Mike's $42,500 HiFi System

This $42,500 system pairs the Magnepan 3.7x planar magnetic speakers with the Audia Flight FLS 10 integrated amplifier, Aurender N20 music server, and premium ViaBlue cabling. Every component was selected for how it performs alongside the others, not just on its own. This is a system built on synergy, where the whole exceeds what any single piece could deliver.

Core System Components

The following components make up the core of this system at the $42,500 price point:

• Magnepan 3.7x planar magnetic floorstanding speakers
• Audia Flight FLS 10 fully balanced integrated amplifier with DAC Silver module
• Aurender N20 music server and streamer
• ViaBlue SC-6 Reference Silver speaker cables
• ViaBlue NF-S2 Digital XLR (AES/EBU) cable

Free shipping included on all components, including freight for the Magnepan speakers.

System Overview

The Magnepan 3.7x panels are the foundation of this system. Their quasi-ribbon tweeter and planar magnetic mid/bass drivers create a soundstage that extends well beyond the physical speakers. The imaging is holographic, the midrange is natural and immediate, and the bass has speed and texture that box speakers rarely achieve. These speakers demand serious amplification, and everything else in this system was chosen to deliver exactly that.

Amplification: Audia Flight FLS 10

The Audia Flight FLS 10 is a fully balanced integrated amplifier that provides the current and control these panels need to perform at their best. The DAC Silver module is included in this configuration, giving you a direct digital input path with the same musical refinement as the analog section.

• Fully balanced topology from input to output
• High current delivery for demanding planar magnetic loads
• Built-in DAC Silver module for digital inputs
• Available in silver or black finish

Digital Source: Aurender N20

The Aurender N20 is a reference-grade digital transport that extracts the absolute best performance from the FLS 10's DAC module. Its OCXO-controlled clock system delivers exceptionally low jitter on the AES/EBU output, which is critical because SPDIF and AES/EBU depend on the transport's clock rather than the DAC's. The result is a digital signal path that rivals anything at this price point.

• OCXO clock-controlled AES/EBU output for ultra-low jitter
• Hybrid linear power supply with super capacitor UPS
• Up to 16TB user-installable SSD storage
• Native Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, and Roon Ready
• 8.8" IPS color display with album art
• Available in silver or black finish

Cabling: ViaBlue SC-6 + NF-S2 AES/EBU

At this level of component quality, cable performance becomes audible. The ViaBlue SC-6 Reference Silver speaker cables deliver clean, uncolored signal transfer between amplifier and speakers. Choose from 2.5m, 3m, or 4m lengths to match your room layout. The ViaBlue NF-S2 Digital XLR cable connects the N20 to the FLS 10 via AES/EBU, taking advantage of the FLS DAC's best digital input. The AES input on the FLS 10 is its highest-performing digital connection, and the N20's AES output is among the best from any streamer. Together they deliver very high performance digital playback.

Optional: Rega Planar 8 Turntable Setup

Add a Rega Planar 8 turntable with Ania Pro MC cartridge for vinyl playback. Selecting the turntable option upgrades the Audia Flight FLS 10 from the DAC Silver module to the DAC+Phono configuration, providing dedicated phono amplification built into the same integrated amplifier. No separate phono stage needed.

• Rega Planar 8 with skeletal plinth design and RB880 tonearm
• Ania Pro moving coil cartridge factory-installed
• FLS 10 upgraded to DAC+Phono variant automatically

Optional: Perlisten R15s Subwoofers

For rooms that benefit from additional low-frequency support, add a pair of Perlisten R15s subwoofers. These sealed 15-inch subs extend response below what the Magnepan panels deliver on their own, with the speed and control needed to integrate seamlessly with planar speakers. Dual subs provide even room coverage and smoother bass response across listening positions.

• 15-inch glass-fiber woofer in sealed enclosure
• 1,000W RMS amplification
• Dual-sub configuration for even room coverage
• 5% dual-sub discount applied automatically

Optional: Audia Flight CD Three S

For listeners with a CD collection, the Audia Flight CD Three S is the natural companion to this system. The base CD Three S functions as a dedicated CD transport, feeding its digital output to the FLS 10's DAC module for D/A conversion. Since the FLS 10 already has the DAC Silver board, a separate DAC in the CD player would be redundant, so the transport-only configuration is the right match here.

• Twin toroidal transformers (58VA analog, 36VA digital)
• Precision CD transport mechanism
• Digital output to FLS 10 DAC for conversion
• Silver finish to match the FLS 10

Why This System Exists

This is not a collection of flagship products thrown together for a price tag. Every piece was chosen for what it contributes to the whole. The Magnepan panels set the standard for transparency and imaging. The Audia Flight delivers the power and refinement they demand. The Aurender N20 feeds them a pristine digital signal through the highest-performing connection available. And ViaBlue cables connect it all without getting in the way. This is what a no-compromise system sounds like.