dWhen it comes to high-performance anything - be it audio or automobiles - every component matters. Designing a listening room isn't about simply filling a room with sound, it’s about creating a landscape, sculpting an environment where a client can lose themselves in the music that matters to them, and enjoy it with ungoverned clarity. At Definitive, we don’t just sell equipment; we engineer extraordinary experiences. The system highlighted here - designed by our own Mark Peery, then calibrated and fine-tuned to perfection by Gary Bruestle - is a perfect example of how our expertise and dedication to the art of sound can bring a lifelong dream to life.
A speaker on a carpeted floor.
This journey began with a great client who first tasted the magic of Wilson Audio with the Sabrina back in 2017. As his passion deepened, so did his desire to discover more. See how deep the rabbit hole goes, as they say. By 2023, he had upgraded to the Wilson Audio Sasha DAWs, and in 2024 with this system he made the leap to the Alexx Vfx—an aesthetically enhanced version of the Alexx V that matches the acoustic prowess with visual splendor, (similar to the luxurious Wilson Audio XVX Four Seasons Edition).
The heart of this system is the Linn Klimax setup, comprising the Klimax DSM3 Organik and a pair of Klimax Solo 800 amps. The DSM3 Organik is a truly remarkable (and beautiful) piece of audio engineering, providing an analog warmth that's rare in digital systems, ensuring that every digital file played is not just heard but experienced. Paired with the Solo 800 amps, known for their robust and pristine amplification, this system delivers power with finesse, driving the speakers with an effortless grace that has to be heard to be believed.
A listening room being put together by professionals.
To connect these titans of sound, Transparent Reference cables were chosen for their exceptional ability to preserve signal purity and detail. Despite being a hot button topic, the fact is that cables matter. So does power conditioning, and vibration management... but those are debates for another day. For a system of this quality, Transparent was the only option.
The result is a space that actually transports the listener. From the intricate layers of a symphony to the raw pulsing energy of a live rock performance, the system reproduces sound with such honesty and depth that it blurs the line between playback and live performance. Every listening session becomes a revelatory experience, revealing subtleties in tracks that even seasoned audiophiles hadn’t noticed before.
An audio system in a home by professionals.
A high-performance audio system is not unlike a symphony. It’s about how carefully curated pieces, when matched correctly, transcend their individual capabilities to complement each other and create something truly spectacular. For the owner, this system is a gateway to exploring their passion, rediscovering favorite tracks, and uncovering new dimensions in albums he has heard a thousand times.
Just think what you could hear tomorrow.
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