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Experience the nostalgia of a retro HiFi tube system with horn-loaded tweeter, designed to bring out the finest details of your favorite recordings. This exquisite setup enhances the subtlety of upper harmonics, enveloping you in a rich, warm sound with rich, resonant bass.

Room Details

Dimensions: 22’ × 11’ Medium
Ceiling: 10’

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- Ayon CD 35
The Ayon CD-35 establishes a new benchmark in SE-Triode vacuum-tube CD/SACD-Player performance by combining a fully balanced PCM-DSD DAC.
The CD-35 is also prepared for computer playback and general DSD professional audio use.

Top loading player with very solid construction and build.
- McIntosh C22
A cool 1960s retro design, the C22 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier has been updated to modern standards to deliver a performance on par with any other McIntosh preamplifier. Electromagnetic input switching provides reliable, noiseless and distortion-free operation. Low distortion levels of all types are less than 0.08%, allowing music to be presented with total transparency and accuracy.
- HiFi Rose RS150B Streaming DAC
The HiFi Rose RS150B Streaming DAC is a flagship model that combines cutting-edge technology with elegant design, catering to the needs of discerning audiophiles. Its advanced ESS ES9038PRO DAC chipset delivers outstanding audio performance, capturing the nuances and depth of your favorite music. The device supports an extensive range of high-resolution audio formats, ensuring that every note is reproduced with stunning accuracy.

The RS150B’s versatile connectivity options make it compatible with numerous audio sources and systems, while its built-in streaming services provide direct access to millions of tracks. The intuitive touchscreen interface and mobile app offer effortless control and navigation, enhancing the user experience.
- Triangle Duettos
The Duetto, is a compact 2-way bookshelf speaker.
A superb piece of engineering, the Duetto features the horn-loaded tweeter TZ2900 with a next-generation magnesium alloy dome. This transducer highlights the finest details of your recordings and enhances the subtlety of upper harmonics.
The 16 cm midrange/bass driver delivers rich bass details, thanks to its new paper cone, which reproduces vocal registers with remarkable neutrality and without any coloration. The Duetto offers exceptionally clear sound, bringing the music to the forefront.
- McIntosh MC275 MkVI
- Power Output per Channel75W @ 4, 8 or 16 Ohms
  
  Number of Channels2
  
  Total Harmonic Distortion0.5% maximum harmonic distortion at any power level from 250 milliwatts to rated power, 20Hz to 20,000Hz
  (≤ 0.25% harmonic distortion at 1kHz)
  
  S/N below rated output105dB
  
  Dynamic Headroom1.2dB
  
  Damping Factor>22
  
  Rated Power Band20Hz to 20kHz
  
  Frequency Response+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz
  +0, -3.0dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz

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Pierre,

Nice System! Mine is a 'little' more modest (but I do have a McIntosh C220 preamp).

I wondered if you tried listening in the 'other axis' in your room (i.e., speakers on 'short' wall, pulled away from surfaces)? Your setup looks similar to the Joachim Gerhard (sp?) recommendations with listener on one (long) wall, speakers widely separated along the opposite side long wall. I am tempted to swing my setup around like that.

I think having the ears within a foot or something of the back wall negates problems with reflections off that surface; the ear doesn't hear it as a separate sound source.

Seems from your comments that you get a lot of depth perception from your system (my Holy Grail!) ...

Guess I just have to try it ... ugh. But it could have benefits.

THanks, - Rick.

rick1958 January 26, 2010 16:02

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Ayon CD 35

McIntosh C22

HiFi Rose RS150B Streaming DAC

Triangle Duettos

McIntosh MC275 MkVI

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