Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

Dave VH's Main System System
IP Address: 190.141.219.121	Last Update: October 19, 2019 at 15:18:02
Amplifier:	Class� Model Seventy
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	Paradigm Atom v6
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Topping DX7s DAC w/ Volume
Turntable/Phono Stage:	N/A
Other Source(s):	Synology DS116 4Tb NAS to DAC/Amp from Intel NUC - Linux dual boot to either LibreElec or Daphile
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Monster 12ga Spkr. AudioQuest RCA Generic USB Cable
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	APC Surge/AVR/UPS
Room Size (LxWxH):	12 x 16 x 7.5
Room Comments/Treatments:	Rental casita - Panamanian typico construction. Cement block/plaster construction w/ tile floor. Terrible environment, but sound isn't bad. No chance for decent soundstage or imaging, but tonality and dynamics are relatively good.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz-50%, Classical-20%, World/folk/rock/pop - 30%
System Goals/Comments:	Timbral balance and realistic vocals & acoustic instruments.
System Strengths:	Smooth & non-fatiguing, yet reasonably detailed and transparent.
System Weaknesses:	Soundstage/imaging is not very good - lousy room
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Samsung 40" HD (1080i) Smart LCD TV
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Use 2-channel audio systems.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	NAS, Kodi internet streaming
Comments on HT System:	My "home theater" system is simple - a very good LCD TV and an excellent budget 2-channel audio system.
URL Link: http://www.xulonn.com
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Woodturning, hiking, blogging (Retired expat living at 3,200' elevation in the cool tropical rainforest highlands of Boquete, Panama)