Lyngdorf Audio TDAI-1120
The compact Lyngdorf TDAI-1120 turns imperfect rooms into a more coherent, spacious musical experience, pairing RoomPerfect room correction with agile, clean detail, precise bass management and expansive imaging. SoundStage Solo heard markedly clearer, larger soundstages, while StereoNET United Kingdom praised its smooth clarity, punchy bass and serious capability with suitably sensitive speakers. Streaming, HDMI eARC and phono complete an unusually accomplished all-in-one.
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Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
91/100
Build Quality
86/100
Features Connectivity
95/100
Value for Money
92/100
Pros
RoomPerfect substantially improves clarity, image focus, soundstage scale and bass definition in real-world rooms.
Clean, smooth and detailed sound combines strong midband clarity with precise, punchy bass.
Exceptionally broad functionality includes Roon Ready streaming, Chromecast, AirPlay 2, HDMI eARC, MM phono, bass management and subwoofer integration.
Cons
Limited power and bass authority make it less convincing with inefficient speakers, very large rooms or loud, bass-heavy music.
Infrared remote control is an optional extra rather than included.
The control app is less polished than some rival interfaces and has been reported to freeze occasionally.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 91/100
The TDAI-1120 is widely praised for a clean, natural and highly coherent presentation, with RoomPerfect making an especially substantial difference to clarity, bass control and spatial focus. Its compact Class D design is most convincing with suitable speakers and real-world rooms; ultimate loud-level bass authority is its principal limitation.
Transparency Resolution
92/100
HiFi.nl heard above-average definition, refinement and an uncluttered, relaxed presentation, while StereoNET praised midband clarity, detail retrieval and clean, smooth treble. Multiple reviewers found RoomPerfect transformational: Tech Reviews called it a “diamond-cut magnifying glass,” and SoundStage heard markedly clearer sound after calibration.
Tonal Balance Musicality
91/100
Reviewers describe a neutral, uncoloured and natural Lyngdorf character, with fluidity, calm and broad musical appeal. The Ear also found that digitised analogue sources retained vinyl-like warmth and richness, although Tech Reviews found the uncorrected sound a little cold, slim and anemic.
Dynamics
87/100
With appropriate speakers, the amplifier is agile, quick and lively, with StereoNET reporting vigour, punchy bass and satisfying performance even at higher volumes. However, Tech Reviews found limited rhythm-section control with loud pop or rap, and several reviewers note that it works harder than larger Lyngdorf models or is best partnered with reasonably sensitive speakers.
Soundstage Imaging
93/100
RoomPerfect consistently earns strong praise for expanding and organizing the stereo picture: reviewers report sharper focus, clearer separation, solid central images and larger, more open soundstages. SoundStage found that bypassing correction shrank the stage toward the speakers, while Darko Audio noted that outright width and height did not quite equal the Cambridge Evo 150.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
86/100
The compact, minimalist chassis is widely regarded as attractive and practical, and its cool-running Class D operation makes placement unusually flexible. SoundStage considers the build and appearance very good for the price, though the reviews focus more on its light weight, styling and usability than on detailed long-term construction assessment.
Features Connectivity
95/100
This is an exceptionally complete compact streaming amplifier, with RoomPerfect calibration and bass management, Roon Ready streaming, Chromecast, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, network and USB playback, HDMI ARC, digital inputs, MM phono and a pre-out. Reviewers particularly value RoomPerfect and the broad streaming support; the app is not considered as polished as every rival interface, and an infrared remote is not included.
Value for Money
92/100
At roughly $2,199 / €1,999, reviewers repeatedly find the TDAI-1120 unusually well equipped and musically capable for the asking price. SoundStage says it brings much of Lyngdorf’s luxury-product goodness to a lower price, StereoNET felt it over-delivered, and The Ear calls it a taste of high-end audio at an attractive price; Tech Reviews cautions that the premium is easier to justify when RoomPerfect will be used.
