chesebert
18 Years An Extra-Hardcore Head-Fi'er
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Used Linn Akurate DS or DSM (2018 Katalyst revision) including older Akurate upgraded to Katalyst - approx $4-5kHeadphones only, for music I like modern one like Billie Eilish so I would say everything from 2000+ and I like different genres. . There is no local brands present for high end HiFI so will order in Europe online stores. Having players Fiio m15 and m17 right now - preferring Tidal, Qobuz streaming, Apple music. From sound profile I like how sounds Arya - stage and details. Having also HD660s, Meze Empyrean, solaris 2020, se846 .
Ferrum amp with their separate power supply, or Headamp GSX-2 or Pass Labs - approx $3k-4k (Ferrum might be better from a service perspective)
Use the remaining funds to buy a dedicated network switch, cat 8 cables, linear power supplies for the switch and whatever else you need.
Your upgrade path for Linn would be in 2-3 years when they introduce the new Organik architecture to the Akurate line, which will require an entire rebuild of the machine for $2-3k (pure estimation based on current value of money), but you get a new 5yr warranty with the rebuild.
Good luck!
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