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Any audiophiles in Israel or Europe here?

In a few months, at age 60, I will be embarking on an amazing adventure.  I will be moving overseas to Israel, G-d willing, and arriving soon thereafter will be 1 or 2 stereo systems, 1100+ LPs, 400+ cassettes, and 600+ CDs.  Between now and then, I’ll probably acquire a Bluesound Node 2i also and wanted to see if I was able to network with other audiophiles in the Holy Land.  

The voltage there is 230V/50 Hz and most of the gear that I currently have is dual voltage that looks like if you change a fuse and the power cord, it will convert to 220-240 and down to 50 Hz.

Currently, I have the following gear:

LIVING ROOM SYSTEM:
Acurus DIA100 integrated amp
Ariston RD80 SEL/Jelco arm/Grado ZC+ cartridge TT
Schiit Mani phono stage
Cambridge Audio Azur 840C CD player
Nakamichi DR2 cassette deck
NAD 4300 tuner
Monitor Audio R700MD w/24” heavy steel stands

BEDROOM:
Custom Fleawatt 3116 amp
Custom Fleawatt tube buffered passive pre
Omega Super 3XRS speakers
220V Meridian 504 tuner
Oppo DV 970 cd/dvd player

I would consider trading the Fleawatts and/or Acurus for a Node 2i or British shoe box sized integrated w/phono; otherwise, this is the system that will go with me.  I may also sell off the bedroom system before I leave too.  Any thoughts or recommendations?  Thanks for your kind comments :)

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whart
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A music system would be lower on my list of priorities given where you are going, which is fascinating, historically, no matter how you approach the other issues, which -since this is an audio board- will not be broached by me. I would much like to make that trip. enjoy~
douglas_schroeder
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Ze'ev Schlick of PureAudioProject is Israeli.  


inna
7,304 posts
 
In this case I disagree with Bill - music system would be high on my priority list. The atmosphere there is very tense, especially now, you will need an escape from time to time. I would assemble the best system I could afford, convert it to the right voltage and ship it over there. Some equipment designed to work with 60 Hz doesn't like 50 Hz so I would clarify this.
Not only cost, the selection of audio equipment must be quite limited, though you could probably buy from Europe. Are you planning to travel to European countries ?

willgolf
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You probably don't want to hear this but I would sell everything and start from scratch.  What's Best Audio Forum puts Audiogon to shame.  It is a great place to research products and is heavily influenced by Europeans.  Poland has some some great Speaker makers, UK - DAC's and Music Servers, Greece - amplifiers just to name a few.  It sounds like this is a once in a lifetime move.  The gear in Europe is outstanding.  It could be fun building your system.  The only thing I might keep would be your turntable due to all of the albums you have.  Good Luck!  You may want to post this same thread on WBF.
inna
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Well, sure it could be an approach as well - sell everything and buy new in Israel or Europe. Might cost a lot, besides the man may want to keep the equipment that he likes or/and just got used to.
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