Description

This by no means an ideal music room. It is 12X12X12, a perfect cube. But it was the only way to have a dedicated space for the system. I actually get a very good sound stage in hear even though the dimensions are terrible. The Thorens is a new addition and was purchased from Vinyl Nirvana. It replaced an old Thorens td280mkII with a Grado Gold and NAD PP2 phono stage.

Having loads of fun with this system and would like it to be my last. Opinions wanted.
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    • Ayre CX7e
    Clear and detailed. The last CD player I will ever own.
    • Thorens TD-160c
    Restored by Dave at Vinyl Nirvana.
    • Sumiko MMT-classic
    Removable headshell.
    • Denon DL-103
    Great for the money.
    • Pro-ject Tube Box II
    Still breaking in.
    • Denon AU-300LC
    Step up transformer for DL103.
    • Ayre Acoustics AX7e
    Detail and clarity.
    • Totem Acoustics Model One Signature
    Great imaging and soundstaging, they disappear.
    • Totem TS- 5
    Sand filled.

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Looks very nice and condusive for intimate listening sessions.

The room my electronics are located in with the smaller OHMs is essentially similar dimensions to yours. I've also used my Dynaudio monitors in their to great effect.

Rooms like ours may not be optimal technically (what room is?) but still very capable of delivering top notch sound with no more effort in optimizing setup than required in most rooms. You can become immersed in great sound easily in rooms like these.

There is something to be said for a larger room also but for different reasons.

mapman