Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

kh6idf's System
IP Address: 96.8.253.115	Last Update: November 30, 2024 at 15:08:49
Amplifier:	Hypex Nilai500DIY stereo amp
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Topping Pre90
Speakers:	Focal Sopra No. 3
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Sony NS500V / Bryston BDA-2 (DAC)
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Rega Planar 2 w/motor upgrade, RB300 arm, Tangospinner VHL bearing sleeve, ceramic bearing, Canaro subplatter & brass pulley, dual silicone belts. Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge. Linn Kairn used as a phono stage.
Other Source(s):	Raspberry Pi 4 streamer running PiCorePlayer / Qobuz.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Blue Jeans Cable 10 Gauge Belden 5T00UP speaker cables with locking bananas. Mogami Gold balanced XLR (Dac to Preamp and preamp to amp). Blue Jeans LC-1 (phono to preamp). Generic SPDIF coax (RCA-RCA) from CD to DAC.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Furman PL-8 series II power conditioner. Solidsteel S4-3 rack.
Room Size (LxWxH):	19' x 13'10" x 9 / 10'
Room Comments/Treatments:	10 x 14 wool rug on wood floor over concrete slab. GIK acoustics treatments: Two stacked tri traps with range limiters in each front corner, Two 244 full absorbtion bass traps at each sidewall reflection point and three monster bass traps with scatter plates on rear wall. Ceiling steps up from 9 to 10 feet in the center.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical, Acoustic, Choral
System Goals/Comments:	Aiming for natural realism, coherent and well balanced sound.
System Strengths:	Transparent, full range sound. Good bass integration and overall focus.
System Weaknesses:	No real weaknesses since applying GIK Acoustics products to the room.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Retired (Electrical Engineer). Other hobbies: Astronomy, Amateur radio.