Still happily using vintage gear?
My older stuff in everyday use. Quad ESL loudspeakers - 1961 EICO HF35 monobloc amps - 1959 Garrard 401 turntable - 1965 Decca Super Gold cartridge - 1987 Lambda 25 power supply - 1955 See here for photos. |
Well, the one piece that I have that is vintage is a Carver C-9 Sonic Hologram unit. I treasure it mostly because out of all the fancy stuff made after it, I have found nothing that I like better. It is important to keep these units healthy by at least replacing the electrolytic caps, but other than that, your good for many years of enjoyment. |
My system is similar to the OP's: Audio Research SP8 preamp and Vandersteen 4 speakers with Vandersteen's active/passive crossover. They are bi-amped by two Audio Research VT200's. My turntable is a SOTA Nova and my CD player is a Jolida. I love the sound. So, here's my question: what DAC would you add to this mix? I have considered an ARC...it would probably fit right in. But, I wonder if I should take advantage of more recent technology. What are your thoughts, collective wisdom? |
My regularly maintained and occasionally updated MFA Luminescence tube preamp and M120 mono amps continue to sound absolutely lovely. I came close to selling the three components earlier this year, but Providence and reason prevailed and I did not. I've had this gear for decades, and after much experimentation and auditioning of other components, I realized I needn't look further because I was already "there." |
