Who has Luv for the Lyngdorf 2170 and is thinking about the 3400.

One thing that I always wonder about with systems that use room correction software is the ability to render a realistic soundstage when listening from a typically narrow sweet spot. My limited experience is mostly with friends' home theatre setups and a couple of 2-channels using older DSP software, all using premium gear. In all these cases, the sound quality was very impressive and mostly balanced and full but I just didn't feel the goose bumps I get when you can touch and feel the stage, even in my lesser quality setup. In particular, I found the soundstage rather diffused and the imaging somewhat blurry in lieu of achieving that balanced and pleasing all-over-the-room sound. Reading all these comments and knowing  how demanding listeners you guys are, I'm assuming that this piece of gear is not compromising the delivery of the soundstage at the expense of a balanced sound.

@kalali.

I think there have been some huge advances in room correction software over the last few years. Imho, the soundstage and dynamics especially in the Focus setting are extraordinary and have made me a believer.

The 2170 continues to interest me.  To raise the funds, would have to sell my PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium HP I use in a second system.  And I do enjoy that amp! 

I wish I loved computer based audio but for multiple reasons I don't.  I like my CD's.  Just received a box set of 60 Vivarte CD's and lovin' it!  All this for $1.50 a CD.  It's a great time to load up.  But I know in time I will need to get on board. (see oppo thread)

So here's what I'm thinking.  I  love the ability the 2170 has to high pass my Double Impacts.  Possibly cleaner sound with less of a demand on both the speakers and the 2170's amp while affording a clean transition to my duel subs (all set up as suggested by Lyngdorf). To spin my discs I am looking at a transport. I would probably go with the base 2170. (Wish Lyngdorf/dealers would facilitate allowing the end user to add boards.)

With the standard digital inputs on the 2170, what type of connection would you guys suggest?  Do you think a Cambridge cxc transport would significantly limit the potential of the 2170? 

Thanks for your thoughts.

My speakers are not there.  The musicians play in space before me. So realistic it shocks me weekly. Maybe my current speakers play a role also.  The RP in the Lyngdorf is not like others, but in a league of its own.  The Focus/listening position settting is the key.  

Corelli,

I'm using a CXC transport currently.  I use the coax digital out (wireworld starlight 7) and get wonderful results.

I've used the CXC with standalone DACs from PS Audio, Mytek, and Wyred4Sound.  The pairing with the Lyngdorf is by far my favorite for standard redboob playback.

I don't have much experience with other transports, only a budget NAD and a PS Audio Perfectwave transport.  The PS Audio, IMHO, was the best sounding, but I was using a HDMI cable using it's i2s output.  Never tried it with coax.

Hope that helps..