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SYSTEM COMPLETE FINALLY!

What does your system consist of and are you done? I have a kr audio va900 integrated amplifier.  Resonessence Mirus Pro Dac. Sony modwright CD player. Melco n1a server.  Gato FM6 speakers. Clarity Cable power cables and interconnects   Atlas mavros speaker cables. Very happy.   I’m out.  Got a baby and this hobby is too expensive game over. 30k. 10 year chase and I’m out. 
calvinj
keithahughes
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I got to that point some years ago after picking up my Sophia 2's.  Now, it's just replacing things that break.  My Meridian 557 amps I loved, died, one by one, and aren't repairable (Meridian tried, but parts are obsolete).  Tried a number replacements then settled on a Meridian G55 I run bridged. Happy again! 

There are a lot better sounding systems out there, but retirement beckons, and they just aren't worth the money when I'm happy with what I have, and the ears are definitely not improving with age :-)
bondmanp
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Calvin - You made a good move.  I failed to get together a good system before baby number 1, in 1987.  Not until 2000, after two more kids, did I realize I had both the time, the space and the spare change to build a modest system I could enjoy.  Now, I have a system I enjoy a great deal, and continue to accumulate music (there is so much good stuff out there, old and new).  Money is tight once again, so major upgrades are off the table.  But I am happy enough with my rig as it is that I don't really mind.  I might move to a better, more modern DAC at some point, and a higher quality server, like your Melco, is on my list of things to save for, but I enjoy every minute I can spend listening to my music on my current system.  That doesn't mean I think more money wouldn't get me even better sound; only that I can enjoy what I have without worrying about getting even better gear.  And that does not stop me from being active in on line forums or my local audio club.  This remains a fun hobby for me, rather than merely an obsession.  

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lak
4,623 posts
 
I'm happy with the major components I have. I've only been making small changes at times by trying a few affordable power cords, and a few interconnects with-in my secondary system.
Calvin, children are very important, be involved in every facet of their life because they grow up and gone; on their own faster than one thinks ;-)
calvinj OP
2,317 posts
 
I see my daughter is 3 months and is running my life already.  Lol my new boss.  Look, I have decided to be happy with what I have.  My system costs good used luxury car.  I’m gonna quit chasing and enjoy.  Yup I would love that new soulutions integrated 330 but at what cost? A couple years of college. 5 vacations, a full redo of all the home electronics etc. etc?   I have a top Dac, a great CD player.  A server that punches above it weight.  A great integrated and speakers that only 5 or 10people in the whole United States have. Great cabling and I can stream tidal! Plus when I move I have heard this system in another room with carpet and when I get my dedicated room with carpet and some room dampening this system gives you goosebumps. I have to thank my buddy who died. He found most of the stuff and Charles Threatt was a crazy obessesive audio junkie! But I got to give it to him. I have audio joy now! Look equipment is only part of it. You have to allow yourself to get off the merry go around and enjoy
acman3
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Calvin, Congratulations on the baby girl. Enjoy the time, it goes way too fast. Next week you will be walking her down the aisle.


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