krmathis
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If really needed (no idea what that reason would be) I guess I could manage with an iPod and a pair of UE11 Pro.
Originally Posted by tom hankins /img/forum/go_quote.gif The following would be what I have and what I downgrade to. Thiel CS7.2 >>> Thiel CS2.4 Krell FPB 650M monoblocks >>> Krell FPB 300 stereo amp Singlepower balanced tube preamp >>> Ayre K-5xe preamp Modified Shanling CDP >>> used modwright tubed 999ES VPI Superscoutmaster signature w/superplatter >>> VPI Scout Sim Audio LP5.3 >>> Dynavector P75 Dynavector Te kaitora Rua cartridge >>> Dynavector 17D2 MKII cartridge Audioquest Sky ICs >>> Audioquest Cheetahs (used) Shunyata PCs >>> stock cords Audioquest Montblanc speaker cable >>> LAT International SS1000 (used) I could live a long time with this downgrade and still keep the same general sound I have in my speaker system now. I feel pretty good that selling what I have and buying the other products would put over $20K in my pocket and leave me with a very good system. |
Originally Posted by panda /img/forum/go_quote.gif tom, wasn't going to the ayre pre an upgrade? i dunno how good singlepower's pre's are but the last statement hp amp of his that i heard wasn't really gravy, more like just a big ball of roux. |
Originally Posted by panda /img/forum/go_quote.gif tom, wasn't going to the ayre pre an upgrade? i dunno how good singlepower's pre's are but the last statement hp amp of his that i heard wasn't really gravy, more like just a big ball of roux. |
Originally Posted by progo /img/forum/go_quote.gif ...they pull you back in! |
Originally Posted by Nomad /img/forum/go_quote.gif That was a brilliant cinematographic quote. LOL. Zanth, that is a great question I just can't seem able to answer. I've been agonizing for at least 10 minutes, like a father asking which one of their sons to save from a fire if only one could make it. I guess it could be DHA3000-L3000 (Still great value/convenience) or Apogee MiniDAC-HEV70-HE60 (on the electrostatic side). Still, I can't be sure these setups would really make me enjoy music happily ever after. Do you want to know when you really are upgrading your system? It is not when you say "Wow" right after the upgrade. It is when you can't live with your previous setup after living with the new one for a while. |
Originally Posted by Nomad /img/forum/go_quote.gif Do you want to know when you really are upgrading your system? It is not when you say "Wow" right after the upgrade. It is when you can't live with your previous setup after living with the new one for a while. |
Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif I thought we were trying to envision the bare minimum |
Originally Posted by Zanth /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's not the bare minimum (akin to another thread that indicates what is the cheapest gear that could be defined as high-end). I'm more interested in what would be the minimum, after hearing or owning amazing gear, that would allow one to continue in the hobby (thus not gutting all gear) and maintaining a level of enjoyment such that one feels like marginally sane after having to dump their precious gear. Seeing Nomad's item list, I can understand why he would list what he lists as a bare minimum |
Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict Hmmmm, that's a tough one - how about: iPod $350 Livewires $250 Denon D2000 with APS cable $400 Marantz CD5001 with built-in headamp $200 ------------------------------------------------- $1200 If money allowed would add a DAC/Amp with speakers: Nuforce Icon $199 B&W DM303 speakers $300 --------------------- $1700 |
Originally Posted by Nomad /img/forum/go_quote.gif ...... I guess it could be DHA3000-L3000 (Still great value/convenience) or Apogee MiniDAC-HEV70-HE60 (on the electrostatic side). Still, I can't be sure these setups would really make me enjoy music happily ever after. ..... |