I dont want to coax you out of your sabbatical, i do think [and you know this your self] that your MA's are holding the system back. You may be much happier knowing your getting the system 'in full' as it were. Tweak with desired source after, the main thing in any system is amp, speaker, room combo and adding a nice CDP to your liking is the icing on the cake 8)
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shooter said:
Cool man... 8)
For many years I've been praising the RS6s, and in many ways nothing has changed. I still admire their tonal presence but A) They need to be matched well to make the most of them. And I think I've achieved that, to be fair. B) Love the Arcam sound, however, I want to try and own other brands. And C) With age comes natural changes, perhaps this is one of those quirks of age.
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plastic penguin said:
What do you want?
Some time ago you bemoaned the lack of space caused by the system and the LPs, CDs, DVDs etc. (I suspect you also still have a few large items of old systems kicking around like some old Wharfedales. I might be wrong there.) Do do you still want space?
Do you envisage being in a position - one day - to easily afford more major component upgrades and so keep a sprawling seperates system going, in hope that the opportunity will come?
Do you fear that a more 'rationalised', compact system (with less impact on your space and your time) will shut you out forever from piecemeal upgrades? It would also only have a fraction of the potential for things like cable tweaking. (For instance, I would have to buy something like a NaimUniti to make a significant - like-for-like - one box system upgrade. Whereas, if I had retained seperates, I could still 'tweak' by changing bits at a time at less cost.)
Does your family find your system easy to use? For instance... can they go from sound from the DVD/TV to their CDs or iPods (or whatever) seamlessly with just a button push on a remote without you around? Do you want them to? Is the hi-fi 'yours' and something - in a shared house - that you can hang on to as your territory? (I only ask because I think a lot of hi-fi systems represent 'turf' and I am not entirely innocent of having done that myself a bit in the past :-( )
Is it a lot of things going on? Nostalgia, control, hobby factor, enjoyment of tweaking and swapping, fear of 'modtech' (as you often call it), restlessness, individuality (only you have that particular combination, even if all the elements are mass produced) etc. etc.
What is a 'reality check' going to do for you? What do you envision it's result willl be?
I am so pleased that earlier this year I purchased a pair of AVI ADM 9T active speakers.
I had always been a 'tweaker' and 'upgrader' but the actives have knocked that on the head 100%. No more angst, no more money down the drain [the dealer drain], just complete enjoyment of MUSIC and movies.
PP give yourself [and probably everyone around you] a break, clear out all your boxes and snake oil cables, buy some decent actives and get your life back.
I had always been a 'tweaker' and 'upgrader' but the actives have knocked that on the head 100%. No more angst, no more money down the drain [the dealer drain], just complete enjoyment of MUSIC and movies.
PP give yourself [and probably everyone around you] a break, clear out all your boxes and snake oil cables, buy some decent actives and get your life back.
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chebby said:
"Some time ago you bemoaned the lack of space caused by the system and the LPs, CDs, DVDs etc. (I suspect you also still have a few large items of old systems kicking around like some old Wharfedales. I might be wrong there.) Do do you still want space?"
Yes. Pretty much sorted. The cds I've not used for a long time (poor quality compilations and so on) have been donated to a local charity shop. I now don't use the VCR since buying the new TV. The only old bits of kit is up in the attic.
"Do you fear that a more 'rationalised', compact system (with less impact on your space and your time) will shut you out forever from piecemeal upgrades? It would also only have a fraction of the potential for things like cable tweaking. (For instance, I would have to buy something like a NaimUniti to make a significant - like-for-like - one box system upgrade. Whereas, if I had retained seperates, I could still 'tweak' by changing bits at a time at less cost.)"
No, I don't have any fears or prejudices about compact or all-in-ones. As mentioned before I like the testing more than finding an ideal solution (to a certain degree). Once you've found the ideal hi-fi partner that's job done. Great. However, I'm a person who gets frustrated when I'm twiddling my fingers. Love a hectic lifestyle, and this overlaps itself into hi-fi. Mrs. P says it's like living with Basil Fawlty.
