Description

This system shares space with the theater. The advantage of having the somewhat larger listening room is that the Magnepans can, for lack of a better word, breathe. I believe it’s atypical to see a newer Krell amp driving magneplanars, but having experimented with a few class AB amps, including my Krell integrated amp, I chose the Duo 300 for its rather impressive control over these speakers along with the astounding way it makes the ribbon tweeter perform. I’m an unrepentant tinkerer, so speaker and component placements tend to vary.

Nobsound springs under the speakers and the shelves upon which the components sit. I adjust the spring configuration to achieve 40-60% compression. The stock springs under the turntable were swapped out for lighter ones. Excellent results from placing them under the turntable and subwoofer. No discernible advantage to having them under the DAC/preamp or the phono preamp. 
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Room Details

Dimensions: 30’ × 12’  Large
Ceiling: 8’


Components Toggle details

    • Magnepan MG-3.6r
    • Martin Logan Descent i
    • Krell DUO 300 XD
    • PS Audio PerfectWave DirectStream DAC
    • PS Audio NuWave Phono Preamplifier
    • Pro-Ject 2Xperience Primary
    Starter turntable. I can't seem to stop myself from buying vinyl.
    • Soundsmith Aida
    • Nordost Blue Heaven
    • Aurender N10

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It appears you're still using the factory stands.  I'd highly recommend the Mye speaker stands, which made a huge improvement with my 3.6Rs.  The ability to adjust the stands will eliminate the need for the shims.

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