
System #3: Socializing in Stereo
Yes, it’s perfectly fine to have a TV in your listening room. It won’t impact the performance of your audio gear. In fact, it might make the space feel more inviting and social. That’s what the owners of this space were thinking when they contacted Definitive Audio, with stores in Seattle and Bellevue, Wash., to set up a two-channel audio system in their multipurpose family room. For both casual and critical listening, the homeowners chose a solid yet economical soup-to-nuts system from Linn, comprised of a Majik DSM Network Music Player and two floor standing speakers, which totalled $7,500.

The Majik DSM provides a slew of listening choices. The owners can access downloaded music, ripped CDs and Internet radio streams. And with a mobile device, they can categorize their tunes into playlists.
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The hands-free option is a voice-activated and Internet-connected assistant for the home.
Home control technologies can enhance ambiance, entertainment and comfort in the dining room.
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