Are you happy with your system?

[Fandango Andy]

described as very unstylish by one reviewer.

Really? I think it's very stylish, and unmistakably Audiolab, looks a lot like the classic 8000A.

 

[Noddy]

Really? I think it's very stylish, and unmistakably Audiolab, looks a lot like the classic 8000A.

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I’m with you, it’s one of the most stylish units on the market, as are its siblings. Most amps look, to my eye, like they were designed by geeks who use computers running Linux, eat pizza and drink coke. Unless they’re by Chord, in which case the designers are snorting coke.

 

[matthewpianist]

Stylish? Doesn't particularly bother me. I've always liked the functional look of the Audiolab, and how solid it feels. It's beautifully screwed together and a real quality product, such that if it were twice the price I would be happy. It's also unobtrusive and gets on with the job without the risk of looking like a horribly jarring and dated box in however many years time.

 

[Gel]

I don’t need a new sub anymore so I am happy. 😃

 

[Entrigo]

I sadly don't have space for a dedicated room. Mine is in the living room. Room dimensions and acoustics actually aren't too bad!

Yep same. Doesn't sound too bad to me but I actually dread running REW - I actually bought the mic a few months ago and haven't done it yet. Big part of it is getting to grips with the software but I suspect there might be a little concern that it'll show all sorts of issues I won't be able to fix
"dear wife, do you mind me putting 2 monster bass traps in the corners? Yes one would be right in front of the kitchen door. Great and and a couple of panels on the ceiling as well"
She's very patient but I suspect that might be a touch too far 😂

 

[Entrigo]

I sadly don't have space for a dedicated room. Mine is in the living room. Room dimensions and acoustics actually aren't too bad!

Really good looking set up by the way.

 

[Fandango Andy]

Yep same. Doesn't sound too bad to me but I actually dread running REW - I actually bought the mic a few months ago and haven't done it yet. Big part of it is getting to grips with the software but I suspect there might be a little concern that it'll show all sorts of issues I won't be able to fix
"dear wife, do you mind me putting 2 monster bass traps in the corners? Yes one would be right in front of the kitchen door. Great and and a couple of panels on the ceiling as well"
She's very patient but I suspect that might be a touch too far 😂

Getting my speakers in the right position made a world of difference to me. First reflection points aren't bad. Bass traps may be a benafit, but I don't really have room.

 

[Steve983]

After a lot of experimentation over the last couple of years I think I've got things the way I want them now. My NAD 3240PE amp from the late 80's sounds killer with my Cambridge Audio SX60 (new) and Linn Index (1986) speakers. When my neighbours are out it sounds great! 🤓

 

[Steve983]

Also connected to the main system, living under the tv, is my Sony Blu Ray and Marantz CD63SE CD Player both plugged into the Cambridge Audio DAC100 with the output going to the NAD3240PE and Cambridge Audio amps.

 

[Steve983]

And this is my second sort of 'overflow' system which comprises the NAD 3020A (1984) sounding fantastic for headphones with the NAD C541 (2001) CD Player. Also connected is the NAD 302 amp from the early 90's.

Yes I know it's a bit crazy but I love it! I have now run out of room for any more gear. Unless....

 

[Cricketbat70]

I sadly don't have space for a dedicated room. Mine is in the living room. Room dimensions and acoustics actually aren't too bad!

I don't have a dedicated listening room either. AV in front room little Denon system in dining room. If my adult offspring had left home the cellar might be a listening room but then I think would the low ceiling be detrimental to the sound. Currently the cellar is their room, two gaming PC's one hooked up to a pioneer AV receiver with TDL speakers for the front some tibo speakers for the surround. There are two leather sofas down there, a little LG projector and a 60" screen they pull down in front of the monitor when not gaming.

 

[Juzzie Wuzzie]

Currently satisfied as all listening positions are compromised. Will make some tweaks in due course ... but nothing major until a dedicated listening space can be obtained.

I've been thinking about this a little more and am actually really enjoying listening to my main system in its compromised position. I think a combination of the fact it actually sounds quite good and the "treat factor" that it gets switched on and listened to for an hour or two once the two-foot hifi destroyer has gone to bed. But you can't measure that I guess?

 

[Fandango Andy]

Really good looking set up by the way.

Thanks. I have had a bit of a shuffle around since the picture was taken. The sub for the AV system is properly positioned and the amp in the stereo has more room around it to help cooling.

 

[Entrigo]

Getting my speakers in the right position made a world of difference to me. First reflection points aren't bad. Bass traps may be a benafit, but I don't really have room.

Same - plus my speakers don't go particularly low and, although I am far from a bass-head, I have been feeling that LF is something I might want more of, not less. I suspect traps might help clean it up but possibly also attenuate it. With speakers position, i am sadly a little limited as they are along the narrow side, so there's only so much I can do. Although, following from above, I started putting them pretty much against the back wall to get some extra help with LF (as they are front ported ayway) and it has made a difference...
I also have panels on first reflection points but I can't say these make a huge difference. Might have to do some proper with/without... Also as they are not "fixed" on the wall as such, so if they don't make a difference, off on ebay they go.

 

[JoelSim]

Very happy indeed, no plans to swap anything at all, although I may buy some Kanto SX26 stands for my smaller speakers that will match what I have on my larger ones, but that'd be for cosmetic reasons.

 

[freeagent]

Love it. Sounds good, and it pounds when I want. No subs needed.