Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

docw 's Mix and Match Main System
IP Address: 47.156.140.96	Last Update: November 04, 2021 at 15:18:20
Amplifier:	Denon AVR 2313
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Lounge Audio Gold phono pre
Speakers:	Whatmough 303 92 db sensitivity Innovative Audio USA SubTable 200 w, 12 inch woofer (used as end table also)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Panasonic Blu Ray Pioneer DV-47 Ai Universal Player
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Linn Sondek LP 12/Basik Plus LVX and Hana SH HOMC
Other Source(s):	Hafler DH 330 FM Tuner with Parsec LS-4 attenna HD and digital radio Spotify Nakamichi 682 ZX cassette deck using TDK and Sony Metal as well as Type II tape
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Audioquest Ruby and Live Wire (litz/double litz) MAC silver Audioquest Live Wire Ruby IC for Pioneer Parts Express Sound King 10G OFC speaker wiring with Dayton Audio banana plugs
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	AR power conditioner; DIY Marinco/Schurter or Marinco only Power Cords using Belden cable, now trying silver power cable.
Tweaks:	TipToes ERS cloth on Pioneer Universal player
Room Size (LxWxH):	18 x 15 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	Carpet, sofa, armchairs and window coverings behind mains, much improved sound in new home!
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical--orchestral and some chamber, some operatic vocals, Christian contemporary and Jazz. Not much loud rock concert material but some used for testing. Some choir and international. Piano and other solo of various genre.
System Goals/Comments:	Accurate and smooth, sweet defined high end, open and wide mid range and good bass extension. Much improved soundstage and center imaging with new room. Added new phono pre amp, marked improvement, still getting better after 3-4 months. This is old and new, mix and match. I am happy enough to just listen and collect more music. But eventually, I will be in the process of tweaking the digital playback (may mod Pioneer or add a DAC), mounting a new Hana cart and maybe upgrading tonearm and cable and changing IC, speaker wires and power cabling when able. Tweaking and tuning will continue.
System Strengths:	High end is clean and extended with Scan Speak Revelator tweeters and very quick defined sound from Audax based mains. Can play loud with relatively efficient speakers (92 plus db sensitivity). Beautiful cabinetry on speakers and subwoofer, leading to high WAF.
System Weaknesses:	Some will say it's SS and not tube, but this is not necessarily bad for this price range. The system is good but doesn't have all the tube liquidity and sparkle that some audiophiles prefer yet it has plenty of musicality. Weakness is also lack of true low bass and the (intentional) compromises. Not the key prime issue of life. My tinnitus, left.
Video/HT System: Integrated
TV/Projector:	LG OLED 55 in.
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Denon AVR 2313
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	In walls pretty decent industrial sourced type with good fabric domes and solid woofs.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Panasonic blu ray
Comments on HT System:	Denon runs everything with Dynaco PAS 2 feeding it as a phono pre.
URL Link: http://gallery.audioasylum.com/cgi/upload.mpl?session=3227842267
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Jesus, Family, Missions Academic