New System

[simonkey]

Just purchased the following and some buyer doubt creeping in while I wait for them to be shipped to my local store...

(Thoughts, good or negative are appreciated!)

• Cambridge EVO 75 Amp (needed network streamer capabilities for TIDAL, adding NAS later on for my FLAC files, also like the display)
• Cambridge CXC CD transport
• Technics 1500C TT (no cartridge or stylus upgrade for now)
• Sonos Faber Lumina III Wenge floor standing speakers

Maybe I should have bought a different amp but like the all-in-one network feature, the display feature, and don't need a phono preamp. The speakers were more than I wanted to spend but I auditioned them using my Radiohead Hail to the Thief CD and was blown away (so that was my fault). I would've gotten the matching Cambridge EVO CD transport but saved by not getting that and spending more on the speakers.

 

[Cork]

Looks like a great setup to me - congratulations!

What's driving the doubt? The only thing that would be bugging me is whether I should have sprung for the Lumina IVs, since there's no sub in the setup. (And that would be a ridiculous thing to be fretting over.)

 

[abacus]

So long as you took care and time when listening to various combinations of equipment, then don't worry about it.

Bill

 

[twinkletoes]

as above, as long as you took the time to listen and decide for yourself that its right for your needs, no one here is going to tell you its bad or the wrong choice.

Just make sure its all placed appropriately sit back stop looking at reviews and enjoy.

 

[plastic penguin]

If the OP purchased the system brand new what speakers did he demo the kit on? Richer Sounds don't sell Sonus Faber.

 

[Al ears]

If the OP purchased the system brand new what speakers did he demo the kit on? Richer Sounds don't sell Sonus Faber.

Good point. I would also suggest that he needs to actually hear those speakers in his own room which is probably completely different to the dealers establishment.

 

[Dom]

Couldn't the Moderators change the typo in the title.

I know its nit picking, but its nice to be tidy!

 

[plastic penguin]

Good point. I would also suggest that he needs to actually hear those speakers in his own room which is probably completely different to the dealers establishment.

Always ideal to demo at home if at all possible, but minimum requirement would be any demo as long as he has something to compare the SFs with. Although the chances are he'll love his bundles without faffing around demoing for the second time.

 

[jjbomber]

Couldn't the Moderators change the typo in the title.

I know its nit picking, but its nice to be tidy!

New Cistern?

 

[Al ears]

Couldn't the Moderators change the typo in the title.

I know its nit picking, but its nice to be tidy!

The OP should be able to do that, unless I am mistaken.
Plenty of these threads get posted with typos, I missed it until you mentioned it.

 

[Al ears]

New Cistern?

Not exactly bog-standard components....

 

[plastic penguin]

New Cistern?

Whatever you do, don't get the two mixed up.

 

[My2Cents]

Systen is the brand name for the drug estradiol, which is a female hormone drug used to treat the symptoms of menopause, estrogen deficiency, and osteoporosis.

 

[Al ears]

In that case I cannot really advise.....

 

[jjbomber]

Systen is the brand name for the drug estradiol, which is a female hormone drug used to treat the symptoms of menopause, estrogen deficiency, and osteoporosis.

Should be in the 'Did You Know' thread!

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

Couldn't the Moderators change the typo in the title.

I know its nit picking, but its nice to be tidy!

Done, hopefully with the OP's blessing.

 

[Symples]

The EVO75 does not have a phono input.
So.....
What are you using as a turntable pre-amp?
Or am I being too fussy

 

[DCarmi]

What are you using as a turntable pre-amp?

Doesn't the Technics 1500C have a built in preamp?

 

[Symples]

Doesn't the Technics 1500C have a built in preamp?

So it does

 

[nopiano]

Looks decent to me. If I’ve read the reviews correctly, the speakers tolerate fairly close placement to the front wall, so in keeping with lifestyle preferences of many buyers.

Without looking it up, I can’t recall if that is the transport which matches the Evo, but the phono stage is catered for by the Technics including one.

 

[Al ears]

Looks decent to me. If I’ve read the reviews correctly, the speakers tolerate fairly close placement to the front wall, so in keeping with lifestyle preferences of many buyers.

Without looking it up, I can’t recall if that is the transport which matches the Evo, but the phono stage is catered for by the Technics including one.

The Evo CD transport is essentially doing the same job but is twice the price of the CXC.
You can understand the reason the OP decided on the CXC.....

 

[nopiano]

The Evo CD transport is essentially doing the same job but is twice the price of the CXC.
You can understand the reason the OP decided on the CXC.....

Ah, thanks. I knew there was a specific one, but yes it seems a bit costly unless there’s a bundle offer.