Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

outbackdave's Old School ReDeux -2 System
IP Address: 104.192.179.207	Last Update: January 02, 2024 at 05:52:10
Amplifier:	NAD 2200PE rebuilt (again)for Analogue. Onkyo TX-SR876 for the Home Theater. Kenwood 500 Integrated. Many amps/pre-amps repaired or modded. Currently interested in Dynaco.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	NAD 1240 for the Analogue Room. CJ PV-12 or Cary tube pre-amps. Have tried many S/S over the years.
Speakers:	Too many: JBL L-65, Yamaha NS-344 w/modded cabinets/Vifa tweeters/tri-amped,Dahlquist DQ10 w/mods & tri-amped. Almost forgot the Dennon Surround speakers. Velodyne ULD-1 subwoofer.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Toshiba SD-3900 DVD player modded for audio, Sony XA20ES CD, Toshiba HD-A40 DVD player for DVD's.Currently use an Onkyo but straight to digital out.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Technics SL-1300Mk2 in wood base unit w/custom armboard. No arm right now. Rega P3-24 w/RB-301 and EXACT cart. Denon DP-3500F.
Other Source(s):	Nak. MR-2 cassette deck. All gone.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Monster, Esoteric Audio, tried DIY, currently borrowing from others to try different one's.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Some commercial but mostly DIY. Everything is 220V reduced to balanced 110V. Then it's run through different built or purchased power conditioning networks.
Tweaks:	Cost-no-Object but it has to make sense electronically and audibly.
Room Comments/Treatments:	tried various curtains, DIY 'panels', positioning, and microphone to spectrum analyzer.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	old stuff from 70's to 80's, organ music, classical piano or other solo instruments. Jazz of many types.
System Goals/Comments:	working to obtain the best 'soundstage' and clarity.
System Strengths:	Loudness, audible transient response, clarity.
System Weaknesses:	occasional peaks, dips, or background fade.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Sharp Aquos @ 70" screen.
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	Onkyo TX-SR876
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Denon system
Sources (DVD/VCR):	DVD,BlueRay players ASUS and Samsung
Other HT Gear:	n/a
Comments on HT System:	it works.
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Audio of course. US Navy Electronics Tech. Now most interested in learning 'audio design' and 'network design' use.