A Trade In. A Trade Up. A Whole New World of Music.

A Definitive Client Story with Bryce

There’s a moment every music lover reaches sooner or later.

You’ve built something you’re proud of.
Your system is already extraordinary.
And yet… you begin to wonder:

How much more is still in there?

Not more volume.
Not more gear.
More immersion. More presence. More truth.

For one Definitive client, that question sparked a journey that didn’t begin with a blank slate—but with a single step forward. One thoughtful upgrade at a time. A system evolving through our Trade In / Trade Up program until it became something truly world-class.

We sat down with Definitive Expert Bryce, along with the client himself, to tell the story of how an already incredible system reached a completely new level.

The Beginning: Music as a Focused Experience

For this client, the connection to music started long before high-end audio.

“As a kid I had a Motown greatest hits cassette tape that I played constantly,” he told us.
“I remember being captivated by the harmonies, rhythms, and melodies… it was the first time I can remember listening to music as a focused activity.”

Marvin Gaye. The Temptations. Motown becoming meditative.

That kind of listening doesn’t go away.
It deepens.

And eventually, it asks for more.

Why CH Precision?

When the time came to elevate the system, Bryce and the client auditioned everything.

And the answer kept returning to one name.

CH Precision.

“Aesthetics and performance,” Bryce explains.
“The client wanted a simple, clean visual design while retaining ultimate performance. He tried everything—even brands we didn’t offer—and always came back to CH.”

But it wasn’t just the look.

“It’s very clean, high-resolution sound while still retaining naturalness and emotion,” Bryce says.
“That aligned perfectly with what the client was searching for.”

A system that reveals more… without losing the soul.

The Upgrade That Changed Everything

The most recent leap was significant:

• CH Precision M10 Power Amplifier

• L10 Preamplifier

• P10 Phono Stage

• Wilson Audio Alexx V Loudspeakers

• Transparent XL Speaker Cable

In other words: a statement.

But Bryce points out something even more important.

“The single biggest improvement wasn’t just electronics. It was the room.”

Acoustic treatment.

“The room is just as big a part of the result as the equipment. Every time we do this properly, clients are blown away.”

And this client felt it instantly.

“I knew it would make a difference,” he said,
“but I wasn’t prepared for the colossal difference it made. It felt like I had changed everything.”

Trade In / Trade Up: The System That Never Resets

This is where Definitive’s philosophy comes in.

Because this client didn’t start with a reference level system.

He started with a small pair of speakers.

“This client’s purchases with Definitive began in 2017 with a $500 pair of bookshelf/on-wall speakers,” Bryce shares.

And through Trade In / Trade Up…

He never had to start over.

He simply evolved.

“I’ve used Definitive’s trade-in program many times,” the client told us.
“From my first Bowers & Wilkins 804 D3s… to 801 D4 Signatures… and now to Wilson Alexx V’s.”

Each step preserved value.
Each step felt natural.
Each step brought new surprise.

The First Tracks After the Upgrade

After the new system was complete, there was only one thing left to do.

Press play.

The first track?

“New Bass Song” — Nenad Vasilic

“The texture of the instrument was amazing,” he said.
“The scale was so much grander than before.”

Then came a Definitive classic:

“Take the Power Back” — Rage Against the Machine

“The slam of the kick drum was visceral… you feel it as much as you hear it.”

That’s the difference.

Not just sound.

Physicality. Presence. Realism.

Living With It: More ‘There’ There

The surprising part?

It kept unfolding.

“Sometimes upgrades become your new normal,” he said.
“But with these latest upgrades… I’m still discovering exciting changes long after.”

His wife summed it up perfectly:

“It’s more… sound-y?”

Bryce would agree.

There is simply more there there.

The Album That Reminds Him It Was Worth It

When asked what he keeps coming back to, his answer was immediate:

Bill Withers — Live at Carnegie Hall

“It has a great sense of space and emotion.
I was never able to see Bill Withers live… so this recording serves as that presence for me.”

That is what these systems are about.

Not equipment.

Presence.

A Message for Other Definitive Clients

For anyone wondering if the next step is worth it…

He didn’t hesitate:

“If you love music, and you connect with it in a way that improves your life… then why not maximize that experience?”

“I guarantee Definitive can help you do that.”

The Definitive Trade-In / Trade-Up Philosophy

Trade In / Trade Up is not about chasing more.

It’s about honoring what you’ve already built—
and giving it a second life.

It’s about closing the gap between what you own…

and what you know is possible.

And sometimes…

it’s how a $500 beginning becomes a world-class destination.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you have a Definitive system already, your next level may be closer than you think.

Let’s explore what your equipment is worth.
Let’s hear what’s possible.

Trade In. Trade Up. Keep evolving.

Because extraordinary doesn’t start over.
It continues.


Full Specs: 

• Speakers:
• Wilson Audio Alexx V
• Sub-Woofers:
• JL Audio Fathom 212 (2)
• Electronics:
• CH Precision D1.5 (CD Transport)
• CH Precision C1.2 (DAC w/ Network Streamer)
• CH Precision T1 (Clock)
• CH Precision X1 Dual (external power supply for D1.5 & C1.2)
• CH Precision P10 (Phono Preamp)
• CH Precision L10 (Line stage Preamp)
• CH Precision M10 (Stereo Power Amp)
• Turntable:
• Clear Audio Master Innovation
• Tonearms
• Kuzma 4 Point Safir 9 w/ Lyra Atlas Lamda SL Cartridge & Transparent Opus Phono Cable w/ Balanced Differential XLR
• Clear Audio Universal 9” w/ Hana Umami Red Cartridge
• Clear Audio Smart Power 24V Power Supply
• Cables & Power:
• Transparent XL Power Isolators (2)
• Transparent Reference Power Cords
• Transparent XL Speaker Cable
• Transparent Reference Balanced Interconnects
• Acoustics
• Vicoustic passive room treatments
• ISO Acoustics AVAA active bass traps (4)
• TV is the 75” Samsung The Frame
• Room is ROUGHLY, 14x20