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lochrider 's Recovery Room System
IP Address: 199.48.94.37 Last Update: June 11, 2024 at 08:34:18
Amplifier: Pass Labs XA100.5 mono blocks (checked-out by Pass 2/21)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Pass Labs XP-30
Speakers: Vandersteen 5A's using balanced HP
Sources:
CD Player/DAC: Ayre C-5xe mp via balanced outputs placed on Symposium Svelte Plus iso platform and SS Stillpoints; Ayre QX-5 Twenty digital hub, AQ Carbon AES IC.
Turntable/Phono Stage: Pass XP-25 phono stage; SME 20/3 TT; Audience Au24SE low Z tone arm cable; SME V tone arm; Lyra Kleos SL, Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua cartridge; Symposium Svelte Plus isolation platform.
Other Source(s): Roon Nucleus w/ 4T storage direct to router; Tidal & Qobuz
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects: AudioQuest Thunderbird double bi-wire Zero + Bass spkr cable, AudioQuest Colorado balanced ICs.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.): Target TT-5 & TT-3 component stands; Timbernation 3" thick amp platforms sitting on Target amp stands; Billy Bags TT stand; DIY, AQ, Shunyata Tron Viper Digital & NC PCs, Alpha Digital & PS Audio AC-5 & AC-10 PCs; 2 each 20 amp dedicated circuits on same rail; PS Audio Premier Power Plant for digital.
Tweaks: Cable elevators, Aurios isolators; Ayre myrtle blocks; SS Ultra Stillpoints; SR Black Platinum fuses; Rives Parametric Equalizer (analog <100 Hz).
Room Size (LxWxH): 17 x 19.5 x 8.3
Room Comments/Treatments: Dedicated room: concrete floor & front wall; wall to wall carpeting; corners & center full round 16" & 20" ASC bass traps, acoustic absorption panels at reflection points on side walls & ceiling, absorption/diffusor behind listening position; long hallway from one corner; solid wood doors at all entries. Multi-year process of fine tuning speaker placement, absorbtion devices and component placement. Use of XTC audio analysis software incl. RTA, Bosch laser measuring device; Firecore laser leveling device.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections): The more I listen to new music or old music newly discovered, the more I learn that my tastes are wide and eclectic. Acoustic instruments and voice are favorites.
System Goals/Comments: To become lost, found or transported in and through the music.
System Strengths: A good rendition including excellent PRaT, timbre, air and body. Soundstage is good and with some source material, the system sometimes fools me.
System Weaknesses: Not the same as a live performance.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector: LG OLED65C7P (65" 4k, HDR)
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers: AVR-X7200W (7.1 with Audyssy auto room DSP settings)
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub): Snell models: C mk Vs, CC-1, K mk IIIs; SVS PB2000 subs x2
Sources (DVD/VCR): Oppo UDP-203 (Blu-ray, 4k, DVD-A & SACD multi-channel); OTA local ant . Roku with direct ethernet cable to router; DirecTV streaming among others.
Other HT Gear: Real Traps corner, ceiling, wall diffusion and absorption panels.
Comments on HT System: Fun movie viewing in the comfort of home.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation: cycling enthusiast; live music attendance; community volunteer.

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