Description

I'm definitely envious when I view some of the amazing spaces some Audiogon Virtual systems reside in.  But alas, space is at a premium in our townhome and I was forced to convert our small dining nook to use for my critical listening.  Fortunately, this space is open to the rest of the floor and not an enclosed room.  I recently over hauled my system and consider this to be my "End Game" for now. Retirement just got better :) .  I chose the Dynaudio Confidence 20's for their flexible placement and downward firing ports.  They also produce adequate bass to use without a sub since I lack the space for one. I replaced my older McIntosh Integrated with the Luxman and am extremely happy with the results.  The SolidSteel rack (their flagship line) replaced a somewhat shaky Salamander rack which doubled as bookcase.  The Shunyata replaced my Furman Elite.  My listening area is nearfield, and is an equilateral triangle of less than 6'.  This does reduce some reflections from the furniture in my non-dedicated space. My music is 100% digital and I have more than 2.5K combined CDs and SACDs.
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Room Details

Dimensions: 9’ × 9’  Small
Ceiling: 9’


Components Toggle details

    • Dynaudio Confidence 20
    Stand mount speakers in Ruby wood finish.
    • Luxman L-509Z
    Luxman's new flagship class A/B Integrated Amplifier
    • Jay's Audio CDT2-MK3
    Top loading CD Transport
    • Denafrips Pontus II
    R2R Ladder DAC
    • Shunyata Research Hydra Triton V1
    Power conditioner
    • SolidSteel HF-5 Audio Rack
    • Bluesound Node 2i
    Streaming music player with Bluetooth
    • OPPO DV-970hd
    Used exclusively for SACD playback.
    • Topping A-90
    Headphone Amplifier
    • HiFi Man Arya
    Magnetic Planar headphones
    • Morrow Audio SP-6 Speaker Cables
    • Shunyata Research Black Mamba Helix CX
    C19 Power cord used with the Hydra Triton.
    • Silnote Audio Poseidon GL Reference
    Power cables used on all components except the Hydra
    • Morrow Audio (custom cable balanced to dual unbalanced)
    Used to connect Pontus II to Luxman and Topping amplifiers simultaneously
    • AudioQuest Carbon HDMI
    I2S connectivity between CDT2-MK3 and Pontus II
    • Wireworld Gold Starlight 7 Coaxial cable
    Used to connect Bluesound Node 2i to Pontus II
    • Nordost Blue Heaven LS interconnects
    Used to connect Oppo DVD to the Luxman
    • GIK Acoustics Tri-Trap
    Corner bass traps

Comments 8

Owner
Thanks @jond! I would definitely be enjoying it in far field but unfortunately my chair backs right up to a walkway.

mksun

Totally killer nearfield system that would be great in the far field too! And awesome chair looks like a great spot to listen.

jond

Owner
@wwoolworth, yes I am finding it extremely difficult to pull myself away from my listening chair these days. 😀 Thanks for your comment!

mksun

I bet it sounds great. Each piece does its own part and as a whole would put a smile on your face.

wwoolworth

Owner
Thanks highend64! I do stream with the Bluesound primarily Amazon Prime Music.

mksun

Very nice system you got there. My listening room  is similar to yours. Do you stream or do you have lossless files for music? Enjoy the music

highend64

Owner
Thank you for the kind words David, I really appreciate it! I’m extremely happy with my recent upgrades especially the Confidence 20s which replaced a pair of ELAC towers which were too large for this space.

mksun

What an elegant, intelligent solution to a lack of space. I've had good luck with near-field listening, and I am pretty sure i will have to enjoy it again before I am through with my ears. 

Your equipment seems like just enough - really good examples of each stereo category, from sources to electronics to headphones and speakers.

And I enjoy your Man Ray images on the wall, and that cabinet is lovely. 

Well done,

David

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