Nice build and i like the asthetics of it lying on the side. The two-color approach really fits your room. The included cameras, olfactory sensor and stereo mic are a good bonus. Although the proximity to your kitchen might pose a risk. Also be careful, this model tends to have a low hum at random times.
I wanted to share my setup that I have been very happy with.
The set up includes:
- Revival Audio Sprint 4 Towers
- Yamaha R-N2000a Network Receiver
- SVS Sb-3000
- WiiM Pro Streamer
- Mofi StudioDeck with Ultra Tracker Cartridge
Currently I am auditioning a Pro Ject Tube Box DS3 B, but I have not purchased it.
I do not see much talk about Revival Sprint speakers online, but I think they are just wonderful. I have heard them against many other expensive speakers and have not heard anything that makes me want to upgrade and at $2000 they seem like a great deal!
I recently started buying some AP and Mofi 45 RPM pressings and they sound absolutely lovely.
My impressions of the Tube Box over the built in phono stage are positive, however I notice the biggest difference on standard records. The Hifi pressings sound great either way, but standard vinyl really opens up on the sound stage with the phono stage. I’ll likely pick it up.
The R-N2000a is phenomenal. It sounds amazing and looks absolutely beautiful! A great living room piece. I do wish MusicCast was a bit better, but I also like my WiiM for streaming both set ups. My other room uses a WiiM Amp and a Verafi Scout/Caldera set up.
It's beautiful. Great appointment of the Frame TV. Really is enough to blend in.
It's too bad the left tower speaker has to be in the open and in the way like that, though. That would drive me to distraction.
I think its the photos, but yeah there is not a lot of room with the wall. The speaker is completely out of the frame of the door when looking directly at it, its just the angle of the photo. It does not block the door frame at all.
I am considering getting rid of the sectional which would allow me to slide everything over a bit, but honestly its pretty great.
Maybe it’s clear of the edge of the door frame, but the piano is not- the clearance between the piano and the speaker is less than the width of the door frame. That would drive me crazy!
I think its the photos, but yeah there is not a lot of room with the wall. The speaker is completely out of the frame of the door when looking directly at it, its just the angle of the photo. It does not block the door frame at all.
I am considering getting rid of the sectional which would allow me to slide everything over a bit, but honestly its pretty great.
Depends on your volume level. If you listen at moderate levels that's fine but likely thins out the center image due to speaker-to-speaker distance being about 2-3 feet too much. If you listen too far away, or ask for loud volume, that room is going to devour those speakers and the room is gonna be very reflection heavy.
Moderate listening levels solves so many problems, it really does. But I'd move each speaker a foot in and sit closer. Test using a mono recording. "Today" by Jefferson Airplane if you a hipster.
[Jefferson Airplane's "Today" in mono at 45rpm from Mobile Fidelity (youtube.com)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7joa8ixIuQ)
I don’t really understand the frame tv thing. For some reason everyone wants no bezel. Some people want tv’s that add a bezel?
Side note - looking at the Samsung website says the frame tv is kitsch and minimalist modern. This is an oxymoron if you know about the western history of aesthetics.
The Samsung Frame is also matte, so in ideal conditions it can look indistinguishable from a piece of hung of art. Its purpose is to blend in and not be the center piece of a room.
The matte screen makes sense. I don’t know why that isn’t more common. I have a 15 year NEC monitor (about 1500 new) with great color accuracy in part because of the viewing angle and no reflections. Walking into tv displays for sale all I see are examples of terrible color accuracy.
The frame has Pantone Validated colors now, but I’m fairly sure that’s for the art mode. I will say the TV looks great. I understand it’s not OLED, but in this room, the lack of reflection makes it look great at any time.
Hello fellow Herbie Hancock fan,
Loving the build and room! And of course, gotta love the chillin' cat!
I'm actually thinking about buying the Fame as well. How's it working out for you?
Wow! I love the whole set up. Great use of the small space. It feels balanced, not cramped.
How long have you had the Mofi StudioDeck?
I have been saving for a belt driven turntable, and I’m still doing research. Any cons?
revival audio is relatively new, and the sprint is even newer, i had a listen to their atalante series, loved it, but didn't have a right size for me (one is too big, one is too small).
i do have a question, the amp seems to be a little "lightweight", pushing 60w in 4 ohm (sprint runs in 4 ohm if i rem right), if any upgrade i'd look at that first. possibly something that runs high current or such might be a better option? if you can spring it a hegel something, if not a denon pma something. of course best is if you can audition them in your current setup, or buy from somewhere with a return policy maybe?
i've lived with speakers under-powered for a few years, and then i made the switch, and realized how much i was missing. this setup you have i'm sure sounds lovely now, but i do strongly believe your're still missing something, i could be wrong.
still, this is a lovely setup and enjoy the music!
