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<\/p>\nLyngdorf is a Danish audio brand with its own fan club that does not hesitate to invest in class D and room correction.\u00a0But you can’t call them mainstream, in part because of the premium price tags dangling from their products.\u00a0But we bet the Lyngdorf TDAI-1120 is going to do something about that.\u00a0The compact body, TV connectivity and uncompromising feature list coupled with a lower price tag make it irresistible.<\/p>\n
It’s a misleading thing, that TDAI-1120.\u00a0Just like the Naim Uniti Atom, this is a relatively compact amplifier with integrated streaming.\u00a0If you then look through the eyes of a traditionally inclined hi-fi enthusiast, you expect little from a device that is about half the size of a classic audio device or AV receiver.\u00a0However, this is a device from Lyngdorf, a pioneer in class D and DSP technology and a brand that is a reference in the field of home theaters.\u00a0It is also known for collaborating with piano builder Steinway, building the ultimate audio products that cost more than yours or mine.<\/p>\n
However, the TDAI-1120 is a lot cheaper than those luxury products.\u00a0It is a device that fits in perfectly with the trend of all-in-one devices that can really do everything, aimed at people who want to replace a system with many devices with something compact yet high-quality.\u00a0It is often said that you ‘only have to connect speakers and you can listen’, but here it really makes sense.\u00a0The compact Lyngdorf, for example, has a cartload of streaming options, is fully app-controllable and has an HDMI-ARC input with CEC capabilities.\u00a0Thanks to this, it can work with your television.\u00a0Don’t confuse it with an AV receiver, though;\u00a0this is a stereo device that you can connect just as well to your record player as to your television.\u00a0Connecting video sources directly or reproducing surround is not what this Lyngdorf is all about.\u00a0There are no additional HDMI inputs.\u00a0So the TDAI-1120 promises a lot for its 1,999 euros, but can it also deliver on that promise?<\/p>\n
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The TDAI-1120 is a bit smaller than the Lyngdorfs that were available to date.\u00a0Its footprint is so small (10.1 x 30 x 26 cm) that you can place this amplifier anywhere.\u00a0It also fits in a TV cabinet, for example.\u00a0Due to the Class D technology used, it does not generate much heat, which allows for a discreet arrangement in a piece of furniture.\u00a0The thing is not freezing cold either, so provide some ventilation holes if you place it behind a closed cupboard door.<\/p>\n
Despite its modest dimensions, the TDAI-1120 is immediately recognizable as a creation of the Danish brand.\u00a0The minimalist design language it speaks is one hundred percent the same as the larger TDAI-2170 or TDAI-3400, and there is even a lot of similarity with the very high-end Lyngdorf surround products, such as the MP60.\u00a0That is quite an achievement.\u00a0Some hi-fi brands treat products at this price point as ‘budget class’ and show this through the finish.\u00a0However, 2,000 euros is a serious amount for many people, so it should look very nice.\u00a0That is also what Lyngdorf offers here.\u00a0You do not have to expect a shiny chassis or an immense color screen here.\u00a0Gimmicks or flashy design expressions, that’s not something for the Danes.\u00a0Which is not to say that this is a simple box with an on \/ off button.\u00a0The TDAI-1120 is a solid,\u00a0solid finished appearance with a matte black finish that exudes a certain luxury.\u00a0Half of the front is occupied by a large piece of dark glass.\u00a0There is no screen behind this on which cover art will appear, as you would expect. You will only see white icons appear that inform you about the network connection and the chosen input.\u00a0An on \/ off key, a large volume dial and an input selector that doubles as a mute button, that’s it.\u00a0It doesn’t have to be more.\u00a0You will only see white icons that inform you about the network connection and the chosen input.\u00a0An on \/ off key, a large volume dial and an input selector that doubles as a mute button, that’s it.\u00a0It doesn’t have to be more than that.\u00a0You will only see white icons that inform you about the network connection and the chosen input.\u00a0An on \/ off key, a large volume dial and an input selector that doubles as a mute button, that’s it.\u00a0It doesn’t have to be more than that.<\/p>\n
A Lyngdorf app is available that doubles as a remote control.\u00a0But you really set up the TDAI-1120 via a browser.\u00a0First, you must of course connect the Lyngdorf to your network.\u00a0This is very easy via Google Home or via the WiFi settings of your iPad, where the TDAI1120 appears as an Airplay speaker.\u00a0Thanks to Airplay 2 and Chromecast, you can also pair this amplifier with other compatible speakers and audio devices, if you want to play music in different rooms.<\/p>\n
Via the web interface you can access a huge amount of settings, for a stereo amplifier anyway.\u00a0This of course has to do with RoomPerfect (more about that later) and the associated options.\u00a0You will also find extensive options to control the integration of two stereo speakers with a subwoofer.\u00a0If you choose a Lyngdorf subwoofer, you can even select by type for custom adjustment.\u00a0Handy, because by using a subwoofer you can opt for compact stereo speakers that are discreetly placed in the living room.<\/p>\n
With an all-in-one device aimed at the music lover who mainly wants to listen to music and does not want to tinker or tweak, those many options come across as a bit surprising.\u00a0Yes, as a hi-fi tweaker you can do something with this TDAI-1120.\u00a0Maybe even more than many rivals.\u00a0But for the less technical user there could be just a little more explanation.\u00a0Well, by putting these options in a web interface and keeping the remote as a ‘pure’ remote control, there is little chance that someone will accidentally get lost in it.<\/p>\n
