High-end setup – our recommendation
- Avantgarde Acoustic OPUS 1· HiFi ROSE RS451 · Meze Empyrean II
Precision, control and sonic coherence
This setup is a specific recommendation from our consultants. The combination of OPUS 1, RS451, and Empyrean II follows a clear approach: maximum signal purity, direct signal routing, and unadulterated playback – without unnecessary interfaces.
System concept: Active and low-loss
The RS451 acts as a digital control center, handling signal processing with separate DAC structures for the preamplifier and headphones. The OPUS 1 operates fully actively and requires no external amplification. Simultaneously, the Empyrean II offers direct, high-resolution headphone playback.
Avantgarde Acoustic OPUS 1
Fully active horn loudspeaker with integrated amplifier system. The spherical horn ensures precise imaging in the midrange and treble, while the 10-inch driver delivers controlled, linear bass. DSP management enables precise adjustment and clean signal separation.
HiFi ROSE RS451
Network player with ES9027PRO DAC and separate signal paths for line-out and headphones. Supports high-resolution formats up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512. Extremely low distortion and high dynamic range ensure stable, precise playback.
Sonic synergy
This setup impresses with its consistency: identical signal basis for speakers and headphones. The result is a precise, stable, and believable sound reproduction – both in the room and when listening directly.
Minimalist design
Clear design language, high-quality materials, and functional design characterize all components. The overall appearance remains deliberately understated and timeless.
All components are also available individually and in various versions. This setup serves as a recommendation – every configuration can be customized.
MEZE EMPYREAN II – THE PERFECT COMPLEMENT
The Meze Empyrean II complements this setup not as an alternative, but as an equally valuable second listening perspective. While the OPUS 1 fills the room with dynamics and physical presence, the Empyrean II shifts the focus inwards – closer to the signal, more direct, more intimate, and with a different kind of precision.
Its strength lies in the way it presents information: The isodynamic hybrid array driver distributes sound energy evenly across the entire diaphragm area, thus following a different principle than classic dynamic designs. Combined with the RS451's dedicated headphone architecture, this results in exceptionally stable, low-distortion reproduction with high resolution and clear spatial separation.
What's special about it isn't a single effect, but the sum of its parts: control without harshness, detail without exaggeration, and a tonal balance that holds up even during extended listening sessions. The Empyrean II remains accessible without sacrificing precision – and that's precisely why it's such an integral part of this system.
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