Room Details

Dimensions: 29’ × 16’  Large
Ceiling: 8’


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    • PrimaLuna Evo 300 Preamp
    Big improvement over the Evo 300 integrated which is what I initially started with when experimenting with PrimaLuna. Currently using Phillips 5R4GYS rectifier tubes with reissued Russian Mullard 12AU7s in the front 2 sockets. Definitely rounds off the edges for a very euphonic sound without sounding too warm or syrupy. Not the last word in detail and resolution but with the Naim NDX2 as a source it is an exceptional blend of detail, rhythm, and holographic staging of the stereo image.
    • PrimaLuna Evo 300 Monoblocks
    Running 2 Evo 300 amps in Mono mode with 4 Tung-Sol KT150 power tubes in each, as well as 2 NOS Brimar CV4003/12AU7s in the preamp sockets. The KT150s add exceptional weight and body to instruments and voices, particularly guitar strings, piano notes, etc. They exert grip and control over the bottom end while still maintaining the silky and forward mids and top end of the EL34 tubes. Combined with the Brimar CV4003 tubes, this offers a uniquely euphonic sound with tight, detailed bass and realistic weight and timbre that is not harsh in any way - in fact more velvety-smooth on mids and top end. A very engaging combination.
    • Symposium Acoustics Ultra Pro Amp Stands
    • Naim Audio NDX2
    • Volti Audio Rivals
    • Symposium Acoustics Super Speaker Platforms
    • JL Audio 2 Dominion D110s
    • Transparent Audio Speaker cables, power, and interconnects
    Super speaker cables and Super RCA interconnects
    High Performance and Premier power cables
    • Naim Audio XPS DR
    • Isotek Sigmas Evo3
    • Innuos Zen MK III
    • UpTone Audio EtherRegen
    • Naim Audio Fraim
    • GIK Acoustics Diffusion and Absorption
    • Sound Anchor Speaker Stands
    Supporting the GIK Panels

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Very nice system and photos.
I also own the Volti Alura.
I notice you’re set up for near field and extreme toe-in.
I know that Greg recommends this setup too.
Did you try a more traditional toe-in?
What was the sonic difference?
 
Congrats.
Dave

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