Systems

Main system (amp has changed), a Two-channel Audio System by Mike in NC

Mike's listening room
Room Size
approx. 20.5 x 12.5 x 7 feet
System Overview
Networked, 2.2, digital system in a dedicated room. Goals: accurate timbre on acoustic music, low distortion, even frequency response.
Music Preferences
Classical, jazz, bluegrass, other
Room Description
Basement room, heavily soundproofed with QuietRock and mineral wool insulation. Double gasketed doors with drop seals.
Acoustic Treatment
Panels, diffusers, and bass traps from GIK, RPG, Vicoustic, and ASC.
Listening Impressions
The very quiet room and controlled acoustics let one hear the unique character of each recording.
Media Storage
Music library (~3500 albums) is stored as FLAC files on a NAS with MinimServer. Qobuz and Roon subscriptions.
Other Comments
The main speakers' controlled directivity provides mostly direct sound. Thus one hears the ambiance on the recording, not the sound of the listening room.
Components
Digital Source
Roon ROCK (server) on i7 NUC; Auralic Aries G1 streamer.
Analog Source
Gave up my TT in 2003.
Signal Processors
The Anthem STR Preamp has (1) digital crossover for subs; (2) automatic EQ, used in the bass; and (3) tone controls, used to help harsh or muddy recordings.
Preamp
Anthem STR (DAC/Preamp)
Power Amp
Apollon monblocks with PuriFi 1ET400A modules
Speakers
Janszen Valentina P8 hybrid electrostatics
Subwoofer
Two JL Audio F112 + two SVS SB-3000
Speaker Cable
Belden 5000UE, 24" length
Interconnects
Mogami W2549 balanced interconnects; Neo by Oyaide Class S Rev. 2 USB cable
Headphones
Sennheiser HD650; Auralic Taurus Mk II hp amp
Racking
Billy Bags equipment rack; Butcher Block Audio amp stands
Power Cond
Furman IT-Reference 15i (source components); Torus RM 20 (power amps)
Tuning and Tweaks
Dedicated 25A line for audio. Separate line for lighting, etc.
Other Components
Android tablet running BubbleUPnP and Roon Remote