Small Room but Good Sound

by vinylmatters on Opinions Please

Description

My room is 11 by 21 by 10, which is not ideal but with the right components and room treatments (especially room treatments) the music can really "lock in". I use Corner, Echo and Bass Busters in their appropriate locations.

I use three sets of speakers...the MMGs, Totem Model 1s with Storm sub or an older pair of B&Ws, depending on the type of music I'm in the mood for. All three sound great in my room but "different great". I use the Creek as a preamp when I fire up the Heath monos or my Outlaw M200s, which I purchased to match with the MMGs.

I'm just beginning to explore music using a music server (actually a Windows based computer or two). I'm playing with a desktop system running Windows XP through a DAC via S/PDIF out to the Creek and a laptop running Windows 7 through another DAC (Jolida Glass FX) via USB. Results are interesting so far. We'll see...

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    • Creek 5350SE
    Great sound and a good match with both sets of speakers.
    • Outlaw M-200 Monoblocks
    They drive the MMGs
    • Heath W6A (modified)
    I've discovered this is a heavily-modified pair of Heath W6A mono amps with 70 wpc.
    • Music Hall MMF-7
    My main turntable with Goldring cart.
    • Linn Axis
    with Basik tonearm and AT cart. The 'table to use for Record Show finds.
    • Oppo BDP-93
    Great universal player
    • Magnepan MMG
    A whole 'nother kind of good sound.
    • Totem Model 1s
    The one constant in my ever-changing system. Over 10-years old and sound the best they ever have.
    • Totem Storm
    Perfect for my Model 1s and smaller spaces.
    • Jolida JD9
    No frills...great sounding phono preamp. Used with my MMF-7.
    • Bellari VP129
    Used with my Linn Axis.
    • Nitty Gritty 1.5fi
    I clean all my vinyl with this, both used and new, with a homemade solution.
    • Various Echo Busters
    Corner Busters, Bass Busters and Echo Busters. In an 11 by 21 room they are required. It makes a "not so ideal" room ideal.
    • Signal Speaker & Interconnects (Ultra)
    I've decided on Signal cables and interconnects throughout.

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VM,
Your system is right up my alley! I've a good deal of experience with the Quads (21 and 22L's) and believe them to be the absolute best choice @ the price. I'm planning to get a pair of 21L's (they're a bit easier for my ASL 1003 integrated to drive than the 22L's) and eventually a Manley Stingray because of their synergistic relationship. I also own a (bone stock) MMF 2.1LE and the Bellari phonostage...very smooth combo (imho). I know that Underwood claims very high resolution for that cdp mod, having listened to it, what do you think? I currently own a Music Hall Maverick but am considering the slightly less expensive Consonance CD120 Linear for its smooth analog sound. We, obviously, have similar tastes in gear so what do you think about the Consonance? I also wanted to mention that the consistency of your color scheme with the gear and room is excellent!...Well done.
-Bruce

bruce30

Walt, I know what you mean by letting it cook for a while. The upgrade bug is hard to shake though. I hope your room worked out for you. I see you placed yourself on the length, while my setup is more constrained by the design of the room (entrances on each side). I was wondering which of your turntables you prefer, or what each does for you.

Regards
Henry
PS: what cd-rack system are you using?

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