Audio Asylum - Inmate Systems

casouza's Musical System
IP Address: 201.17.97.169	Last Update: June 05, 2010 at 01:38:29
Amplifier:	Hyperion HT-845 SET monoblocks, 20W per channel
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	internal to CD player
Speakers:	Hyperion 968, 8 ohms, 90 db/Watts
Sources:
CD Player/DAC:	Audio Aero Capitole tubed CD player with internal preamp
Turntable/Phono Stage:	Linn Sondek LP-12 turntable, Garrott P-77 cartridge, ARC phono stage
Other Accessories/Room/Misc.:
Speaker Cables/Interconnects:	Tara Labs Zero ICs Tara Labs 0.8 speaker cables Fusion Audio Predator, Impulse and Enchanter power cords
Other (Power Conditioner, Racks etc.):	Atacama racks with custom-made MDF shelves
Tweaks:	Herbie's Iso-Cups under tube amps: highly effective; Herbie's tube dampers: cleaner sound and quiet background; Equarack vibration control devices under CDP: much better bass and improved soundstaging; NOS tubes: YES! :)
Room Size (LxWxH):	20 x 14 x 8
Room Comments/Treatments:	Two corner bass traps; Four small fiberglass panels on the wall behind speakers; Fiberglass panels on points of first reflexion;
Music Preferences and Comments:
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Jazz, World Music, Brazilian music (MPB and Bossa Nova)
System Goals/Comments:	-To relax and enjoy music, not Hi-Fi sound -To get the most emotional content out of my music collection; -To be able to actually enjoy any recording for what it is worth, no matter how old or how poorly recorded;
System Strengths:	Very life-like instrumental timbre/tone, excellent vocals, great soundstaging, dead-quiet background; relaxing sound
System Weaknesses:	Not suited for loud rock / pop or large orchestral works
Video/HT System: None
Other Interests/Hobbies/Occupation:	Electronics, DIY audio, Jazz Music