Roksan amps, old and new

[abacus]

I have tried room correction..
Lyngdorf
DIRAC
WiiM

All attempted with various software, mics, etc and nothing comes close to setting up stereo hifi with the right speakers to suit the room matched to the right amp for the speakers…

I think for corrected rooms, music halls, cinemas, etc there’s perhaps a case for it, but domestically, I reckon it’s another gimmick…

A lot of room correction systems come with a mic but if not and you want a standard, than the UMK-1 is the one to go for.
Unless you are experienced in setting the correction up, allow for at least 2 days to get it right. (And you will need to fine tune for a few weeks after)
As you say the correct size and type of speaker is paramount.
Also any room treatment you can do (Rugs cushions, bookshelf's etc.) will also go a long way to helping the acoustics of the room. (Of cause the ideal is a dedicated room)
One thing most people miss, is that their ears get used to the room, and when it is corrected it doesn't sound right (Even though it is), to make sure you know what music should sound like, so go to a few local concerts to reacclimatise yourself to how it should sound.
If you are just looking for a nice sound (You are not interested in it being as accurate as possible) then just get the system that you enjoy.
There is no right or wrong in how anybody chooses there system, so long as it suits there ears, as everybody's ears and preferences are different.

Bill

 

[nopiano]

Superb, I didn't even realise they were still available when I bought my 2nd NN50 last week…£999 off RICHERs ?

Mine was used via eBay, at about a third less. Never did ask the age, which I usually do, but it’s minty and the box is recent.