Description

I feel like I've been upgrading and mixing and matching forever now. I've been trying to build a system that gives me the energy of live music, and I think I am done for the time being.

I love listening to all types of music, from classical to metal, and this system does it for me. It rocks when I need it to and yet gives me delicate, beautiful melodies at other times.
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Room Details

Dimensions: 13’ × 25’  Medium
Ceiling: 13’


Components Toggle details

    • TW Acustic Raven One
    This table absolutely blew me away when I first heard it. It is dynamic yet delicate when needed.
    • Ortofon RS 309D
    12 inch tonearm
    • Auditorium 23 Step-up Transformer for SPU
    Very small in size but not in stature
    • Audio Tekne Phono Cables
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    • Shindo Aurieges
    Version with MM phono stage
    • Shindo Labs Montille
    • Auditorium 23 Speaker Cables
    Great value and unobtrusive
    • Belden 8402
    Belden 8402 Cables with Switchcraft 3502 Connectors - they do the job for now :)
    • Horning Aristoteles Ultimate
    These are the most lifelike speakers I have ever heard. I was lucky enough to get them in an applewood gloss finish - beautiful!
    • Shindo Mr. T
    Power Conditioner
    • Schiit Audio Yggdrasil
    I am done upgrading digital sources (though maybe I'll upgrade the DAC board).
    • Sony XBR65X900E
    65" TV - my first upgrade since a Pioneer 5020 Kuro plasma TV.  Really impressed, especially for the price.
    • Sony HT-ST5000
    Handles the home theater duties :)
    • Sony UBP-X800
    4k UHD Blu-Ray
    • Apple TV 4K
    • PS Audio Quintet + Cable
    Significantly improved the picture on my TV
    • BDI Vertica 8559
    Media cabinet.  I'm sure I'm leaving performance on the table, but it's worth it for a cleaner look.

Comments 9

I live near Jeff also and plan to go the Horning route as funds allow. I have heard the Eufrodites but not the Aristotles. Also love that Raven One TT. Great system you have there!

latinsamba1

Lalounger,
Very nice system you`ve arranged. Simplicity plus high quality components =natural and life-like sound. That philosophy is what guides my system approach. Shindo /Horning must be a treat.

charles1dad

Love the Hornings! Looks like a killer system.

tom_hankins

hi Lalounger, nice system you've assembled... anyway was wondering if you've tried other Shindo amps with your Horning speakers, & if so, what made you decide upon the Montrachet?

11flat6

Your system must sound wonderful, I must also listen to the Hornings sometime also. I assume they're very efficient also?

mikeyc8

I got Havana DAC too and loves it, though i rarely use computer(sony vaio) source which belongs to my wife, though i got CEC 51TL as dedicated transport, a pair of bookshelves Spendor(sp2/3r). I really enjoy the sound now, it's just so organic and gives a tremendous live feel to it. Im wondering if u ever compared hornings to spendor?

karmatogdral

Beautiful speakers and setup. I need to find a way to hear the Hornings.

kyyuan

Owner
Thanks Lapierre, I think they're a great combo as well.

I live in NYC, about 20 blocks from Highwater Sound, so I just gave Jeff Catalano a call. At the time, he did not have the speakers with him, but he referred me to a customer who did. I listened to them and had to have them. Several months later, they are now finally in my apartment!

lalounger

Well done!!

Love the Shindo components matched with the Horning.

Where did you audition the Horning Aristoteles in the US?

Spin the Yellowjackets.

lapierre

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