Need guidance on my planned Audiophile setup based on Synthesis A100


Hi everyone,

I am new to this  I've been considering this arrangement for my 12 x 12 foot room with a cathedral type ceiling (approximately 15 feet high). I generally enjoy Instrumental and Vocal Jazz, Acoustic pieces, arias, and claasic rock. I want to build the system around the amplifier and speakers. I found the Amator III and Tube combo interesting. Appreciate your feedback. 

* **Speakers** – Sonus faber Electa Amator III

* **Amplifier** – Synthesis Action A100 Titan

* **Subwoofers** – REL Classic 98 (x2)

* **Primary DAC** – Holo May KTE

* **Reference DAC** – RME ADI-2 FS

* **Internal DAC** – Wolfson WM8741 (integrated in A100 Titan)

* **Digital Transport/Streamer** – HiFi Rose RS130

* **Turntable** – Pro-Ject Debut PRO B

* **Phono Preamp** – Moon 110LP v2

* **DSP Processor** – miniDSP SHD Studio (with Dirac Live)

I have a headphone setup with Hifiman Arya, RME ADI-2 DAC, and Topping A90. I enjoy that immensely.

I am looking for suggestions, opinions, and optimization to my planned setup. I am not yet fully decided on the Turntable, phono preamp, and DSP. 

Thanks in advance. 

vzz1924

@sbank thank you. Room is settled.. only option  square 12 x13 bumpout of my main bedroom. :) won't be able to do diagonal. I have RME in my home office because my Arya is fed through it. Want holo; don't have holo. When I do it will become primary for the speakers. 

@kofibaffour thanks again. Can you please suggest what i will be looking for room treatments? I saw some YouTube videos and checked out sites like GIK and Artnovion.

here's what i am thinking based on chatgpt research.. not happening right away.. over time ..

🎧 Listener Position: Centered about ⅔ from the front wall

🔊 Speakers: 1.5 ft in from side walls, 2.5 ft out from front wall

🟪 Bass Traps: All 4 vertical corners (high-priority)

⬛ Side Wall Absorbers: At first reflection points on both side walls. Left wall has huge window. So, only option is curtain. Is there any other? Right wall is drywall and can be treated. 

🟦 Ceiling Cloud: Suspended above listening chair to handle vertical reflections from the sloped ceiling. What Cloud?

🟩 Rear Wall Diffuser: Behind listener to scatter backwave energy. There is a window directly behind the listening position.  It will have curtain and two diffuser panels like this one: https://www.etsy.com/listing/584791684/wood-wall-art-sound-diffuser

Room layout and treatment suggestions

 

ceiling, side walls, rear walls are what are to be treated from my sim @vzz1924 

We don't add diffusion until you have controlled the room first. So, the Rear wall is also broadband absorption not diffusion.

Are you open to DIY or contracting someone to DIY for you if you have the materials?

I will be most likely go for contracting route after I have a decent grasp of the room treatments. 

@vzz1924 this video is a step-by-step process you can show the contracted panel builder to give you what you want to get - How to Build the ULTIMATE DIY Acoustic Sound Panels for Music Studios

Yes, it says music studios but they're for any space with speakers loading it imo. I used this during my build