How important is hi-fi to you? - Page 3

Vaughan · January 26th, 2013, 12:09 PM

I never actually posted that I have a Linn system here. I've always been a fan of their sound, going back more than 30 years. I've a lot of CD's, I suppose - more than some, less than others. I don't count digital downloads as "albums" in my collection, to me they're just music, not a "collection", they're just files. Same as I wouldn't include PDF files if I were counting how many books I had. A "record" or "album", or "book" for that matter, specifically denotes a physical object to me. I wouldn't record a radio broadcast and claim it as an album. And back in the old days when I recorded friends vinyl to cassette tape, I'd not include it as an item in my collection.

I guess I'm fussy.

Mark of Cenla · January 28th, 2013, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaughan

If it's any consolation, we all live within our means. Check out forums where hi-fi buffs hang out. They're all talking about the next piece of equipment they're going to buy.

That is good way to define audiophile! I am actually considering a better CD player. Adding a Sony subwoofer to my system added the only thing that was missing. I believe I have made it to hi-fi now. Peace and goodwill.

cubdog · March 31st, 2013, 12:35 PM

A good sounding audio system need not cost a fotune. My living room system, which is not my main setup, sounds wonderful and was relatively inexpensive. It is a combination of new and old components. The amplifier is a 1980s Robert Grodinsky Model 5. The preamp/DAC is a new Emotiva XDA-1. A Squeezebox Touch provides the music played through A/D/S L710 speakers that also date from around 1980. This whole system cost me less than $750. I could put together countless great sounding system for this amount of money or less. It justs takes a bit of time to do your homework and then look out for good deals.

cubdog

Mark of Cenla · April 7th, 2013, 12:15 PM

AudioSource power amp: $200
Technical Pro preamp: $110
Sony DVD player: $80
Polk bookshelf speakers: $200
Sony subwoofer: $100

So my system cost me less than $700, and it sounds quite good. Peace and goodwill.

Wasatch · April 17th, 2013, 11:57 AM

Here is my 2-Channel Rig:

The complete list:

Power Amplifiers:
Manley Snapper(s)
Synergistic Research Basik AC Cable 6ft. (3)
Running Springs Elgar
Maple Blocks (2)

Preamplifiers:
Manley Jumbo Shrimp
Synergistic Research Basik AC Cable 6ft.
Synergistic Research Magnetic Tricon (Preamp - Amp)

Loudspeakers:
Joseph Audio RM25XL (Spiked)
Synergistic Research Element Copper Speaker Cable 6ft.
Synergistic Research Jumper Cables
Cardas Myrtle V-Blocks (Large) (6)

Analog Front End:
Rega P5 w/RB700
Rega TTPSU
Manley Chinook
Dynavector 17D3 Cartridge
Synergistic Research Alpha Sterling Discrete
Synergistic Research Basik AC Cable 6ft.
GrooveTracer Reference Subplatter
GrooveTracer Delrin Platter
Rega Tungsten Counterweight
Rega White Belt
VPI 16.5 Record Cleaner

Digital Front End:
Rega Saturn
Synergistic Research Alpha Sterling Discrete
Synergistic Research Basik AC Cable 6ft.
Millennium M-CD Mat
Ayre CD (Irrational, But Efficacious!)

Rack/Acoustics:
Sanus EFAB/S MkII (4 Shelf)
Carpet Panels

Future Upgrades:
Quadraspire Rack
Synergistic Research AU-79 (2)

Wasatch · April 18th, 2013, 04:55 AM

Some Pics:

cubdog · April 19th, 2013, 06:43 AM

Great looking system Wasatch!

cubdog

mandolin · April 24th, 2013, 03:38 AM

I usually buy my stuff second hand. The value for money you get is so much better. Recently paid 150 for a really quality set of old home speakers plus an amp. Would probably be at least five times that if I wanted the same quality new.

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January 26th, 2013, 12:09 PM	#31
Vaughan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,481	I never actually posted that I have a Linn system here. I've always been a fan of their sound, going back more than 30 years. I've a lot of CD's, I suppose - more than some, less than others. I don't count digital downloads as "albums" in my collection, to me they're just music, not a "collection", they're just files. Same as I wouldn't include PDF files if I were counting how many books I had. A "record" or "album", or "book" for that matter, specifically denotes a physical object to me. I wouldn't record a radio broadcast and claim it as an album. And back in the old days when I recorded friends vinyl to cassette tape, I'd not include it as an item in my collection. I guess I'm fussy.

March 31st, 2013, 12:35 PM	#33
cubdog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oregon, IL. Posts: 4	A good sounding audio system need not cost a fotune. My living room system, which is not my main setup, sounds wonderful and was relatively inexpensive. It is a combination of new and old components. The amplifier is a 1980s Robert Grodinsky Model 5. The preamp/DAC is a new Emotiva XDA-1. A Squeezebox Touch provides the music played through A/D/S L710 speakers that also date from around 1980. This whole system cost me less than $750. I could put together countless great sounding system for this amount of money or less. It justs takes a bit of time to do your homework and then look out for good deals. cubdog

April 7th, 2013, 12:15 PM	#34
Mark of Cenla Drummer / Music Lover Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: central Louisiana Posts: 532	AudioSource power amp: $200 Technical Pro preamp: $110 Sony DVD player: $80 Polk bookshelf speakers: $200 Sony subwoofer: $100 So my system cost me less than $700, and it sounds quite good. Peace and goodwill.

April 17th, 2013, 11:57 AM	#35
Wasatch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 8	Here is my 2-Channel Rig: The complete list: Power Amplifiers: Manley Snapper(s) Synergistic Research Basik AC Cable 6ft. (3) Running Springs Elgar Maple Blocks (2) Preamplifiers: Manley Jumbo Shrimp Synergistic Research Basik AC Cable 6ft. Synergistic Research Magnetic Tricon (Preamp - Amp) Loudspeakers: Joseph Audio RM25XL (Spiked) Synergistic Research Element Copper Speaker Cable 6ft. Synergistic Research Jumper Cables Cardas Myrtle V-Blocks (Large) (6) Analog Front End: Rega P5 w/RB700 Rega TTPSU Manley Chinook Dynavector 17D3 Cartridge Synergistic Research Alpha Sterling Discrete Synergistic Research Basik AC Cable 6ft. GrooveTracer Reference Subplatter GrooveTracer Delrin Platter Rega Tungsten Counterweight Rega White Belt VPI 16.5 Record Cleaner Digital Front End: Rega Saturn Synergistic Research Alpha Sterling Discrete Synergistic Research Basik AC Cable 6ft. Millennium M-CD Mat Ayre CD (Irrational, But Efficacious!) Rack/Acoustics: Sanus EFAB/S MkII (4 Shelf) Carpet Panels Future Upgrades: Quadraspire Rack Synergistic Research AU-79 (2)

April 18th, 2013, 04:55 AM	#36
Wasatch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 8	Some Pics:

April 19th, 2013, 06:43 AM	#37
cubdog Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oregon, IL. Posts: 4	Great looking system Wasatch! cubdog

April 24th, 2013, 03:38 AM	#38
mandolin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 6	I usually buy my stuff second hand. The value for money you get is so much better. Recently paid 150 for a really quality set of old home speakers plus an amp. Would probably be at least five times that if I wanted the same quality new.