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A first

I have a newer system that I assembled earlier this year.  It includes the Luxman D-10X CD/SACD player, a Constellation Audio Integrated, Perlisten S7t speakers, and an older Music Hall MMF-7.1 tt with a Grade Sonata.

I had two friends over Saturday, and they love music but could not care less about sound.  They often hook up their phone to my system and play MP3 files.  Truly horrible sound, but they never cared.

I asked them to sit on the sofa and I played music, some they knew, some they did not.

The woman said it seemed like they were at a live concert.  The man said (and he is very cynical about nearly everything) that he never cared about "this audiophile thing", but he has never heard anything this great.

I doubt they will ever change what they listen on at their home, but I was so pleased that they were open enough to drop the cynicism and listen.

 

By the way, this system is in a big room, and it sounds spectacular.  

rpeluso
drugolf
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Just imagine the equal conversation over at the Home theater message board: "I can't believe all those folks just watching their favorite shows on their phones and laptops.  Crazy!" 

 

rpeluso OP
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ghdprentice, with your kind assistance I just added a few photos of this system, as you suggested I do.  

I went for great sound with simplicity.  

I could not be more pleased with the outcome.  

I wish the same for everyone here, satisfaction and great musical reproduction.  

I live outside of Philadelphia; if anyone is close and wishes to stop over and listen, please do.

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ursm
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What a nice & friendly thread!  I recognize many experiences: I listen in a dedicated room, I am alone (except with an audiophile friend sometimes), my wonderful wife doesn’t care & has no interest, my son listens to background music only, my grandchildren are digital natives and of the MP3 generation…But I sit and listen concentrated on a variety of music I like, and I couldn’t care less what others think. I ENJOY. 😎

ghdprentice
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OP,

Beautiful… I love the chest… I love wood. 
 

 

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twoleftears
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While fully recognizing the imperatives of domestic constraints, every additional inch that you can ease those speakers out from the wall behind them, the system will sound even better.

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