2022 Audio System Wish List and thoughts about streaming


I've been doing this at the end of December for years for a number of years now- so here goes one more time-

What is on your audio wish list for the coming year? 

For several years I anticipated the need to replace an aging (close to 20 year old) phono cartridge- I finally did that in 2021. I also changed the power supply for my turntable. I'm extremely pleased with my turntable. A friend gave me a slightly damaged but fully functional McIntosh subwoofer as well. All other gear is unchanged and with no desire to change anything.

I also bought a Bluesound Node which I am enjoying quite a bit. My ultimate goal is to use the Node in a bedroom system and go for a different streaming transport in my main listening area. I'm looking at the "usual suspects" - Aurender, Auralic, Lumin, etc. 

As far as adding new music, getting into streaming (I use Qobuz) has caused a musical explosion! Since getting the Node in September I've built a library of about 90 new to me albums. 

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I am upgrading my Linn LP12 from the Akito tone arm to the Ekos se and swapping out the  sub chassis for the Keel.  
 

My VPI record cleaner failed yesterday, so I ordered a Nessie Vinyl pro + record cleaner. Should be a nice improvement over the noisiest record cleaner possible… smaller and more elegant as well.
 

Later in the year if my investing goes well, I will upgrade  my LP12 with the Radikal power supply, Basically taking it to the top to see if it can challenge my digital end.

The Stereo Ultra in dual mono is close but I can give up some power.

200 w into 4 ohms is plenty for my use.

 

@fuzztone Just checked their site at orchard and it is down??

I know deliveries were extended hope this is not a sign.....