Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

Naun's This'll do for now System
IP Address: 49.185.104.241	Last Update: January 27, 2025 at 19:53:46
Amplifier:	Plinius SA-102 (125 wpc into 8 ohms)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Backert Labs Rhumba 1.1
Speakers:	Thiel CS2.7 (rated 87db sensitivity)
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	ModWright Oppo BDP-105D
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Rega Planar 8/Dynavector XX2 Mk II (for stereo) Rega Planar 6/Audio Technica AT-MONO3/LP (for mono) ModWright PH9.0X
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Speaker cables: Audience Au24SX; Interconnects: Audience Au24SE and SX; Power: Audience Au24SE (LP/MP/HP), Audience PowerChord/PowerChord e.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Power conditioner: Isotek EVO 3 Sirius. Rack/platforms: Zoethecus rack fitted with shelves made by Silent Running Audio, Sound Organisation rack fitted with Neuance and Silent Running platforms, Solid Tech Rack of Silence amp stand fitted with Edensound Terrastone platform, plus Terrastone and BDR footers. Tubes: Mullard CV4003, Amperex 6DJ8, Shuguang Black Treasure CV-181Z, Philips 5R4GYS, Sovtek 6C45, unidentified 12em7.
Tweaks:	ASC traps; GIK panels; Synergistic HFT; Synergistic Orange (and one Purple) fuses; Herbie's tube dampers; fo.Q damping sheet; fo.Q record weight; Steinmusic Perfect Interface Signature CD mat. PS, Plinius, and Backert units have all received factory authorized upgrades.
Room Size (LxWxH):	14 x 17 x 9
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical, especially chamber and instrumental; jazz is a newfound enthusiasm.
System Goals/Comments:	System must do timbre of individual instruments well and have body and "kick" but also let you hear them sing and hear the space they are playing in. Ideal is what a good concert hall sounds like.
System Strengths:	Well optimized I think given my budget, living space, and listening priorities. Feeling like I'm in a very good place with the main components. Attention to cabling, power conditioning, component supports, etc., even the CD mat, has also been very important. Adding a dedicated mono LP deck was a very successful move.
System Weaknesses:	I have a large collection of hi-rez files but need to find a satisfactory solution for playback. I could probably do better with room acoustic treatments but would need advice.
Video/HT System: None