Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

Vik's Vik's Experiments with Truth System
IP Address: 74.39.218.217	Last Update: April 18, 2024 at 07:47:47
Amplifier:	Audio Note P3 Silver * basically Audio Note Quest monoblocks with a beefed up power supply and one, prettier IMHO, chassis
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Audio Note M3 Phono * Balanced output * MM phono stage * tube rectified
Speakers:	Cain & Cain Abby (farfield) stained cherry
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Transport Sony 707es champagne with wood sides - my prettiest component by far and maybe the best built, such a joy to use as a transport. It's the same transport used in the pricey Accuphase units. Great buy DAC Audio Note 1.1x Signature mk. II * Black Gate's galore
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Well Tempered Labs Amadeus Dynavector Te Kaitora Rua Bent Audio Mu Transformers
Other Source(s):	Transport 2 DIY Silent PC: Custom silent case (2)Coolermax Aquagates (water-cooling)on the video card and processor P4-3Ghz CPU 2GB RAM 3 160 GB Samsung Silent Hard Drives Wirelss Keyboard and mouse Plextor DVD Burner EAC streams music to my house and use it directly with a USB DAC and headphones (Senn 600). Amazing convenience and sound.
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Audio Note AN-Vx cables throughout Cardas 300b speaker cable Kimber Tac-Cu for the TT
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	PS Audio Power Director 4.7 Custom Zoethecus DIY Walnut Racks Symposium Ultra Shelves under all components Symposium Rollerblocks under transport, amp, and preamp Vibrapod pucs between speakers and Osiris stands
Tweaks:	GIK Acoustics Bass panels and a cloud of HF absorption the ceiling and first reflections.
Room Size (LxWxH):	12 x 15 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	The best treated room I have ever been in.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Later
System Goals/Comments:	Later
System Strengths:	Later
System Weaknesses:	Later
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Go Bills.