Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

Pat D's Music-Living Room System
IP Address: 174.118.198.241	Last Update: July 26, 2022 at 11:57:22
Amplifier:	Yamaha RS-700 100 watt stereo receiver
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None (it's part of the receiver)
Speakers:	Paradigm Signature S2 Speakers, first version. These are, on the whole, the best speakers I have ever had and among the best speakers I have ever heard. As measured for Soundstage at the NRC, the voltage sensitivity is 88.5 dB with the minimum impedance under 4 ohms in the mid-bass. The useful low frequency extension is spec'd at 38 Hz (DIN), which is approximately -10 dB down. Premier J-29 stands 28.5" high, bolted on to the speakers. Paradigm PW-2500 subwoofer, placed in the left corner close to the left channel speaker. Sennheiser HD 598 headphones
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Yamaha CD-C600 5 CD Changer
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Rega P3 Turntable Shure M97xE Cartridge Warp Knots low filter
Other Source(s):	Denon DRW-585 Cassette Deck Audio Technica AT-813 Microphones Radio Shack PZM Microphones
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	12 AWG Angstrom cable. Various interconnects, some freebies, some from Radio Shack or Walmart, etc.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Surge Protectors Entertainment system cabinet
Tweaks:	Speaker positioning Stylast FiiO E10 USB DAC Headphone amplifier powered by a USB port on my laptopm( the headphone outputs on my laptop are shot so I use this little amp.)
Room Size (LxWxH):	21' x 28' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:	The subwoofer sees a room about 21' by 28', open concept. The listening area is about 14' X 14'.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical, Opera, Jazz, World Music, some pop and folk.
System Goals/Comments:	Smooth, accurate response, good imaging, deep bass response, adequate volume levels.
System Strengths:	Smooth accurate response, excellent stereo imaging, deep bass response to below 20 Hz, more than adequate volume capabilities for my purposes. The new Sennheiser HD 598 headphones are great. I mostly use them with my laptop.
System Weaknesses:	So far, none that bother me, considering it's only a stereo system. It would not be for headbangers, but it will easily play louder than I need or want.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Panasonic TC-37LZ85 37" Class 1080 LCD HDTV
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Yamaha RX-V630 Receiver
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	PSB Stratus Mini Speakers Paradigm PDR-10 Subwoofer
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Apex AD-5131 DVD Player Toshiba DVR620 DVD Recorder/VCR Combo Rotel RCD-965BX CDP
Comments on HT System:	The Stratus Minis are excellent for videos, very easy to listen to for hours on end. Voices are very clear, music reproduction quite smooth. The subwoofer had to fit in a small space behind the entertainment system stand (WAF) and seems adequate for LF effects). The new HDTV works great.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	History of Philosophy History of Religions Current Politics and Economy Singing-bass baritone. Oratorio arias, art songs, operatic arias; also choral music. Detective Fiction Science Fiction BBC Radio