Swspeakers’ Swoxx active stand mount is another similar option, though not as fully "all-in-one" as the Buchardt.
https://swspeakers.com/product/swoxx-hazelnut-wood/
https://swspeakers.com/product/swoxx-hazelnut-wood/
Building a new system for about 5 grand
I haven't been a member here long, so forgive me if this is a repeat question.
If I have about $5000 and want to put together a quality system, where I do put the most money? I've heard speakers; others have said power source. Some say spend about equally on all components. I'd like to hear some direct answers to the question from Audiogon members (if you have to point me to an earlier forum, great).
A few things that might help:
1. My system is in a living room that is far from audio friendly. It measures about 18'x16', with some angles and openings, along with a large open area coming off one side and leading to the dining room (where I have my study). Wood floors, French doors with lots of glass about 5 feet behind the sofa, and no chance of making any adjustments (adding thick curtains, carpet or rugs, or eliminating all furniture apart from a chair and a small bourbon table).
2. I have floor standing speakers now, and they fit the room fairly well. I'm not averse to bookshelf speakers on stands, though.
3. I play some vinyl and mostly cd's. That's not likely to change. A Bluesound streamer will likely be added down the road, but shouldn't figure in to the 5 grand limit.
4. I am willing to buy used, except perhaps the cd player (or sacd/cd), unless it's under about 3 years old. I worry about older units that have wear and won't have readily available parts. If I'm being too restrictive on this, please set me straight.
5. Our tv and Blue-ray player (on which I also play SACD's) are hooked up to my power source. I'm not at all interested in an AV receiver, surround sound, or adding a sub. Two speakers only.
6, and most important. I love listening to music; I love learning about, dreaming about, scheming about, audio. I love all the time I spending browsing on Audiogon. But I love my wife more. That directly addresses the price limit, the room set up, and the number of speakers.
Again, that first question about how to spend money is important to me, though a little puzzling. Spending more on speakers is my instinct at this point; I'm glad to be corrected.
Thanks.
If I have about $5000 and want to put together a quality system, where I do put the most money? I've heard speakers; others have said power source. Some say spend about equally on all components. I'd like to hear some direct answers to the question from Audiogon members (if you have to point me to an earlier forum, great).
A few things that might help:
1. My system is in a living room that is far from audio friendly. It measures about 18'x16', with some angles and openings, along with a large open area coming off one side and leading to the dining room (where I have my study). Wood floors, French doors with lots of glass about 5 feet behind the sofa, and no chance of making any adjustments (adding thick curtains, carpet or rugs, or eliminating all furniture apart from a chair and a small bourbon table).
2. I have floor standing speakers now, and they fit the room fairly well. I'm not averse to bookshelf speakers on stands, though.
3. I play some vinyl and mostly cd's. That's not likely to change. A Bluesound streamer will likely be added down the road, but shouldn't figure in to the 5 grand limit.
4. I am willing to buy used, except perhaps the cd player (or sacd/cd), unless it's under about 3 years old. I worry about older units that have wear and won't have readily available parts. If I'm being too restrictive on this, please set me straight.
5. Our tv and Blue-ray player (on which I also play SACD's) are hooked up to my power source. I'm not at all interested in an AV receiver, surround sound, or adding a sub. Two speakers only.
6, and most important. I love listening to music; I love learning about, dreaming about, scheming about, audio. I love all the time I spending browsing on Audiogon. But I love my wife more. That directly addresses the price limit, the room set up, and the number of speakers.
Again, that first question about how to spend money is important to me, though a little puzzling. Spending more on speakers is my instinct at this point; I'm glad to be corrected.
Thanks.
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Are you dizzy yet Anton? I think Jamesdowning elliot has some good advise except for the Tektons. They are garbage. Cheap Garbage. Every speaker except the best ESLs are colored more or less. Like I said, buy new and establish yourself with a dealer and you will in the end get better pricing and service. Try not to buy speakers you have not heard. Take your time and travel around. Magneplanar Speakers have been mentioned and I really like them except they will not go down well with the wife and you will have to spend much more on an amp to drive them. Just not practical in your situation. Pay attention to specs. You want speakers that are more than 90dB/1watt/1 meter |
Here is another basic active speaker option: Fram Audio out of Poland. https://fram-audio.com/pl/glosnik/kolumny-midi-120/ |
Given the info you provided, with digital being the primary source over vinyl, I would: 1)Identify a short list of speakers that are not difficult to drive, having a sensitivity of 87dB or greater and true 6-8 ohm impedance. I would allocate $1500-$2000 to these. 2)Purchase a quality integrated amplifier with a phonostage providing 50-100wpc depending on the speaker chosen. Amplifier/speaker synergy is important. $1000-$1500. 3)Purchase a DAC that would support a transport (the Cambridge or Audiolab are good choices) and a streamer (also possibly your TV/Blueray). $500-$800. 4)Purchase a TT/Arm/Cartridge (possiblyProJect or Rega) with the thought to upgrade cartridge at a later date. As transducers, the speakers and the cartridge has greatest impact on the character of a system. $500-$1000. 5)Purchase cables from BlueJean Cable Company. ~$500 Total system price range herein is $4000- $5800 leaving considerable flexibility. When it comes to integrated amplifiers they can be found with internal DACs and phonostages or without either or both. Budgets for these components can be combined if space or cabling is a concern. There are many threads on AG on each of these topics. I would suggest researching these. You may wish to start ones specific to your case thereafter. Good luck on your quest and please keep us posted. |
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