Room Size

12.5’ x 11.5’

System Overview

My two-channel system consist of the following components: Odyssey Kismet Amplifier, Aric Audio Ultimate II SE Pre-amp, VPI Super Prime Scout TT, Cambridge CXC transport, Schmitt Bifrost Multibit DAC, Schiit Lodi tone control, Sangean HD tuner, Aric Audio Transcend MM phone pre-amp, Focal Aria 926 Speakers, Felix Audio Euphoria Headphone Amplifier, Focal Clear Headphones. Cable loom is now primarily Groneberg.

Music Preferences

Primarily listen to Jazz, classical and alternative.

Room Description

It’s small, ~ 1150 cubic foot and has been a challenge to get the sound I want

Acoustic Treatment

Acoustic absorbers on ceiling and front wall. Half height bass traps. QRD diffusers (homemade) on back wall.

Listening Impressions

This is a work in progress, still working for “That Sound”...

Components

Digital Source

Cambridge CXC transport, Bluesound Node 2 streamer.

Analog Source

VPI Super Prime Scout with JMW 10.5 tone arm and Ortofon 2M Black MM CART.

Other Sources

Sangean HD tuner with Godar FM 1A antenna

Signal Processors

Schitt Bifrost Multibit DAC

Preamp

Aric. Audio Ultimate II SE (heavily upgraded).

Power Amp

Odyssey Kismet (primary) Feliks Audio Euforia (headphone amp)

Speakers

Focal Aria 926 towers

Subwoofer

N/A

Speaker Cable

Groneberg

Interconnects

Groneberg

Power Cables

Various

Headphones

Focal Clear

Racking

Custom built (by me) wood, metal and Carbon Fiber rack.

Power Cond

Furman

Tuning and Tweaks

Tube rolling right now

Other Components

I have an Odyssey Candella pre amp in hibernation right now.