Inextricably linked to the Lyngdorf brand is RoomPerfect, the proprietary room correction system that emerged from academic research.\u00a0The goal: to eliminate the influence of the room in which you listen to music, so that you hear music through your speakers as it is intended.\u00a0Is that important?\u00a0In most living rooms, yes.\u00a0Hardly anyone lives in a perfect listening room, that would also be very uncomfortable.\u00a0With a function like RoomPerfect you neutralize acoustic effects (such as a room mode that inflates bass frequencies) and the placement (for example, the distance from the wall).\u00a0Like Athem’s ARC system, RoomPerfect is the manufacturer’s own creation, and you will only find it at Lyngdorf.\u00a0This is in contrast to, say, Audyssey or Dirac, which are offered under license to audio manufacturers such as Denon or NAD.\u00a0Speaking of the Swedish Dirac: Peter Lyngdorf jokingly refers to the latter software as \u201cwhat we did 20 years ago\u201d.\u00a0There is a certain rivalry between the Danes and the Swedes.<\/p>\n
As with most room correction solutions, you first have to work with a measuring microphone.\u00a0You don’t have to buy anything extra, the microphone and a stand are included in the box.<\/p>\n
f you have never performed a room measurement before, the whole process may sound challenging.\u00a0One big advantage with RoomPerfect: unlike with Dirac or Audessey, you don’t have to be so careful.\u00a0Because we often use those systems, we were really surprised when the interface of the TDAI-1120 told us that the measurement microphone could be placed in a randomly chosen location in the room.\u00a0What a difference compared to Dirac, a system that we have often used and estimate very highly.<\/p>\n
Only that very first measurement really has to be done at RoomPerfect at the place where you listen.\u00a0Then you have to move the microphone and measure until the system has analyzed 90 percent of your room, which required four measurements for us.\u00a0You can then stop, but we decided to perform a few extra measurements to eventually arrive at 98 percent.<\/p>\n
In contrast to some alternatives, RoomPerfect does not show any curves or complicated graphs.\u00a0So you cannot intervene further on the filter resulting from the measurement.\u00a0But: you can always choose a view in the app that is more focused on the listening position or on a wider view.\u00a0The latter is what you want when you listen to music with a few people.\u00a0In addition, there are ten ‘voicings’ (such as ‘Relaxed’ or ‘Movie’) with which you can tune the sound to your own taste.\u00a0If you really want it, you can also create your own voicing via the web interface.\u00a0You have a number of instruments that you can use to adjust the frequency response, such as shelf filters and the like.<\/p>\n
The TDAI-1120 is a small amplifier, but offers a reasonable power of 2 x 60 Watt (8 Ohm).\u00a0This is possible due to the use of class D technology, so you do not need an immense power supply or a large printed circuit board full of parts.\u00a0Class D has now also become fully established in high-end audio products, so that is not an issue.\u00a0In fact, Lyngdorf was one of the first brands to truly embrace class D.<\/p>\n
For our test, we combined the TDAI1120 with a set of Rubicon 2 speakers from Dali.\u00a0Not entirely coincidentally, Danes too, and even a brand with a link to Lyngdorf founder Peter Lyngdorf.\u00a0In our opinion, a great match, also because the Rubicons add some warmth to the more neutral rendering of the TDAI-1120.\u00a0Not a bad combination, because we never got the impression that the smaller Lyngdorf had problems driving the Dalis.<\/p>\n
If we had to describe the sound of the TDAI-1120, we might choose the word ‘purity’.\u00a0The beautiful antique interpretations on ‘Marin Marais’, for example, with the impressive virtuoso playing of Francois Joubert-Caillet on the viola da gamba, sounds very realistic and compelling in the room (via Roon).\u00a0The small nuances of the string playing are perfectly conveyed, there is really all the micro detail in it.\u00a0What it certainly isn’t is cold or analytic.\u00a0It does tend towards a certain neutrality, which however makes Rubicons a great addition.\u00a0If we flush in music after this dive into the 21\u00a0st<\/sup>century and arriving at Thom Yorke’s ‘Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes’, we are not disappointed either.\u00a0The TDAI-1120 has the power to drive those deeper basses, but it is mainly thanks to RoomPerfect that it also sounds pure and detailed.\u00a0We can imagine that this amplifier would hit its limits with demanding speakers (then it’s time for that TDAI-3400), so there are limitations.\u00a0But RoomPerfect does ensure that you get the most out of this small amplifier.\u00a0The room correction system proves to be very useful if you use this amplifier for your TV sound.\u00a0The typical rumble of ultra-low basses in action movies (good example: everything from the Transformer series) can quickly activate a room mode, drowning out dialogue and music with woolly low tones.\u00a0RoomPerfect was able to counter this well in our test room,\u00a0which provided a detailed and grand rendering when watching movies.\u00a0It is not surround of course, but in our opinion a stereo setup is in many cases a lot better than a typical soundbar.<\/p>\n There are many people in the world who love music but are not fascinated by the eternal upgrade rite and component thirst of the hi-fi world.\u00a0For them, we think the TDAI-1120 is a pretty exciting addition to the hi-fi playing field.\u00a0This device brings a lot to a price point that is much lower than before at Lyngdorf.<\/p>\n But also compared to the rest of the playing field, this device is a strong entry.\u00a0The presence of RoomPerfect, an HDMI-ARC connection and many streaming options are strong assets at this price point.\u00a0For music lovers who are looking for a compact all-rounder that will fulfill their musical needs for a long time, the TDAI-1120 is a very interesting option.<\/p>\nConclusion<\/h2>\n
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