Room Size

16x10 L

System Overview

I have recently embraced the fact that my stereo is in a multi purpose room and purchased speakers meant to be placed near the wall while also swapping my separates for a very attractive remote controlled Melody Integrated amplifier. I also ditched ALL of my room treatments. The result is a bit of a surprise as I have better sound, freed up cash and have a more orderly living room!

Music Preferences

I'm all over the map.

Room Description

I have a medium/large open room that flows into my kitchen and dining area. Unfortunately my listening room doubles as my family room. Many people feel this is the way hifi should be and that man-cave will lead to the death of the hobby... I for one am longing for the day I can have a dedicated space. Although I've largely resolved some bad room issues I was having even with things 'under control' I long for a better space.

Listening Impressions

Tonally saturated, harmonically full, well textured, nimble and transparant. Staging is natural and bass is the best I've heard.

Components

Digital Source

Metrum Octave

Analog Source

Kuzma Kuzma Stogi S & Stabi S with SAE 1000e

Other Sources

Bolder modified Logitech Touch & Bolder PSU w/ Bybee Music Rails

Preamp

Monolithic PS-1/HC-1B phono preamp

Power Amp

Melody MK88 & Redgum RGi120 ENR

Speakers

Zu Definition MK2 (nanotec drivers on the way)

Speaker Cable

Wywire v2

Interconnects

Wywire v3, Hot Sauce, Ltespeed SPDIF and USB

Power Cables

Triode Wire Lab 8, 10, 12 and Sablon Audio Grand Corona and Zu Births on my sub amps

Racking

Cheap crap from Target

Power Cond

Pi Audio Uberbuss

Tuning and Tweaks

Herbies Audio Labs decoupling gliders, tenderfeet and grungebusters