Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

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Amplifier:	Naim Nait 2 (Olive, re-capped 2007)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	Proac Response 2 w/ original Target RS2 stands
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Rega Planet (original)
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Moth Alamo, Rega RB250, Rega Elys 2, Michell tecnoweight, rewired by Audio Origami
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Interconnects: DNM with Eichmann Bullet Plugs on CD end and Neutrik DIN on amp end, attenuated -14db. Speaker cables: DNM Precision biwire with Deltron bananas
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Neuance platform beneath the Planet
Room Size (LxWxH):	13 x 13 x 8
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	The music of my youth (Genesis, Gabriel, Rush), MF DOOM, Flaming Lips, Replacements, jazz, interesting new rock and pop, a dose of classical now and then
System Goals/Comments:	Accurate reproduction with emotion
System Strengths:	This system (c. $3,000) allows me to enjoy the music because there is so little to tweak. My old system (c. $15,000) was driving me mad because I spent my time listening to the equipment and not the music.
System Weaknesses:	I may move to a sealed-box speaker at some point, but the Proacs are a lot of fun.
Video/HT System: Separate
TV/Projector:	Sony 26" S series 720P LCD HDTV
Processor/Receiver/Amplifiers:	none
Speakers (Center, Surrounds, Sub):	TV speakers
Sources (DVD/VCR):	Sony BDP-S580 Blu-ray player
Comments on HT System:	It fills all my video needs for the moment, but I may move to a slightly larger, LED, 1080P television.