@reubent - thanks for the heads-up on the Elicit. Did some on-line homework, am tracking it, wish I could do more than read about it.
@rendroidz - had not thought about McIntosh. Wonder if it's the reputed smooth style linked to power. The SS Mcintosh with ample watts tend to sell for more than my limit but will check it out.
I suppose this is the modern/pandemic version of window shopping. Enjoyable to a degree, learning a lot, not spending money yet.
But I am critically listening to my current system to see what needs improvement... and I'm noticing 2 things. More congestion than I expected with some basic roots-rock tracks by Dawes (Stories Don't End) and bass a little weak with Charlie Haden (Nocturne). That's the downside of window shopping - it makes you less content with what you already have. I should be happy with this system, it is muscial and enjoyable, and paid for....
Appreciate all of you. Keep your thoughts coming.
-m
@rendroidz - had not thought about McIntosh. Wonder if it's the reputed smooth style linked to power. The SS Mcintosh with ample watts tend to sell for more than my limit but will check it out.
I suppose this is the modern/pandemic version of window shopping. Enjoyable to a degree, learning a lot, not spending money yet.
But I am critically listening to my current system to see what needs improvement... and I'm noticing 2 things. More congestion than I expected with some basic roots-rock tracks by Dawes (Stories Don't End) and bass a little weak with Charlie Haden (Nocturne). That's the downside of window shopping - it makes you less content with what you already have. I should be happy with this system, it is muscial and enjoyable, and paid for....
Appreciate all of you. Keep your thoughts coming.
-m