Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

Todd B.'s Getting Somewhere System
IP Address: 71.219.138.205	Last Update: October 24, 2013 at 01:18:53
Amplifier:	Simaudio Moon i-3 integrated amp
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	None
Speakers:	Green Mountain Audio Europa speakers Hsu Research VTF-2 Mk3 subwoofer
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Sony DVP-NS999ES CD player with Oade Brothers Euro Mod
Other Source(s):	Rotel RT-02 tuner
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Homegrown Audio Diva interconnect from CD player to integrated amp, silver LOK connectors, 0.5 meter. XLO TwinAx+ interconnect from tuner to integrated amp, 1.0 meter. Homegrown Audio Silver Lace speaker cable to speakers & sub, gold HGA spade terminations, 6'. VH Audio Flavor 4 power cords with Furutech FI-25 rhodium connectors, 4', to everthing but tuner. Volex 17604 power cord on tuner, 6'.
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Furman Elite-15pf power conditioners. Pass & Seymour 5262-A wall receptacle, cryo treated courtesy of VH Audio. Speaker Stands: Yes. Not Audiophile Approved. :) System Rack: Yes. Not Audiophile Approved. :)
Tweaks:	Herbie's Audio Lab Black Hole CD rings.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Whatever I find to be interesting.
System Goals/Comments:	Accurate portrayal of the recording, hopefully reproducing what real instruments sound like. To that end, the speakers are the most important audio purchase I've ever made.
System Strengths:	PRAT, dynamics, coherence, frequency response, clarity.
System Weaknesses:	Civility, delicacy, power outlets.
Video/HT System: None