System Pics 2021

Currently preferring the Naims with their lights down low, stops me faffing over balance and volume level, can’t see, don’t care , just listening

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That looks really nice, especially the stand. And I see a yellow mat on the Rega. Isn’t it good being able to plug itstraight into the amplifier without phono stages and complications? Just like in the old days.

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Its actually a white Funk Achromat.
Yes agree re simplicity, the phono stage on the xs3 is perfect for what I need.
Stan Getz was sounding wonderful this afternoon.

Interesting. I thought the Achromat changed the sound of a Rega in a negative way. But you obviously like it.

Yes I do. To my ears anyway…and thats what counts.

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Yep worth every penny a classic image.

No legs

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A classic shot of Naim ‘Black’ boxes right there. :smiley:

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Difficult to say. In fact, it’s all black!:sunglasses:

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That’s a lovely looking bit of furniture.

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Hi @Fcodamo ; very nice picture and set-up. Are the basstraps from ArtNovion? Sienna models I assume?
Cheers, Iver

Yes @IvdZ , all correct. Thanks

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Thank you feeling_zen, it came from Crate and Barrel’s online shop, CB2. I have gotten away from typical audio racking over the years, finding items like this to just work quite perfectly for me, no fuss, no wringing of hands, and certainly way cheaper. Form, fit, function?

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In 2020 NDX2 replaced MacMini + DAC V1. Rega P8 + Aria replaced RP6 + StageLine N.
Very happy with the result.

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That looks nice. There seem to be quite a few of us with P8, Supernait and NDX2 these days.

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Nice room.

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I actually answered hastily this morning. on the left there is a bass trap corner, while continuing behind the components there are 2 custom bass trap walls with a wooden finish placed vertically instead of horizontally, in order to have continuity with the bass trap corner. all in fagus finish. so basically they look like Sienna panels, but they’re not :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes::grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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Hi @Fcodamo , thanks for the detail. I love them and ordered 6 this morning also in Maple. They are part of a larger « acoustics project » I started, combining treatment from ArtNovion with WoodUpp. Very eager to hear the result. It should all arrive in a few weeks.

It all started by having a acoustics professional visiting my home and doing proper measurements. I am lucky enough that the situation wasn’t too bad, but it was clear that there is room for improvement.

Cheers
Iver

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I am playing on open baffle these days. JBL drivers. Active system. Bauer DPS 2 turntable with a Rega 250 arm and DV 20XL pickup. Puffin riaa. Most of the record collection are in another room. Spare TT are Phonosophie P3/Aro and a Kuzma Stabo/Stogi S12VTA.
The TV system consists of a Nac72/modded Snaps, Nap180 and Totem Arro.

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Hi @IvdZ , sorry for the short detour but how did find an acoustics pro who would come to your house?