 18, 2024 at 18:59:33
Amplifier:	Luxman L-550AXii
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	Harbeth C7ES-3 (86db sensitivity), w/Skylan stands
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Metrum Acoustics Onyx DAC
Other Source(s):	Raspberry Pi/DigiOne Signature w/Shanti Linear Power Supply running Ropieee
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Supra Ply speaker cables, Snake Oil Taipan coax cable, Snake Oil Taipan XLR interconnects
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Salamander Synergy Racks
Tweaks:	Sound-absorbing books and dog.
Room Size (LxWxH):	14 x 10 x 9
Room Comments/Treatments:	Not so great room; one side lets out into a larger room. Forces odd speaker arrangement.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock, Jazz, Irish, Classical (mostly Renaissance), HipHop, Blues, Reggae/Dub, Dub/Reggae, Ska, country (Hank Williams style), old-time, Brazilian, metal (Motorhead/Black Sabbath type stuff) and the ever-unclassifiable Frank Zappa.
System Goals/Comments:	To listen to music and not think about the system. To stop chasing a sound that doesn't exist.
System Strengths:	Pretty musical. Extremely good for solid state. Almost tubey sounding.
System Weaknesses:	It's not tubes. :) But with the introduction of the Metrum Acoustics DAC into the system, it's absolutely the best solid state I've ever heard.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Samsung UN7100.
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	None
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Speakers in TV
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony BluRay player, Roku Ultra
Other HT Gear:	None
Comments on HT System:	Good enough for me. I don't care much about tv/movie sound.
URL Link: http://www.lunaticdevice.com
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Playing music with friends and with band, reading, movies.