Mike's $7,500 HiFi System

This $7,500 system is a proven favorite at The Listening Room. Mike has built and sold it repeatedly for customers who want great sound that simply works. The reason is simple: strong component synergy and no weak links.

Core System Components of the 7.5k System

These components form the heart of the system and are included by default with bundle savings. Each piece was chosen for how well it works in synergy with the others.

• Primare I15 Prisma Integrated Amplifier
• Magnepan 1.7x Loudspeakers
• VIABLUE SC-4 Speaker Cables (Save almost $400)
• Free Shipping Included: This system ships free, a $295 savings on the Magnepan freight alone

System Overview

The 1.7X is one of the most complete and satisfying speakers in the Magnepan lineup. It takes the foundation of the 1.7i and enhances it with X-Series upgrades, including

• Reinforced frame
• Custom two-way drivers
• An undampened tweeter section
• Hand wound in-house air core inductors
• High end copper-rich polypropylene capacitors
• Hand tested and matched to within .005

The result is a cleaner, more consistent, and more refined version of an already excellent speaker.

The 1.7X delivers the scale, clarity, and transparency people love about Magnepan, with enough bass that many listeners will not feel the immediate need for a subwoofer. Its design also makes it unusually responsive to good system synergy.

Amplification: Primare i15 Prisma MK2

The Primare i15 Prisma MK2 gives you everything you need in one clean and powerful unit. It is easy to use and has more than enough control to drive the 1.7X properly.

• Roon Ready for serious listeners
• AirPlay for everyone else in the house
• Volume limits so your family can use the system without worry
• Clean Class D power with excellent refinement
• Simple interface and reliable performance

Just as important, the tonal balance and grip of the i15 create excellent synergy with Magnepan panels, preserving their speed and openness without sounding thin or clinical.

Cabling: VIABLUE SC-4

The VIABLUE SC-4 is the correct cable for this system. It is flexible, well shielded, and perfectly suited for Magnepan. It avoids the stiffness issues that many cables have with planar speakers and puts no strain on the connectors.

More importantly, it maintains system synergy by staying neutral and controlled, letting the amplifier and speakers do their jobs without editorializing the sound.

• Standard length option is 2.5m
• Optional upgrade: 3m or 4m

Optional Vinyl Front End

If you want to get into vinyl, the Rega P3 RS is the right table at this level. When paired with the Primare R15 phono stage, you get a clean, quiet, and musical front end that integrates smoothly with the rest of the system.

• Rega P3 RS turntable
• Primare R15 phono stage

This combination preserves the overall system synergy and maintains the character and purity of a 1.7X based setup.

Optional Subwoofers: REL T/7x

The 1.7X does not require a subwoofer, but if you want more low end weight, the REL T/7x blends the easiest with Magnepan panels.

• Adds depth and warmth without muddying the panel
• Natural integration with the 1.7X
• Excellent speed and transient behavior

When properly set up, the T/7x enhances scale while preserving the system’s overall synergy.

Why This System Exists

This system exists to avoid the rabbit hole that high end audio can become. Every component was chosen for how well it works with the others. The result is strong synergy, predictable performance, and long term satisfaction.

Turn it on and enjoy it.