BRISTOL HIFI SHOW 2026: HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD FOR LYNGDORF

 

Following on from the theme at Ascot of simpler, lower cost systems delivering the goods, Lyngdorf are a perfect example.  Its also good to see a manufacturer that recognises not all homes have room for a pair of speakers a metre or so out into the living space.  So here their speakers are deliberately designed to work with the back wall rather than hoping it wasn't there...

The 3500 GBP all in one streamer, DAC and power amp was driving the 4500 GBP speakers (here, Lyngdorf are not using the purifi drivers seen in their more expensive models).  This system acquitted itself very well - musical, reasonably deep and well controlled bass, fun to listen to and no sign of inducing fatigue.  Not exactly bargain basement, but a great way to show that thinking about the reality of living spaces can give a good result and give more people to ability to enjoy good music in smaller homes.

Bristol Hifi Show 2023 - Best One Make System - Lyngdorf

 

Having heard some reasonable music from Lyngdorf components in the past, I think this is the first time I've heard a complete system from this brand.  The electronics follow the usual Lyngdorf form - the TDAI-3400 is an integrated streamer / DAC / integrated amplifer in a smart, well constructed case.  The Cue-100 speakers though, are a little different to the norm and therefore somewhat refreshing.  The have a slightly curved front baffle and a deeply curved enclosure mounted on a wood pole tripod.  The shape is pleasing in a slightly old skool kind of way and the finish is fantastic.  A "sock" can be stretched over from the top down to hide the drivers.  The tweeter is the increasing common AMT variety - Lyngdorf have paired this with the unusual 6.5" Purfi driver that has what looks like a creased / damaged surround. The rear of the enclosure has 2x passive bass radiators.

Well this system was great to listen to - very easy to listen to (but not in a slow, lazy way), everything was covered well and toe tapping was instinctive. Bass is deep for the size of the enclosures and the whole thing sounded effortless. £4k for the electronics and £10k for the speakers. I went back for 2 more listens just to make sure that it wasn't the music that was flattering this system, but no, all was well.