Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

akatana2112's Landru System
IP Address: 47.144.152.241	Last Update: September 30, 2018 at 21:21:33
Amplifier:	Channel Islands Audio D200 MKII
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Wyred4Sound STP SE
Speakers:	Von Schweikert Audio VR33
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Schiit Yggdrasil gen 5 USB Cambridge Audio azur 350c
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Pro-Ject RM5.1 SE Sumiko Blue Point No.2 Technics SL-Q200 Audio Technica AT311EP Schiit Mani
Other Source(s):	Fanless Core i5 PC Channel Islands Audio VDA2 with VAC1 Sony DVP S7000 modded with IEC power jack Rotel RT1080 Tuner - modified
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Speakers: DIY Wireworld Oasis 7 + Xhadow spades, external bi-wire Pre-to-Power: DIY VHAudio V-Quad Cu24 + Vampire XLR DAC output: DIY VHAudio V-Quad Cu24 + Vampire XLR TT/PhonoPre: JPS Ultraconductor RCA Tuner: WireWorld Equinox 7 RCA CDP digital output: Oyaide DR-510 Computer USB: Oyaide Neo d+ Series Class S USB
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Furman Elite 15 power conditioner Power Cables: Audioquest NRG2 - DAC, preamp, tuner Cullen Cable Avius - power amps Wireworld Stratus 7 - CDP Signal Cable MagicPower - power conditioner input
Tweaks:	iFi USB iPurifier3 iFi SPDIF iPurifier Herbie's threaded stud gliders on speakers Turntable set on Butcherblock Audio platform Tuner modded with AD8066 OpAmp, Nichicon's, Takman REX PC powered by Acopian A12MT400 linear power supply with DIY DH Labs BL-1 DC umbilical, Oyaide DC-2.5G connector.
Room Comments/Treatments:	My room is super-deep and open to lower level so I can't build any pressure. Very high vaulted ceiling with peak running front to back.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rush - 2015 remasters on vinyl and 96-24, 70s vinyl and early CDs: 2112, A Farewell to Kings, Hemispheres Pink Floyd - 2011 CD remasters: Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall UFO - 2008 CD remaster and old vinyl: Strangers in the Night Fiona Apple - CD: Tidal Steve Vai - CD: Alive in an Ultra World Bob Marley, mon Yamato Sound Almanac - CD remasters from 2012-2014: 1983 Part I is my favorite. Tony Bennett, Sly Stone, Patsy Cline, Snoop, Dre, Ennio Morricone, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Barry Gray, Uli Jon Roth, Classical KUSC especially w/Jim Svejda.
System Goals/Comments:	I finally crossed the threshold of giddiness! I had to update all of my cabling to more recent designs to get there.
System Strengths:	Nicely layered soundstage, finely rendered microdynamics with articulate and consistent bass. Drive and speed!
System Weaknesses:	Deep gut-moving bass is missing. Null at 35Hz. A bit recessed in the mids. Analog2 upgrade for Yggy and room treatments desired.
Video/HT System: Separate
Comments on HT System:	Connected to the audio system only through an optical interconnect (Lifatec Silflex glass)
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Guitar, bicycling, paddle boarding, automotive, electronics, engineering