Not too dissimilar to mine. Can i ask you what the black box is next to the deck?
Like you I’ve a Sonos amp driving a wired pair of Polks as front R&L with a ProJect deck but also have a pair of wireless Sonos Fives as far R&L.
While I agree, I’ve given up. Cat stays on the side I never use to prepare food and I clean the counter before use. We have two dogs that love to chase the cat, so she likes to be up high. I focus on keeping her off the stereo counter which she is very obedient of. Priorities I suppose.
Don't worry, you are allowed to love your cat. Some folks just have to bitch. Watch how many folks leave a public restroom without washing their hands. I think door handles and any commonly touched surface is remarkably more unsanitary than what ever my cat may track onto my counter.
If you make your cat stay off the counter, they’ll just do it when you’re not around. Our old cat would be up there in the middle of the night when we’d get a glass of water, then jump down when he saw us. We’ve given up with our new cats.
Nice build and i like the asthetics of it lying on the side. The two-color approach really fits your room. The included cameras, olfactory sensor and stereo mic are a good bonus. Although the proximity to your kitchen might pose a risk. Also be careful, this model tends to have a low hum at random times.
Mine has an intermittent hiss, and can be a bit scratchy.
Took me a second
Me too. But, it was genius, wasn't it?
This is precisely the type of humor I come to this sub for. The speakers are a nice bonus, of course.
Aesthetically pleasing but would question the modal resonance via the wood floor.....have you an eq and have you cubed the room and done the math?
Sweet cat!
Looks good. Just needs a large plant.
It has one but I forgot to put it back for the photo. Currently soaking up some sun.
I wanted to share my setup that I have been very happy with. The set up includes: - Revival Audio Sprint 4 Towers - Yamaha R-N2000a Network Receiver - SVS Sb-3000 - WiiM Pro Streamer - Mofi StudioDeck with Ultra Tracker Cartridge Currently I am auditioning a Pro Ject Tube Box DS3 B, but I have not purchased it. I do not see much talk about Revival Sprint speakers online, but I think they are just wonderful. I have heard them against many other expensive speakers and have not heard anything that makes me want to upgrade and at $2000 they seem like a great deal! I recently started buying some AP and Mofi 45 RPM pressings and they sound absolutely lovely. My impressions of the Tube Box over the built in phono stage are positive, however I notice the biggest difference on standard records. The Hifi pressings sound great either way, but standard vinyl really opens up on the sound stage with the phono stage. I’ll likely pick it up. The R-N2000a is phenomenal. It sounds amazing and looks absolutely beautiful! A great living room piece. I do wish MusicCast was a bit better, but I also like my WiiM for streaming both set ups. My other room uses a WiiM Amp and a Verafi Scout/Caldera set up.
It's beautiful. Great appointment of the Frame TV. Really is enough to blend in. It's too bad the left tower speaker has to be in the open and in the way like that, though. That would drive me to distraction.
I think its the photos, but yeah there is not a lot of room with the wall. The speaker is completely out of the frame of the door when looking directly at it, its just the angle of the photo. It does not block the door frame at all. I am considering getting rid of the sectional which would allow me to slide everything over a bit, but honestly its pretty great.
Maybe it’s clear of the edge of the door frame, but the piano is not- the clearance between the piano and the speaker is less than the width of the door frame. That would drive me crazy!
I don't know man, I couldn't deal with a speaker just standing in front of the door way like that
I think its the photos, but yeah there is not a lot of room with the wall. The speaker is completely out of the frame of the door when looking directly at it, its just the angle of the photo. It does not block the door frame at all. I am considering getting rid of the sectional which would allow me to slide everything over a bit, but honestly its pretty great.
Congrats on being in the 1% of posters here whose room doesn’t look like a dorm or a jungle
Zzz kitties are zzz. 😻
Depends on your volume level. If you listen at moderate levels that's fine but likely thins out the center image due to speaker-to-speaker distance being about 2-3 feet too much. If you listen too far away, or ask for loud volume, that room is going to devour those speakers and the room is gonna be very reflection heavy. Moderate listening levels solves so many problems, it really does. But I'd move each speaker a foot in and sit closer. Test using a mono recording. "Today" by Jefferson Airplane if you a hipster. [Jefferson Airplane's "Today" in mono at 45rpm from Mobile Fidelity (youtube.com)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7joa8ixIuQ)
Cat
I dig the artist rendition of Duck Hunt. Very nice. 👌🏻
Any room without a TV gets my upvote
I’ve got some bad news. That’s a frame TV
Love the look of the frame but not sure if I'm willing to sacrifice OLED. Looks great in your space.
