@mozartfan The posts are very long and maybe I missed something. What I did read suggested that you are less than enchanted with most everything available today. Thus, I inquired of what it is that you have for a system. I really was sincere about that. If I have misinterpreted any of your posts I sincerely apologize.
Nevertheless, I appreciate that you are interested in what my system consists of. Well, I have had a few very nice ones over my lifetime. I retired from the workforce about 3 years ago and after dealing with a total hip replacement I decided to create a better system for my retirement years. Ultimately I will post pictures on my Agon page, now that I am mostly done with building the system. I still need to build a digital front end. For now, I am happy to provide you with a list of the components.
Note; there are a lot of great components on the market and there are a lot of great systems that are far better than mine. However, I am very satisfied with the outcome of what I have assembled over these past 2 years.
Turntable Rega Planar 10
Cartridge Lyra Delos (soon to upgrade to a Hana, Umami Red)
Phono stage Manley Chinook
Preamp Balanced Audio Technology VK-33SE
Amp Balanced Audio Technology VK-90T (new model, just released)
Subwoofer REL S-812
Speakers Dynaudio Contour 60i
Dedicated 20 amp circuit for the system
Power conditioner Audioquest, Niagara 3000
Signal cables Audioquest, Earth
Power cables Audioquest, Tornado (High-Current and Source)
Speaker cables Audioquest, William Tell Zero
Equipment rack Symposium Acoustics, Foundation Rack Ultra
Ampstand Symposium Acoustics, Ultra Pro Stealth Edition
Vibration control Symposium Acoustics, Rollerblock Jr HDSE (under all components, including subwoofer)
There are plenty of great ones out there, but this one sounds very good to me (and pushed me to my financial limits). I'm not yet certain of what to do for a digital front end, but ultimately I'll get there. Vinyl has been the main source for my entire life.
Nevertheless, I appreciate that you are interested in what my system consists of. Well, I have had a few very nice ones over my lifetime. I retired from the workforce about 3 years ago and after dealing with a total hip replacement I decided to create a better system for my retirement years. Ultimately I will post pictures on my Agon page, now that I am mostly done with building the system. I still need to build a digital front end. For now, I am happy to provide you with a list of the components.
Note; there are a lot of great components on the market and there are a lot of great systems that are far better than mine. However, I am very satisfied with the outcome of what I have assembled over these past 2 years.
Turntable Rega Planar 10
Cartridge Lyra Delos (soon to upgrade to a Hana, Umami Red)
Phono stage Manley Chinook
Preamp Balanced Audio Technology VK-33SE
Amp Balanced Audio Technology VK-90T (new model, just released)
Subwoofer REL S-812
Speakers Dynaudio Contour 60i
Dedicated 20 amp circuit for the system
Power conditioner Audioquest, Niagara 3000
Signal cables Audioquest, Earth
Power cables Audioquest, Tornado (High-Current and Source)
Speaker cables Audioquest, William Tell Zero
Equipment rack Symposium Acoustics, Foundation Rack Ultra
Ampstand Symposium Acoustics, Ultra Pro Stealth Edition
Vibration control Symposium Acoustics, Rollerblock Jr HDSE (under all components, including subwoofer)
There are plenty of great ones out there, but this one sounds very good to me (and pushed me to my financial limits). I'm not yet certain of what to do for a digital front end, but ultimately I'll get there. Vinyl has been the main source for my entire life.