"An exemplary resource if you want to get the most out of an audio system. This applies to components, room design, set up, system matching and excellent of results. It is rare to find someone who displays such a high degree of integrity which is matched by his remarkable insight and skills within the audio world."

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M.P.  Western Districts Victoria

 

 

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I have dealt with T.D.L since 2012 and he is the most outstanding person I have had the pleasure to deal with in my 35 year interest in audio. T.D.L has delivered a level of audio performance well beyond my expectations with expert and independent advice covering everything from listening room design/construction, electrical requirements, room isolation/acoustics through to equipment selection/setup. He is a person of great character who always puts the customer first, which is unusual in a market dominated by HiFi component sellers. If your goal is sonic excellence, I can highly recommend T.D.L's services.

Andrew, CROYDON

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A few of weeks ago, The Discerning Listener  visited to enjoy some music together and asked to try some Equipment Vibration Protectors under my Ypsilon phono stage, step up transformer, preamp, and DAC. It was an interesting experiment as the equipment is all on quality equipment racks but the difference they made under each piece of equipment was substantial and cumulative. 

Placed under the phono stage the soundstage opened up considerably; wider and deeper. All the changes were magnified when they were added under the step up transformer. Of major interest to me was the fact that a distortion which have been present at one particular frequency disappeared suggesting that it was microphonic transmission through the equipment which the EVP's constrained layer damper removed. 

Adding the vibration absorption to the preamp provided further benefit and trying them with and without the DAC also produced major benefits. The only thing it didn’t help with the Oladra streamer. Needless to say I purchased four sets of them; it was a relatively inexpensive addition to the system with gains far exceeding the relative cost. 

The base system includes the Ypsilon gear mentioned above, Ypsilon Hyperion power amplifiers, a Doehmann Helix One turntable, Wilson Benesh stands under the amplifiers, an SGR rack for the Pre Amplifier and high quality Aspire stands under step up transformer, phono stage and DAC,  All in all, I highly recommend the EVP's.

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I would like to give you an insight into our experiences in working with The Discerning Listener.
When I first came in to the show room I really didn't know anything about home audio. All I knew was that I wanted a room that felt like a cinema, and I wanted to deal with people who were honest. T.D.L. gave me both.
During our first visit with T.D.L., I quickly realised that system design would be a critical factor if we wanted an amazing result. Our room started as an empty shell and it really did sound quite terrible. Yet the end result was an area that far exceeded our expectations.
I was most impressed with T.D.L's expertise, knowledge and attention to detail was excellent. I never knew there were so many important factors in designing a home entertainment space. T.D.L. guided us through every aspect, such as electrical, insulation types, room dimensions, light control, component selection, flooring and furnishings and so on. In the end we even changed the shape of our ceiling.
The service we received from the installation was excellent too. All work was neat and professional, very polite and courteous as well.
I would also like to thank T.D.L. for all the support. Thank you for answering all our calls and emails. Thank you for your guidance and patience. Thank you for all your time and dedication.
We love our room and it's the focal point of our home. We always watch movies with our friends and family and our visitors are always amazed at how good the experience is.
Finally, thank you for giving us an entertainment space that puts Gold Class to shame!

Regards

K & T Narre Warren

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