Experiences by Owners of Lyngdorf Integrated Amps using the Room Correct feature


I am still thinking about upgrading my main system, and have seen a number of reviews on the Lyngdorf all in one type of integrated amps that have their Room Correction capability.

https://hifiheaven.net/shop/Lyngdorf-TDAI-2170-Fully-Digital-Integrated-Stereo-Amplifier-with-HDMI-USB-XLR-in-Open-Box

I would like to ask users/owners of the Lyngdorfs to share their experiences, and whether the room correction feature really improved the sound of their system., and please try to describe how the sound was improved.

Please tell about your speakers and say something about the room conditions. I don’t have a particularly difficult room but I am wondering how much added value this feature brings.

My speakers are Epos M22 floorstanders, which I really enjoy (for many years now), and I also have a Velodyne sub that I use at times.

 

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The responses thus far are appreciated.  I did also read past threads discussing the RC feature.  I think for now I am going to pass on buying a used unit.  Perhaps I can arrange an in home trial as I am concerned that the Lyngdorfs even with the RC working may still sound on the lean side.  I don't think I would like that type of sound.

Just to clarify, the 2170 is not lean sounding by nature.  It is a little on the warm side in terms of sound personality.  It can be part of a system that sounds a bit lean based on the room, associated gear, and the various other factors I mentioned above. I would not call the 2170 lean sounding on its own. 

I heard the 2170 at a friend's house and we compared it against a Pass 250.8 and a xp10. I don't recall the speakers as he has since changed them. It sounded pretty good and tamed some nodes he has in his very square listening room, however it lost some soul along the way and sounded HiFi versus musical. He did the proper set up and measurements but it just seemed artificial. I don't know how to describe it better, but I bet you all know what I mean when I say that. That said, for the price compared to the Pass gear, it didn't embarass itself at all. YMMV, as in all things in this hobby!

I owned the TDAi2200 years ago and it was a very good piece of kit. No matter the room or associated equipment the sound was always improved when activating the RC versus running it in bypass mode.

The unit sounded good as a straightforward integrated amp, and became very good with the Room Perfect feature engaged. Unlike most room correction devices there's very little learning curve involved, which is nice for an older dude with a learning disability such as myself.

Expect the soundstage to open up in all directions and for image focus to improve. Expect better integration of lower frequencies, though this will depend on how you configure your system. If you have dual stereo subs and satellites the Lyngdorf unit is for you.

Here's a review of the older Lyngdorf TDAi

I was really keeping an eye out for one to come along at a decent price. I gave up and went with tubes instead. Still, room correction interests me.