"Does your family find your system easy to use? For instance... can they go from sound from the DVD/TV to their CDs or iPods (or whatever) seamlessly with just a button push on a remote without you around? Do you want them to? Is the hi-fi 'yours' and something - in a shared house - that you can hang on to as your territory? (I only ask because I think a lot of hi-fi systems represent 'turf' and I am not entirely innocent of having done that myself a bit in the past :-( )"
Yes, I've geared all the hi-fi, TV and DVD to be family-friendly. And yes, I love sharing the hi-fi with the family. If I lived on my own I'd probably have gone all-in-one or active route. I've paid for all my hi-fi and I always describe it as "ours". It's wonderful to have something we can all get years of pleasure from... I've never purchased to impress 'outsiders'.
"Is it a lot of things going on? Nostalgia, control, hobby factor, enjoyment of tweaking and swapping, fear of 'modtech' (as you often call it), restlessness, individuality (only you have that particular combination, even if all the elements are mass produced) etc. etc."
Think I've touched on some of these with the above response. In addition, made no secret of my emotional allergy to 'modtech', hence why I'm sticking to traditional sources (with hi-fi).
Moreover, it's fair to say that overall the weakest link, after my little test of the Rega, is the speakers.
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No need to put the brakes on.So long as you are not getting into dept or neglecting other things or people then I seeno problem in changing equiptment.Even if you you are happy with the sound you have this does not mean you need to stop looking.If you changed your speakers you may stop the itch for a while, but the CD player will probably be next.I have quite often thought "that's it I'm happy with my system now" only to find I'm still looking for the next upgrade,Sometimes the next upgrade finds me, after reading your comments on the Leema Pulse I went and ordered one.Great amp by the way.I have enjoyed all the stages of owning different systems & If I fancy a change and can afford it then I go ahead.Selling my old stuff usally means I have to put very little towards the new item,if you have an itch then I recommend scratching it
No need to put the brakes on.So long as you are not getting into dept or neglecting other things or people then I see no problem in changing equiptment.
Even if you you are happy with the sound you have this does not mean you need to stop looking.If you changed your speakers you may stop the itch for a while, but the CD player will probably be next on your mind.
I have quite often thought "that's it , I'm happy with my system now" only to find my itch comes back.After reading your comments on the Leema Pulse I went and ordered one, I wasn't even thinking of changing my amp at the time.
I have enjoyed all the stages of owning different systems & If I fancy a change and can afford it then I go ahead.Selling my old stuff usally means I have to put very little towards the new item,if you have an itch then I recommend scratching it.
No need to put the brakes on.So long as you are not getting into dept or neglecting other things or people then I see no problem in changing equiptment.
Even if you you are happy with the sound you have this does not mean you need to stop looking.If you changed your speakers you may stop the itch for a while, but the CD player will probably be next on your mind.
I have quite often thought "that's it , I'm happy with my system now" only to find my itch comes back.After reading your comments on the Leema Pulse I went and ordered one, I wasn't even thinking of changing my amp at the time.
I have enjoyed all the stages of owning different systems & If I fancy a change and can afford it then I go ahead.Selling my old stuff usally means I have to put very little towards the new item,if you have an itch then I recommend scratching it.
iceman16 said:Just heard the new Rega Apollo cdp,dac and Brio with Totem sttaf at my local dealer this afternoon and they sound really amazing. I just can't imagine how these little boxes and speakers can produce such a big, unforced beautiful sound.
I agree and share your incredulity!
Now running Naim sources & RP6 into Brio-R!!!
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plastic penguin said:
I had several +£10000 systems in the past and changed equipment very frequently. Although the sound of the +£10000 systems was very good, i never really felt good about their price/performance ratio.
About 6 months ago i decided to sell everyting in order to try to build a setup costing less than £1000 with cheap (new and used) components. The result is very good imo and i never felt better about my stereo setup. I also never enjoyed music more than through this new setup.
So my advice is: try to enjoy the music on your current setup and if needed, replace a component by a cheap alternative as there are very good components for decent prices for the moment. System matching is still the most important factor in building a good sounding stereo setup imo. And system also includes the listener.
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