Systems

Hi-Fi Rig, a Two-channel Audio System by nickd

3726D 1BE-FB 7B-4C 56-B 140-57D 26268A 3FA
Room Size
14' 6”w x 23’d x 9’ h flat ceiling
System Overview
Solid state with fully digital Lyngdorf Integrated amp using DSP correction.
Music Preferences
Dire Straights, Eva Cassidy, Casting Crowns, Jackson Browne, etc. Lots of Vocal, Mellow Rock, Acoustic (un-plugged) performances, Live recordings. Occasional hard rock when the house is empty AC/DC, Nickleback, etc.
Room Description
Dead front live back acoustics (old school). Dedicated 1200BTU mini-split AC/Heat pump. Built in pocket 6' wide 42" deep for equipment rack. sub woofer also built into 24"w x 7' high pocket in front left of room. Wood frame, 1/2" drywall construction with R13/ R42 fiberglass insulation.
Acoustic Treatment
Heavy velvet curtains with backing in front. Carpet and pad up to listening seat. reflective open space 4' behind listening seat. Small 5’ tall Acoustic traps in back of room to damp in 2 directions.
Listening Impressions
Well damped room. The system is VERY transparent and images well. Cost no object Resolution. Bass is Deep, powerful, tight and tuneful. Detail and resolution from the system are just amazing. Lots of “air” up top from the Ellipticor tweeter. Very natural midrange. Horns, strings, and human voice are really intoxicating. Easy to listen for hours on end. Very low distortion. I have to be careful not to play too loud. It just sneaks up on you. It sounds so good I keep bumping up the volume until it’s unsafe for my ears.
Media Storage
Pie server with 1TB SS hard drive for music storage.
Other Comments
The system is very energy efficient and produces very little heat. Great for Southern California summers.
Components
Digital Source
Sonos connect with XLO digital cable. (Tidal & Pandora)
Analog Source
PBN Groove Master turntable (Rosewood) with Jelco arm, Kimber tonearm cable, Custom DC motor and controller. Liberty B2B 1 Phono Preamp with custom rosewood faceplate. Denon 103R cart.
Other Sources
Audia Flight CD2
Signal Processors
Lyngdorf TDAI 2170 with “room perfect” DSP correction. see amp below.
Power Amp
Lyngdorf TDAI 2170 with "room perfect DSP" and digital crossover. 170 WPC
Speakers
Custom Ellipticor III with GR Research crossover. Built by PBN in Lava red oak. Driver blend from this 4 way speaker will embarrass full range driver fans.
Subwoofer
GR Research 12” sealed servo subs down firing with PEQ 370 amps. Built into the base of the Ellipticor III.
Speaker Cable
Mogami W3104
Interconnects
XLO
Power Cables
Harmonic tech 15amp
Racking
Custom welded 1" and 1 1/2” 14ga square tube, sand filled, isolated shelf design with 2" solid maple top for turntable
Power Cond
Monster 5000. 4 dedicated 20 amp circuits with 11ga. Romex to 150 amp panel. 9' ground rod.
Tuning and Tweaks
Anacomp & Blue Circle line noise traps
Other Components
iFi SPDIF purifier.