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Anthem STR or Lyngdorf TDAI 2170?

I recently moved house and went from a listening space that was pretty generous to my current setup (Cronus Magnum II + B&W 805D3s) to one where the soundstage sounds really flat and underwhelming. Because we watch a lot of movies, I’ve also been running an integrated (Rotel 1592) and using a splitter to switch between that and the Cronus depending on the source (music or movies).

It’s a lot of equipment and wires for a small space and, given how lackluster the sound is, I want to consolidate everything by leveling up to an integrated with room correction.

I’m stuck between an Anthem STR or a Lyngdorf TDAI 2170 (or 3400 if it’s leaps and bounds better than both).

Reviews and comments on both are equally impressive. Has anyone sampled both and have a POV on which I should go with?
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caphill
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As far as isolation and rack/furniture I'm using HRS for my MSB stacks (including the Select transport) and my D'Agostino Momentum phonostage pre. My Naim Statement preamp & amps are standing towers. And my Clearaudio Statement v2 turntable is on its own turntable stand. 
I'm using Shunyata Research Typhon QR / Triton combo power products. 
caphill
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Here’s a link to the picture of the MSB Select ii DAC stacks stting on HRS isolation rack.

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--2m0sAeTqMQ/V7BoU4xpUhI/AAAAAAABlhM/wbzP8PTJEm89YQG9FSwkkWE80fXAPN07ACK4B...
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mijostyn
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Guys, It is not one or the other. It is both. You always have to optimize your room acoustics. Once you have done that Speaker Control (Not Room Control) adds an additional dimension that an uncontrolled system simply can not match. Every single serious audiophile who has heard my system adds speaker control and are thrilled with the results. First, you can modify the frequency response to suit your taste and conditions. Second, the response of the speakers is now exactly equal improving imaging and depth. Third, all speakers and subs are now perfectly in phase. The system delays the closest or fastest speakers to match the farthest and slowest. Screwing around with room acoustics will not do any of this. You can not have the best performing system without it. If you are ever in New England I would be happy to demonstrate.
I guarantee a jaw dropping experience.
cjw
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I have a Lyngdorf 2170. I have not heard the Anthem STR but a dealer I talked to that sells both Lyngdorf and Anthem said the Lyngdorf is way better. I am really happy with my Lyngdorf. The room correction works great. I do have an Anthem MRX 710 and can confirm that the Lyngdorf room correction is better than the Anthem in my room. 

I generally do not add comments but I must say it is very annoying when people with their own agenda or products to sell hijack a post. The original question as very simple. Lyngdorf or Anthem? Why mention Naim or another products. Obviously Dave and Troy Audio Doctor do not sell Anthem or Naim. LOL 
batman1971
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I would suggest changing speakers.  Those are impacting your dead sound in the smaller room 
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