Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

cawson@onetel.com's Main System System
IP Address: 80.44.114.182	Last Update: September 06, 2024 at 14:03:33
Amplifier:	NAD M33 Integrated with built-in DAC, Steamer and Dirac Live room correction Atma-Sphere Class D monos
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	NAD M12 - in reserve
Speakers:	Avantgarde Duo XD - Hybrid speakers with self-powered bass section with DSP and twin 12" drivers. 107 dB horns for top and mid. Modified with new stand support for mid-horn tube in place of upright poles Avantgarde Duo (2006) with SUB225 CTRL subs with active twin 10" drivers. Modified aesthetically to change 3 side support poles for single rear-mounted F frame.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	NAD 50.2 - CD Ripper / CP Player / Streamer / Music Store
Turntable/Phono Stage:	None
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Duelund 12 Gauge Speaker Cables Cabledyne Reference Silver Speaker Cables and Jumpers Chord Odyssey, Signal Cable and other speaker cables DH Labs Silver Sonic D-110 AES/EBU digital interconnect That's all the cabling I need Power cables made from Belden 19364 screened cable. Various spare Interconnects and Speaker cables available if required - nothing fancy
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Isotek Mini-Sub Conditioner Custom built polished granite and walnut equipment rack
Tweaks:	Both pairs of Duos modified by ditching the "scaffolding" and improving vibration control
Room Size (LxWxH):	31 x 48 x 7 ft 8 ins
Room Comments/Treatments:	Large (945 sq ft) almost semi-circular(actually more parabolic!) room with floor-to-ceiling glazing on most of curved wall. Low ceiling height - 7' 8" Accoustically challenging!
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Most - except rap and opera.
System Goals/Comments:	Simple system for Digital or streamed music and radio. No vinyl.
System Strengths:	Crystal clarity and attention to musical detail. Exceptional imaging. Avantgarde speakers are very revealing.
System Weaknesses:	Room accoustics not ideal, but much progress made since I moved here, such that Dirac Room correction is better not engaged to avoid unnecessary signal processing.
Video/HT System: None