Inmate Systems - Audio Asylum

Chris K.'s Listening For Pleasure System
IP Address: 97.106.54.83	Last Update: February 03, 2024 at 20:21:44
Amplifier:	NAD C298
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	SST Thoebe II,
Speakers:	KEF LS50 Meta loudspeakers, Hsu VTF-2 Mk5 subwoofer
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	NuPrime CDT-8 Pro transport, Micromega MyDac.
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Music Hall MMF-5 turntable with stock Goldring cartridge; Cambridge Alva Solo phonostage
Other Source(s):	Sangean HDT-20 HD Tuner
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Wireworld Eclipse 8 speaker cables. Interconnects: Wireworld Eclipse 8, Analysis Plus Solo Crystal, Cardas Parsec. Power: PS Audio AC-5, Furutech FP-S032N (DIY), Wireworld Electra 7, Audioquest Thunder, Audioquest Monsoon, Audience Forte f3. Digital S/PDIF: Audioquest Coffee
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Core Power Technologies Equi=Core 1000 power conditioner
Tweaks:	Vibrapods, Vibracones, Isocoustics subwoofer isolation stand, Nobsound Ecstasy Props, Mnptech amp isolation pads, carbon fiber outlet wall plate
Room Size (LxWxH):	18' x 12' x 7.5'
Room Comments/Treatments:	Jon Risch's "quick and dirty" homemade tube traps; GIK acoustic panels. Room is tough as floors are carpeted, suspended wood. Acoustic treatment helped tame the bass immensely. Overall, I rate room as good, though not ideal.
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Classical- orchestral and chamber (Beethoven, Mahler, Brahms, Tchaikovsky) jazz (Ellington, Armstrong,Rollins, Brubeck, Frisell, Mehldau), pop (Sinatra, Cole), older uptown country (Reeves, Cline, Pride) and some rock (CCR, Eagles).
System Goals/Comments:	Recreate as accurately as possible; keep bass tight and brightness tamed.
System Strengths:	Good, controlled bass and relatively smooth highs; wide soundstage and decent depth, good sense of realism.
System Weaknesses:	Setup and positioning options due to room size limitations.
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Insurance ancillary product business and consulting and student writing essay assessment team leader. Social affairs, politics, photography, writing, outdoors, healthy lifestyle interests.