[HONEYBOY]

I bought quite a lot this year and it was an exploratory one to see what my preferences were: Hifiman Susvara, DCA Expanse, DCA Stealth, Grimm MU1, Mola Mola Tambaqui, Ferrum OOR + Hypsos, Warwick Acoustics Bravura System, dCS Network Bridge among others. The best purchase easily is the Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC. Runner up would be DCA Stealth. My system is now in a different realm of audio than where it was a few months ago.

 

[Doug2507]

DMP-Z1. Not quite in the same category as a DAP but it's knocked my socks off with just how good it is. Looking forward to a lot of listening hours with this thing!

 

[Derivative]

I bought quite a lot this year and it was an exploratory one to see what my preferences were: Hifiman Susvara, DCA Expanse, DCA Stealth, Grimm MU1, Mola Mola Tambaqui, Ferrum OOR + Hypsos, Warwick Acoustics Bravura System, dCS Network Bridge among others. The best purchase easily is the Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC. Runner up would be DCA Stealth. My system is now in a different realm of audio than where it was a few months ago.

Some exploration! The Tambaqui is up there on my list of gear to try but sadly still some way outside the budget. happy listening!

 

[HONEYBOY]

Some exploration! The Tambaqui is up there on my list of gear to try but sadly still some way outside the budget. happy listening!

The Tambaqui is exceptional, but I too wished the pricing was more accessible. Needless to say diminishing returns at this level is insane.

 

[OCC7N]

I know I gotta put some more on my list but it has been a real journey for me this year.

My road to complete the dream audio-gd setup:

DDC : DI20HE (ordering soon)
DAC : R8HE mk2(ordered)
AMP : H9 LE
Master clock: waiting for Kingwas version

 

[carbonF1]

Tough. If I had to pick just one, it'd be the Perfectwave SACD Transport. It's got me getting more into music than I ever thought was possible (and not just through buying SACDs/CDs, I mean getting out and visiting local venues, concerts, etc.). A good way to get back into things after these difficult past couple of years.

Honorable mention: Magni Piety, a little slice of the community that makes a great Christmas gift.

 

[RumiKeys]

Bought an HD800s, cayin ha 300, sonnet morpheus setup. I enjoy every second of my purchase

 

[bavlf]

Very simple, very happy!

FiiO K7 with FiiO FH9

 

[rhart00]

Meze Elite Chameleons and a Cayin HA-3A tube amp

 

[AnalogEuphoria]

Magni Piety, just because its so good for the money.

 

[ShaneyMac]

Fiio EM5
Sony XBA - N3
Sabaj A10H
...
my endgame...
... for now

 

[AnalogEuphoria]

Fiio EM5
Sony XBA - N3
Sabaj A10H
...
my endgame...
... for now

Temporary endgame

 

[chesebert]

I made my best purchase in 2022 a couple of days ago - REL S812 subwoofer. I have contemplated getting a sub for my 2 channel for over a decade but was always scared to pull the trigger due to integration issues and the likelihood of needing to return massive items if things don't work out. I took the plunge this week because I have been listening to HE6se over the last few weeks with my recently tuned system. I was taken aback by the scale and quality of the bass of HE6se and that made my 2 channel sound anemic by comparison.

After the REL went into the system and much tweaking and dialing in, I now have a fully integrated system that goes to 20Hz. The sub has improved not just the bass, but also mid and even treble as well to my amazement. I think that sub did more for my 2 channel system than I was expecting - the system is awe inspiring now.

Merry Christmas y'all!

 

[Bender Rodriguez]

Mojo 2
Shure KSE 1200

 

[UntilThen]

Apple Airpod Pro 2 and it's free.