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Specifications
- Description
- 2-channel streaming amplifier
- Power rating
- 2 x 120 W RMS @ 4Ohm / 2 x 60 W RMS @ 8Ohm
- Standby power consumption
- < 0.5W
- Max output current
- 30A
- Audio specifications
- Frequency Response: ±0,5dB from 20 to 20,000 Hz, Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.05% max from 20 to 20,000 Hz THD-N 1w/8ohm 0,04%, THD-N 1w/4ohm 0,04%
- Digital inputs (Asynchronous)
- 2 x Coaxial (≤192kHz/24bit) 2 x Optical (≤96 kHz/24bit) 1 x HDMI eARC (≤192 kHz/24 bit)
- Analog inputs
- 1 x Phono Single Ended RCA (RIAA / 47kOhm 100pF), 1 x Analog Single Ended RCA (Max level: 4.0V = 0dBFS) 1 x Microphone input (XLR) for RoomPerfect™ calibration
- Analog output
- 1 x Stereo Analog RCA (75ohm-Max output level 4 Vrms)
- EQ
- RoomPerfect™, Pre-Equalizer, ICC, 32 x adjustable voicings holding ≤8 filters with adjustable gain and Q, Subsonic filter (24 dB/oct at 18 Hz)
- Media player
- Internet Radio (vTuner, airable), Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect including MQA decoding, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready, Google Cast, Apple AirPlay2, DLNA Support (UPnP/see DLNA formats), Local file playback (USB), Bluetooth (BLE)
- Wireless connections
- Bluetooth connectivity, Wi-Fi (802.11 n)
- Interfaces
- Intuitive input selector, Web-interface for setup and media player, Remote application for IOS and Android, IP control, CEC (HDMI), 1 x trigger input, 1 x trigger output, 1 x RJ45 Ethernet LAN connector, 1 x USB connectors (Type A)
- Remote control
- Infrared
- Accessories included
- RoomPerfect™ microphone, Microphone stand, Microphone cable
- Optional accessory
- IR remote control, rack mounting kit
- Placement options
- Freestanding
- Heat dissipation value
- 170 BTU
- Dimensions (H x W x D)
- 10.1 x 30 x 26 cm (including connectors), 3.98 x 11.8 x 10.3 inches (including connectors)
- Weight
- 3,3 kg / 7.3 lb
- Finish
- Anodized aluminum, matte black
Manufacturer's Description — Lyngdorf Audio
Lyngdorf TDAI-1120 provides the ultimate in flexibility. Its small design footprint allows it to be easily placed anywhere in the home, and the vast feature set offers a great variety of streaming options. All the user-friendly features you could ask for and paired with Lyngdorf Audio’s world-famous digital amplification technology and patented RoomPerfect™ room correction for the ultimate listening experience.
Connecting the TDAI-1120 to the HDMI (ARC) output of a television, will turn the TDAI-1120 into the best sound system possible for your movies. With CEC and eARC lip-sync functionality the TDAI-1120 can connect perfectly with tomorrows televisions and receive the on-off and volume commands from your television remote.
True digital amplification
The TDAI-1120 amplification is 100% digital, without sound-deteriorating digital-to-analog conversion. The digital signal drives the speakers directlyThis unique and technically demanding solution eliminates several analog components and signal paths, which are a major source of noise, hiss, crosstalk, and distortion in conventional amplifiers TDAI amplifiers offer the best sound quality at all volume levels and will deliver the most enjoyable and uncolored sound you have ever experienced.
New world of streaming
Connect the TDAI-1120 to your WiFi and enjoy all the integrated streaming services.
- Google Cast
- Spotify® Connect
- TIDAL Connect including MQA decoding
- Qobuz Connect
- Roon Ready
- AirPlay2
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Internet Radio (vTuner, airable)
- Network/local file playback
The TDAI-1120 accepts all your media interfaces and holds itself an advanced media player of the highest quality. Through the network or via the USB connectors, you can access your library of music through the DLNA/ UPnP enabled player. All can intuitively be controlled with your smart phone, tablet, or computer.
The ultimate experience
The TDAI-1120 ships complete with RoomPerfect™, providing the ultimate listening experience. With RoomPerfect™, the TDAI-1120 delivers a perfect musical experience in all living rooms. Without the need for extensive acoustic treatment, you get a sound system with optimal frequency response, seamless level alignment, and bass management that perfectly integrates the speakers and subwoofers.
Control the TDAI-1120 with an app
The My Lyngdorf App gives you full control of your TDAI-1120 from your phone or tablet. Adjust inputs, volume, RoomPerfect settings, and Voicings with an intuitive, icon-based interface. You can even personalize the app layout and explore internet radio with smart search filters.
Available for free on iOS and Android.
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