Room Perfect Results
When completed, the TDAI-2200 gives the listener the option to listen to three different settings: Global, Focus and Bypass. Global is a setting that provides the best sound from any listening position in the room, Focus optimizes the sound from the sweet spot and Bypass removes any room acoustic filters.
Lyngdorf acknowledges that listening rooms with ‘perfect’ dimensions and acoustic treatments will not require Room Perfect. Although my listening room is treated with acoustic absorbers and diffusers on the walls and ceilings supplemented by bass traps for low frequencies, I found that Room Perfect provided significant improvements in the sound of my system. The fact that Room Perfect reached 98% indicates that I still have acoustic problems to correct.
The most important improvement in my system was in the low frequencies, where it tightened the bass and removed most of the bass heaviness in frequencies below 100Hz. It also improved the sound in the mid frequencies. The system sounded more ‘focused’ with improved imaging and soundstaging. The difference was impressive to say the least.
I must admit that I enjoyed the Lyngdorf even without the benefits of Room Perfect. My room is far from ‘perfect’ and the Lyngdorf’s sonic characteristics were evident even without the benefits of Room Perfect. In fact, I listened to the TDAI-2200 for several hours before using the Room Perfect system with outstanding results.
Summary
I have listened to many fine amplifiers and players in my system and these are among the finest I’ve heard. I’m certain there are many fine audio components that would compete with the Lyngdorf TDAI-2200 and CD-1, but I haven’t heard them yet.
I won’t repeat all of the accolades from my review, but suffice to say that if you’re a critical listener interested in a refined audio listening experience, you must hear the Lyngdorf system before you make an investment in high-end audio components. And it is an investment – the Lyngdorf TDAI-2200 has a suggested retail price of $7200 (optional Room Perfect system included) and the CD-1 sells for $2900. With these prices, they’re certainly not for everyone, but everyone would certainly appreciate them and be inspired by the music they reproduce.
To learn more about Lyngdorf and their products, visit the Lyngdorf website.
Specifications TDAI-2200
- Power Output: 2 x 200 into 8 ohms; 2 x 375 into 4 ohms
- Frequency Response (8 ohms): 20Hz to 20kHz
- Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.04%
- Signal to Noise Ratio: 107dB
- Dynamic Range: 133dB
- Finish: Black or Silver
- Dimensions (W x H x D) inches: 17.7” x 3.96” x 17.91”
- Weight: 39.68 lbs.
- Price: $7200 including Room Perfect System
Specifications CD-1 CD Player/Transport
- Selectable Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (+/-0.02dB)
- Signal to Noise Ratio: -115dBA
- Dynamic Range: -100dBA
- Digital Outputs: AES, SPDIF, Toslink
- Finish: Black or Silver
- Dimensions: (W x H x D) inches: 17.7” x 3.93” x 13.97”
- Weight: 15.2 lbs.
- Price: $2900