Finally, my long awaited Proac Response D38 has arrived. I have chosen the Ebony finish for better contrast and texture (but have to pay a few more K).
However, the only amplifier that can drive the Proac Response D38 is my Denon POA power amplifier (can support down to 4Ohms). The pre-amp is my Denon AVC-A1HDA connected to Denon POA via Van Den Hul D102 MK III interconnect (made in EU). Power cords are top of the line from Van Den Hul, the mainstream terminated with wattgate IEC plugs. Look how tiny Proac Studio 140 MKII stands next to the Proac Response D38!! Proac D38 weighs a massive 40 over KGs each!!
Connection from the Denon POA to Proac response D38 is a pair of Van Den Hul MC Magnum Hybrid speaker cables (terminated with WBT banana plugs) for the lower end. Higher end is connected using Van Den Hul CS122 Hybrid speaker cable (terminated with QED banana plugs).
Noticed from the previous post, everything now sits on a new hifi rack. It's a custom made rack with multi-layers plywood being laminated with precision. I have chosen not to laminate the surface for a more natural look and feel.
The center speaker is Proac Response D Center, weighing a massive 25KG; a lot heavier than the Proac Studio 140 MKII floor stand speaker. Finishing is Ebony that matches well with the pair of Proac reponse D38.
Currently, I'm using the Proac response D38 and Proac response D center for both movie and music. Will bring in a higher end 2 channels system in later stage. All Proac response D series speakers are connected to the Denon POA power amp. Feeding the media and music to Denon AVC-A1HDA via Van Den Hul Orchid interconnect is the Oppo-BDP83 Special Edition that comes with 8 pieces of Sabre DAC.
Notice that is a set of Naim setup on the left. From top to bottom is Naim DAC, Naim XS intergrated Amplifier, Naim Flatcap power supply. While still waiting to restock my Naim CD XS, I am currently using Marantz KI Pearl SA CD Player as the transport feed via Van Den Hul digiCoupler 75ohm digital cable to the 4th connection on the Naim DAC. While Oppo is also connected via optical cable to Naim DAC on the 3rd input. So we can choose to listen on the following two setups:
1) Oppo BDP83SE -> VDH Orchid -> AVC-A1HDA-> POA -> Proac Response D38
2) Oppo BDP83SE -> VDH Digicoupler -> Naim DAC -> Van Den Hul D102 MKIII -> AVC-A1HDA -> POA -> Proac Response D38.
The backend filter is PS Audio Quintet (Still waiting for the release of PS Audio 5000 series power condition for the 220-240v market)
More acoustic treatment being applied to trap the bass at both upper corners. On the middle section, small pyramid has been used. Since my last post, I've treated the inner part of the ceiling with fiber glue to solve the internal rattering issue that I was facing all the while. It has since reduce the rattering sound down to 99.99% (quite happy with it).
I am confident this room can handle bigger speakers like the Proac Response D80 series with a powerful amplifier.
Another viewing angle of the new setup.
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