Classe cp-500 verses the Lyngdorf dpa-1

You need a DEQX more than a Lyngdorf !!!!

I finally auditioned the Lyngdorf dpa-1. The result was not as impressive as I had hoped.

In the meantime I also auditioned the H-Cat preamplifier. This audition resulted in the purchase of it.

See my comments in the H-Cat thread.

Thanks.

I want to follow up on my original post.

I wasn't happy at all with my first three attempts at calibrating my room with the Room Perfect RP-1 processor. It sounded painful to be honest. But, in its'defense, I had just allowed my preferred audio dealer "friends" to rearrange my speakers. This was just after the rp-1 arrived at my door and was sitting, teasingly, in front of my audio system. The new speaker configuration inflicted upon me by my audio dealer "friends" had subjected me to some very ear piercing highs as well as quite a bit of resonance in the artist's voice. With that said, there were many significant improvements with the new speaker placement. It was just hard to hear them in the presence of the shrill highs and resonating vocals. I must also say that before my speakers were moved my room sounded awful. Hence my curiousity in the Lyngdorf Room Perfect processor.

So, enter the rp-1 into the picture. I was not impressed at first. But, after getting some pointers from my new friend who is also a dealer of Lyngdorf products, I finally succeeded in transforming my dedicated listening area into something I never imagined possible. It isn't perfect, but what listening room is. Mine is now very, very, close and I just want more, more, more of it. At least that is my current opinion after about 3 CDs worth of listening.

So, I am now on a journey to sample many more CDs other than Celine Dion, Janet Jackson and my Porcupine DVD-audio disc and hope that everyone will wish me happy listening. I am at the moment fighting back the urge to move my speakers and then recalibrate the entire thing with the rp-1 to see what wonderous sounds may be lurking in the shadows.

I will return soon to let you know how things went.

Please post your comments about the Lyngdorf dpa-1 preamp if you have ever used it or auditioned it. It also has the Room Perfect capability like it's little brother the rp-1. I am contemplating replacing my Classe preamp but have strong reservations.

Thank you,