I have read both part 1 and 2 and am torn. I read part 2 first and then saw the results from part 1 and was not happy to see the results. Something like the TDAI fits the bill for me - Roon Ready, MQA, small form factor, and decent power. I also want something smaller/lighter and less fussy than separates (have those elsewhere!).
My question is - what is a viable alternative to this? I looked into the Benchmark Amp recommended here and the Matrix Element as a streamer. I would still need to figure out room correction. While the Benchmark and Matrix are clearly "better" than the Lyngdorf as per the measurements, does the package as per Amir really address those shortcomings and make this worth a purchase? Amir wrote: "But for someone starting fresh and aiming high, the Lyngdorf TDAI-3400 makes a ton of sense and causes you to forget the issues I found in measurements of its electronics."
What would make it worth *not* overlooking those measurements? The Lyngdorf is not inexpensive and a similar budget can buy many other things.
Thanks!
Struggling w/Part 1 & Part 2 adding up to a recommendation too!!I have read both part 1 and 2 and am torn. I read part 2 first and then saw the results from part 1 and was not happy to see the results. Something like the TDAI fits the bill for me - Roon Ready, MQA, small form factor, and decent power. I also want something smaller/lighter and less fussy than separates (have those elsewhere!).
My question is - what is a viable alternative to this? I looked into the Benchmark Amp recommended here and the Matrix Element as a streamer. I would still need to figure out room correction. While the Benchmark and Matrix are clearly "better" than the Lyngdorf as per the measurements, does the package as per Amir really address those shortcomings and make this worth a purchase? Amir wrote: "But for someone starting fresh and aiming high, the Lyngdorf TDAI-3400 makes a ton of sense and causes you to forget the issues I found in measurements of its electronics."
What would make it worth *not* overlooking those measurements? The Lyngdorf is not inexpensive and a similar budget can buy many other things.
Thanks!
I personally was told to dial volume up to -9dB, but performed the calibration with -23dB (couldn’t tolerate more)Prior to calibration a level check was performed. I was told to dial the volume up to -11 dB or some such number. I could not tolerate the tones above 20 or so dB so that is what I used, thinking I would have to re-do them later. Lower volumes allows more background noise to interfere with measurements although the impact is much lower with newer systems.
I personally was told to dial volume up to -9dB, but performed the calibration with -23dB (couldn’t tolerate more)
Does sound level have any impact on calibration? (expect more background noise interference)
Room frequencies response is independent of volume?
I have read both part 1 and 2 and am torn. I read part 2 first and then saw the results from part 1 and was not happy to see the results. Something like the TDAI fits the bill for me - Roon Ready, MQA, small form factor, and decent power. I also want something smaller/lighter and less fussy than separates (have those elsewhere!).
My question is - what is a viable alternative to this? I looked into the Benchmark Amp recommended here and the Matrix Element as a streamer. I would still need to figure out room correction. While the Benchmark and Matrix are clearly "better" than the Lyngdorf as per the measurements, does the package as per Amir really address those shortcomings and make this worth a purchase? Amir wrote: "But for someone starting fresh and aiming high, the Lyngdorf TDAI-3400 makes a ton of sense and causes you to forget the issues I found in measurements of its electronics."
What would make it worth *not* overlooking those measurements? The Lyngdorf is not inexpensive and a similar budget can buy many other things.
Thanks!
Have you tried room correction? Seems like that could fix the extra mid-bass issue, which sounds to me like a room mode.I am writing here the same question that I propose on the LS50 Meta thread.
Basically, I wonder, according to you, owning a new TDAI-3400 and a coulple of Kef LS50 Metas, if makes sense to buy a complete Lyngdorf set (satellites and subs) and sending back the Kef (I still have time).
Actually the Metas works very, very good in my poor squared room, with a presentation that is good to excellent from bass to highs.
The only complain is in the mid-bass area where the punch is even too much, and this happen only with some genre of music (mostly dance, hip-hop and some pop).
The, based on your experiences, the Metas could be outperformed by a complete Lyngdorf set when paired to the TDAI-3400 or I will fall into an downgrade, considering the extremely refinement of the Metas?