Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

Bobby_N's Paradigm, B&W, Oppo, SACD & Blu-ray System
IP Address: 70.138.189.6	Last Update: April 07, 2014 at 10:12:41
Amplifier:	Rotel RB-1080 200 wpc, front L&R. Marsh MSD-HT500s three-channel amp, 100 wpc, center and rear channels
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Oppo BDP-105 player/preamp
Speakers:	Paradigm Signature S8 V3, front Paradigm Signature C1, center B&W 705, rear Velodyne DD-12, subwoofer
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Oppo BDP-105 universal player
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Speaker cables: Yinyewang, Legend Audio center channel cable, StraightWire B-Flat Interconnects: Straight Wire Virtuoso R, TG Audio Silver
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Monster Power HTS 1000 power conditioner. Harmonic Technology power cord for Marsh amp Isoclean Focus power cord for Oppo player
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical, opera, early music, jazz, classic rock, folk, bluegrass
System Goals/Comments:	I enjoy listening to music!
System Strengths:	Great transparency and fatigue-free listening in stereo and multichannel. Blu-ray movies and operas look and sound great.
System Weaknesses:	Not practical to place speakers in ideal positions for multichannel sound. Having a TV in the system means the front speakers are too far apart for ideal stereo imaging.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	Sony XBR-55HX929 LCD HDTV
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Video system is integrated with audio system components listed above
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Video system is integrated with audio system components listed above
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Oppo BDP-105 Blu-ray player Cisco DVR
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Retired computer systems analyst, now working part-time as a chess instructor I enjoy listening to music, playing chess, bicycling, playing the alto saxophone, and spending time with my wife.