I don’t really understand the frame tv thing. For some reason everyone wants no bezel. Some people want tv’s that add a bezel? Side note - looking at the Samsung website says the frame tv is kitsch and minimalist modern. This is an oxymoron if you know about the western history of aesthetics.
The Samsung Frame is also matte, so in ideal conditions it can look indistinguishable from a piece of hung of art. Its purpose is to blend in and not be the center piece of a room.
The matte screen makes sense. I don’t know why that isn’t more common. I have a 15 year NEC monitor (about 1500 new) with great color accuracy in part because of the viewing angle and no reflections. Walking into tv displays for sale all I see are examples of terrible color accuracy.
The frame has Pantone Validated colors now, but I’m fairly sure that’s for the art mode. I will say the TV looks great. I understand it’s not OLED, but in this room, the lack of reflection makes it look great at any time.
That is bad news...
Looks like a Samsung Frame TV
I love it
Nice setup👍
Stylish and neat. I would consider accoustic panels to soften and warm the room.
Looks like a really nice place to relax and chill :)
Nice and balanced! Like the colors and I bet it sounds good!
It’s looking puuuurfect
Cat really ties the room together.
Looks clean but it’s uneven and it’s driving me crazy 😂
Absolutely lovely. You're doing the best with what you have which is great :)
Hello fellow Herbie Hancock fan, Loving the build and room! And of course, gotta love the chillin' cat! I'm actually thinking about buying the Fame as well. How's it working out for you?
How do you like your Frame? Is it last year's or this year's?
Wow! I love the whole set up. Great use of the small space. It feels balanced, not cramped. How long have you had the Mofi StudioDeck? I have been saving for a belt driven turntable, and I’m still doing research. Any cons?
same art I use for my frame!
revival audio is relatively new, and the sprint is even newer, i had a listen to their atalante series, loved it, but didn't have a right size for me (one is too big, one is too small). i do have a question, the amp seems to be a little "lightweight", pushing 60w in 4 ohm (sprint runs in 4 ohm if i rem right), if any upgrade i'd look at that first. possibly something that runs high current or such might be a better option? if you can spring it a hegel something, if not a denon pma something. of course best is if you can audition them in your current setup, or buy from somewhere with a return policy maybe? i've lived with speakers under-powered for a few years, and then i made the switch, and realized how much i was missing. this setup you have i'm sure sounds lovely now, but i do strongly believe your're still missing something, i could be wrong. still, this is a lovely setup and enjoy the music!
I think you might have the amp mixed up. This one puts out 145w into 4 ohm.
I’d consider moving the cat just a bit to the left and up.
Cats on counters are nasty. They scoop their piss and shit with their paws
That's one spoiled kitty right over there, that's all I can see 😼🤭
Dream place you got there, good job and nice cat !
V nice. Unless for aesthetics, could just shove the sub back square with the walls given no need for toe-in (omni directional... as you probs know)
Very nice.
Not too dissimilar to mine. Can i ask you what the black box is next to the deck? Like you I’ve a Sonos amp driving a wired pair of Polks as front R&L with a ProJect deck but also have a pair of wireless Sonos Fives as far R&L.
I love it man.
How come the cat is chilling on kitchen top and not on the amplifier?
You know the only time she seems interested is when I’m listening and I always start telling her no if she looks up there.
needs more green dog
Really nice, but I’d think the couch blocks some noise on that right side.
Stereo looks good. For the life of me, I can't comprehend a valid reason for having cat litter paws on a kitchen counter. So very unsanitary.
While I agree, I’ve given up. Cat stays on the side I never use to prepare food and I clean the counter before use. We have two dogs that love to chase the cat, so she likes to be up high. I focus on keeping her off the stereo counter which she is very obedient of. Priorities I suppose.
Don't worry, you are allowed to love your cat. Some folks just have to bitch. Watch how many folks leave a public restroom without washing their hands. I think door handles and any commonly touched surface is remarkably more unsanitary than what ever my cat may track onto my counter.
There are various types of cat deterrents available.
If you make your cat stay off the counter, they’ll just do it when you’re not around. Our old cat would be up there in the middle of the night when we’d get a glass of water, then jump down when he saw us. We’ve given up with our new cats.