Question What's your next HiFi purchase?

[TK421]

I recently changed most of my gear. Went from B&W 601s to Dynaudio Evoke 20s. Went from a Cambridge Audio CXA60 + CXC V1 to CXA81 + CXC V2.
Changed my Technics 1210 MK2 for a Technics SL-1500C + Cambridge Alva Solo. Also added a Denon DRM-44HX tape deck and a Wiim Ultra. Pretty happy with the result...for once 🙂

 

[Jasonovich]

I mentioned this in another thread, I recently replaced my Singxer SA-1 for Gustard H26 headamp.
Built like a tank, beautiful sound, my recently purchased Hifiman's He1000V2 planars sing like a canary!

 

[matthewpianist]

I'm making adjustments to my system now, selling what I don't need and committing to not buy any hi-fi kit whatsoever during 2026. We need to get out of the rental trap and into buying our own home, and we need to change our 10-year old car. I also need some peace of mind, and the ability to simply enjoy the music.

 

[RoA]

Thinking of getting a Topping DX5 II to perhaps free up my Mojo 2 which is currently doing speaker system duty. If the Topping is good I may sell both the Chord and FiiO K11 … . Simplified.

 

[Jasonovich]

Thinking of getting a Topping DX5 II to perhaps free up my Mojo 2 which is currently doing speaker system duty. If the Topping is good I may sell both the Chord and FiiO K11 … . Simplified.

Nice, the cheapest I've seen is on Amazon but why is Black nearly £11 more expensive than White?

The pricing on Amazon is never black or white!

 

[Angle Poise-Lamp]

The pricing on Amazon is never black or white!

Anyone who has big feet and, buys shoes on Amazon will confirm that. I wear UK13s and they can be twice the price of smaller sizes, even compared to 11s and 12s. I shop carefully and never pay rip-off prices.

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

I’m thinking of some new speaker stands for my ATC SCM11s and some “inert filler”….
Custom Designs ATC 302 or some SolidSteel SS-6…

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

I’m thinking of some new speaker stands for my ATC SCM11s and some “inert filler”….
Custom Designs ATC 302 or some SolidSteel SS-6…

Oops… I did it and glad I did…… blimey, they’re impressive in giving the ATCs more performance! Delighted !

 

[Al ears]

Ooos… I did it and glad I did…… blimey, they’re impressive in giving the ATCs more performance! Delighted !

Which did you get?
I don't see how stands can give a speaker more performance, better positioning yes.

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

Which did you get?

Raw SS-6. I have no idea how to upload pics here…
I will correct myself also ! The performance of the speakers has been released by the SS6. My previous stands were a budget solution. These do exactly what the reviews and manufacturers say. They give the speaker the isolation to work as intended.

 

[RJW232]

I just bought a calibrated microphone. Will try it out this weekend and find out how bad my system is when measured 🙂

 

[JoelSim]

I’m thinking of some new speaker stands for my ATC SCM11s and some “inert filler”….
Custom Designs ATC 302 or some SolidSteel SS-6…

I should think the only purchase I'll make in 2026 will be some Kanto SX26 stands for my Lumina speakers. I currently have the SX22 on my Sonetto, so this will be a visual match, albeit about 10cm taller to fit the speaker size.

Extremely good stands btw, check them out.

 

[Al ears]

I should think the only purchase I'll make in 2026 will be some Kanto SX26 stands for my Lumina speakers. I currently have the SX22 on my Sonetto, so this will be a visual match, albeit about 10cm taller to fit the speaker size.

Extremely good stands btw, check them out.

Whichever stands you may decide on height is the one critical factor.

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

Whichever stands you may decide on height is the one critical factor.

I’m at tweeter 935mm / ear at 930mm. Arguably, bang on sir !

 

[Al ears]

I’m at tweeter 935mm / ear at 930mm. Arguably, bang on sir !

I think I have been fortunate in that all of my standmounts have been ideally placed on the Partington Super Dreadnoughts that I have had for years....

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

I think I have been fortunate in that all of my standmounts have been ideally placed on the Partington Super Dreadnoughts that I have had for years....

Or lucky that your sofa or Eames chair matches your speaker stands and speaker selection

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

aye; a fine height....good morning !

 

[Revolutions]

View attachment 10498aye; a fine height....good morning !

Nice looking setup. Extra points for tele & Les paul combo ❤️

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

aye;

Nice looking setup. Extra points for tele & Les paul combo ❤️

my fave room in the house methinks; wee study....

 

[jjbomber]

aye; a fine height....good morning !

Just need to adjust the listening position! A bit more in the middle.

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

Just need to adjust the listening position! A bit more in the middle.

Needs must.. toe in to suit..

 

[James105]

aye;

my fave room in the house methinks; wee study....

I've just bought a 2nd hand Chord Ttoby off ebay (£700) and a pair of Dali Menuet speakers from PT (£600 brand new) using node Icon as a pre amp also from PT (nearly new £550 a few months ago) for my home office. So thats me for quite a long while I think.

I'm really pleased with the Chord its the first A/B amp I've bought in 35 years (my NAD 216THX lasted over 20 years)

 

[The_Lecht_Rocks]

I've just bought a 2nd hand Chord Ttoby off ebay (£700) and a pair of Dali Menuet speakers from PT (£600 brand new) using node Icon as a pre amp also from PT (nearly new £550 a few months ago) for my home office. So thats me for quite a long while I think.

I'm really pleased with the Chord its the first A/B amp I've bought in 35 years (my NAD 216THX lasted over 20 years)

That’s a brilliant system at a bargain price… How’s it sound? I looked at the Menuet SE but didn’t commit.