Who has Luv for the Lyngdorf 2170 and is thinking about the 3400.

I purchased a 2170 about 3 weeks ago.  I was driving my Spatial Audio M3 Triode Masters with a Linear Tube Audio MZ2 and  ZOTL10.    I am extremely happy with the results and what Room Perfect has done both for digital and analog.  It is like a veil has been lifted from the speakers.

I have Bluesound Node 2 connected to the digital input.  Previously I had the Bluesound connected to a Denafrips Pontus DAC.  I still have my Technics SL-1200GR TT/Parasound JC3 Junior in place connected the analog input.  

I have sold my preamp, amp and DAC and couldn't be happier.

The next step for me is to rearrange my room to place the speakers on the long wall and to add a second sub.  I have one Rhythmik L12 and just ordered a second.

I did not place my Spatial Audio's against the wall since they are open baffle.  Right now the single sub is placed between the Spatials but I will move the subs outside of the main speakers as Lyngdorf recommends when I rearrange.  

Nick

One thing I will add about Room Perfect.  It is the easiest room correction software I have ever used.   I have used both Audyssey and DIrac.  

Your first measurement must be in the MLP.  All other measurements should be random around the room at different heights and locations.   The intent is to get to at least 90% Room Knowledge.  After each measurement, the cumulate Room Knowledge is displayed.   Once you achieve 90%, you are asked if you want to perform additional measurements.  It typically takes 4-5 measurements in my room to get to 90% but that will vary with the room and the locations you use.  I have been taking additional  measurements to achieve 95-98% Room Knowledge. 

@robelvick 

Make sue that the Lyngdorf firmware files are the only files on the USB drive.  That worked the first time for me.

Nick

@uberwaltz 

I reached out to Lyngdorf on speaker placement.   They recommend that you place subs in the corners only if you have 2 subs.  They do not recommend placing the main speakers in the corner.  I did not ask about placing the main speakers against the wall but I have seen that some customers on avforums are doing this.  There is a fairly active Lyngdorf thread there. 

i have open baffle Spatial Audio M3 Triodes so do not place them against the wall.   Like you, I place them where they sound best and then run RP.

Kenny,

Congats on the Double Bass speakers.  They look fantastic and I am sure they sound the same.

Nick

I have a question for 2170 owners.     

I purchased the 2170 about 4 months ago and overall, I am very happy with the 2170 in my system.  Prior to the purchase,  I sold my Denafrips DAC and am running my digital streamer (Aries Mini) directly into the coax input on the 2170.    I have my music stored as FLAC files on a NAS and also subscribe to Tidal.  Using ROON as the software for streaming.

I recently listened to the Chord Mojo in another system.  It was running through a Mcintosh processor and the stream was from an iPhone.  The sound was really good.    I wish now that I had at least A/B tested with the Denafrips prior to selling but I was using the proceeds to partially fund the 2170.

Anyone using an external DAC with the 2170?  I am interested in comparisons with and without the DAC.

Thanks,

Nick

Thanks for the response Kenny.   I was thinking about adding HQ Player to the mix. I will touch base with you next week to get a better understanding of what it offers. 

Nick

robelvick,

Quality feedback.   Just what I was looking for (as I sit here streaming with no DAC!). Thanks for taking the time to rspond. 

Nick