Office audio systems?

[nc42acc]

How many forum members have an audio system set up in their office? If you are like me I spend sometimes 10 hours out of a day in my office working. Up until recently I had been leasing space and using the Focal XS 2.1 desk system since this was all I had room for. I have since bought my own building and have the luxury of adding an audio system behind my desk. I am curious as to what everyone else is listening to at their office. Thanks

[Johnny Vinyl]

I did once, but got rid of it as I found it too distracting. I need quiet when I'm focused on work.

[JCOConnell]

I have a combined PC/second audio system in my bedroom.

[Joe Pittman]

My current office system components were selected for their low cost and high performance.

Integrated Amp: Heed Elixir (50WPC at 8 Ohms, has high quality phono preamp for MM cartridges and high quality headphone amp)
Digital Source 1: Computer with NAS on network to M2Tech Young DAC via USB interface, this is the source I use the most
Digital Source 2: Oppo UDP-203 as a universal CD/SACD player and video source for 4K computer monitor
Digital Source 3: Lumin D1 network music player with Lumin L1 music server for best digital sound
Phono Source: VPI Prime Scout turntable with JMW-9 arm and various phono cartridges, currently the Charisma 103
Phono Preamp: Heed Quasar
Headphones: Audioquest Nighthawk, used for most listening
Speakers: Vanatoo passives (not a real product, so i"m thinking of switching to Elac UF5 floor standing speakers soon)
Power Conditioning: IsoTek EVO3 Aquarius
Cables: Various

[JCOConnell]

My current office system components were selected for their low cost and high performance.

Integrated Amp: Heed Elixir (50WPC at 8 Ohms, has high quality phono preamp for MM cartridges and high quality headphone amp)
Digital Source 1: Computer with NAS on network to M2Tech Young DAC via USB interface, this is the source I use the most
Digital Source 2: Lumin D1 network music player with Lumin L1 music server for best digital sound
Phono Source: VPI Prime Scout turntable with JMW-9 arm and various phono cartridges, currently the Charisma 103
Phono Preamp: Heed Quasar
Headphones: Audioquest Nighthawk, used for most listening
Speakers: Vanatoo passives (not a real product, so i"m thinking of switching to Elac UF5 floor standing speakers soon)
Power Conditioning: IsoTek EVO3 Aquarius
Cables: Various

my PC system is really low cost, under $1000 total for everything used.

Focal electra 905 speakers
Niles SI-245 Amp
Denon Preamp (some minor functional problems that I don't use, like the tone controls)
Sony Tuner
Onkyo DX6800 CD player/transport
DIY DAC

While not exactly high end, it still sounds pretty decent.

[banditcat200]

I keep it simple

a Q Acoustics BT 3 active speaker system, flanking my screen, the sound is great from both You Tube and streaming cannels that I pay for , like Netflix, etc.

Simple, easy, great sound, could you ask for more ?

[nc42acc]

My current office system components were selected for their low cost and high performance.

Integrated Amp: Heed Elixir (50WPC at 8 Ohms, has high quality phono preamp for MM cartridges and high quality headphone amp)
Digital Source 1: Computer with NAS on network to M2Tech Young DAC via USB interface, this is the source I use the most
Digital Source 2: Oppo UDP-203 as a universal CD/SACD player and video source for 4K computer monitor
Digital Source 3: Lumin D1 network music player with Lumin L1 music server for best digital sound
Phono Source: VPI Prime Scout turntable with JMW-9 arm and various phono cartridges, currently the Charisma 103
Phono Preamp: Heed Quasar
Headphones: Audioquest Nighthawk, used for most listening
Speakers: Vanatoo passives (not a real product, so i"m thinking of switching to Elac UF5 floor standing speakers soon)
Power Conditioning: IsoTek EVO3 Aquarius
Cables: Various

Joe that is a very nice office system. Do you by chance have a picture of your setup?

[nc42acc]

Here is the latest incarnation of my office system.

[cpp]

Nope YOU NOW have to pay Photobucket extra to see these photos. Photobucket changed their policy http://blog.photobucket.com/please-r...s-photobucket/

So now you need to pay $39.99 a month to be able to enjoy 3rd party hosting as they call it.

[nc42acc]

Take that Photobucket......

[nc42acc]

I added some sound panels to the walls and a few rugs. The room is sounding better.

[Steve Lefkowicz]

Not really. My office system consists of either my Questyle QP1 or my office notebook running Tidal through an Audioquest Black (MQA enabled) or Audioengine D3 driving 1More Triple Driver IEMs (with Comply Isolation 600 series tips). Sounds great and doesn't get me in trouble with the rest of the people in my office!

[Joe Pittman]

Joe that is a very nice office system. Do you by chance have a picture of your setup?

System is constantly changing. Following is the desk top set-up.

[EdAInWestOC]

You owe it to yourself to check out the desktop Maggies. Two small planar speakers with Maggie ribbon tweeters and a subwoofer. I always wanted to have one of these but never had the room for it. I have talked to some friends who I trust and they loved the desktop Maggies. It is worth checking out.

http://www.magnepan.com/model_mini_maggie

Ed

[cpp]

My little office system consist of a Vincent Sp331 MK, Quicksilver pre, Lumin D1, BCD-1, Vapor Audio Breeze speakers, Kimber cables , Windows 7-64, Intel Core i7-6700 3.40GHz; 16gb ram, 256 840 Pro ssd, J River, Synology DS413 w 8TB, miniserver ( of course this machine also does double duty for photoshop.)

[JCOConnell]

pretty good for the office....

[MylesBAstor]

Unfortunately I'm limited to listening to the crap they play every day at the gym. It's awful and these crappy JBLs. Toss up between whether these speakers or the ones in the subway are worse. Worse yet, the music is bad, loud and distorted. If only I could wear ear plugs while at work.