Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

Jonathan's Humble Home System
IP Address: 208.90.52.14	Last Update: October 11, 2017 at 08:46:13
Amplifier:	Parasound Halo A21
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Tortuga Audio LDR3.v2
Speakers:	Maggie 1.7s with Sound Anchor stands. REL Stadium III subwoofer.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	PS Audio PerfectWave DAC II fed by Mac Mini; all files on external hard drive or streamed via Tidal into Audirvana Plus.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Thorens TD 320 with Ortofon Super OM20 cartridge. Lounge Audio LCR MKIII phono pre.
Other Source(s):	Old Sony NS500V DVD player for backup playback.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	ICs: Speltz Anti Cable level 1 interconnects and speaker cables.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Wiremold (Naim) power strip.
Room Size (LxWxH):	23 x 15 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	23' x 15' basement with carpet. A couple of large framed, burlap covered foam panels in rear corners to absorb low end.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Post-Beatles power-pop (XTC, Squeeze, Jellyfish, etc.); singer/songwriters; straight ahead small-group jazz; tonal chamber and orchestral (romantic era preferred)
System Goals/Comments:	Clean, clear, and neutral; true to the recording.
System Strengths:	Excellent imaging; neutral; clean, tight and clean low end; detailed; emotionally involving
System Weaknesses:	Could always be better, I guess. Pretty much satisfied for now, especially in light of the overall cost of the system.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Licensed Clinical Social Worker and custody evaluator. Professional drummer for over 40 years. Enjoy reading, live music, walking, biking, movies.