Systems

Secondary listening system #2, a Two-channel Audio System by geowak

Geowak new 2nd audio system 2022
Room Size
13.5 X 18.5 ft
System Overview
Vandersteen 2CE SIG II. paired with stereo Rythmik F12s. A very resolving system which was difficult to tune.
Music Preferences
Blues, Jazz, Vocals, Instrumental music with many instruments or sounds.
Room Description
Area rug and on concrete floor painted with Epoxy paint and clear coat.
Acoustic Treatment
None
Listening Impressions
Surprisingly neutral with room zero room treatments... can go very deep.
Media Storage
CDs or streaming albums with Tidal or Qobuz.
Other Comments
Good room for sitting around with friends and shooting the breeze. Room is off back patio and can be heard when running the outdoor grill and outdoor beverages.
Components
Digital Source
Bluesound Node feeding Schiit Bifrost 2 DAC. Or Sony ES CD player with Bifrost 2
Analog Source
None, but I want a TT..
Other Sources
Sony Multi CD player
Signal Processors
Optical switch to choose between both Sony CD players.
Preamp
Schiit Freya Plus
Power Amp
Parasound A21
Speakers
Vandersteen 2CE SIG II
Subwoofer
Rythmik F12s (stereo pair)
Speaker Cable
Analysis Plus Oval (Chocolate)
Interconnects
BJC
Power Cables
Signal Cables
Headphones
Grado, Beyer Dynamic, AKG
Racking
Homemade
Other Components
Fan system for cooling. Custom wooden platforms for speakers. This system is at the north end of my audio room. I have my main system at the south end. I turn my chair around 180 degrees to listen to the main system.