Archimago - Archimago's Stereo / Multichannel HT Room - Archimago

Archimago 's Archimago's Stereo / Multichannel HT Room System
IP Address: 174.6.32.106	Last Update: February 02, 2014 at 13:39:58
Amplifier:	Emotiva XPA-1L monoblocks - 35W Class A bias, 250W A/B total.
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Emotiva XSP-1
Speakers:	Paradigm Signature S8 v3 Paradigm Signature SUB 1 crossed over @50Hz.
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Sony SCD-CE775 CD/SACD/MCh
Other Source(s):	HTPC: AMD A10-5800K Windows 8.1 PC, >4TB storage TEAC UD-501 USB PCM/DSD DAC via JRiver Squeezebox Transporter
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	4-feet Monoprice 12G OFC speaker cables. 3 to 6-feet Monoprice XLR interconnects. Radio Shack shielded RCA's. Energy "Connoisseur" 4m HDMI cable.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Belkin PureAV PF60.
Room Size (LxWxH):	20' x 15' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Still working on this!
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classical, Folk
System Goals/Comments:	Accuracy. Flat frequency response, minimal distortion, maximal dynamic range.
System Strengths:	Decent achievement of accuracy. SUB 1 is phenomenal for tight accurate bass with minimal room localization. Nice combination of balanced analogue stereo system with unbalanced surround 5.1 multichannel meant for music with full range rear speakers.
System Weaknesses:	Need more room treatments!
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	LG 55LW5600 - 55", passive 3D
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	ONKYO TN-NR1009 --> Emotiva XSP-1 in HT bypass mode for surround.
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	Paradigm Signature C3 center Paradigm Studio 80 v2 rears Paradigm Signature SUB 1 as above.
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Panasonic DMP-BDT220 Blu-Ray
URL Link: http://archimago.blogspot.com/
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Photography.