@dvddesigner I replaced and old Arkiv B with a Kandid in 2021- The Kandid is an excellent cartridge; I'm using it with a Kore subchassis and I'm sure a Keel is a rock solid foundation.
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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@jerrybj Thanks for the info. Looks like a nice Lpu. But I didn't see a switch. Found out one thing. You can just keep adding. Pretty soon it adds up to real money. |
Working through my list from below, b4 work and life and bikes start to get in the way again. Made one set of balanced cables yesterday using some bulk Furutech u-P2.1 balanced cable I have had laying around here for years. I usually use their 601M/602F plugs but used DH Labs Ultimate XLR connectors, which are much less expensive and are said to have copper pins. IMO, the u-P2.1 is one of the better bulk IC cables available (19awg OCC connectors, foamed PE insulation, and internal cotton damping). I tried them out and they sounded great from pre to amps so they are back on the cooker getting ready for a permanent spot. Also signed up for the Qobuz trial on Friday and am streaming that along with Tidal through Roon - very easy set up and integration with Roon. I have not yet discerned a difference in sound quality between Tidal (which I have been using for years) and Qobuz, but it is nice having the additional content to play so I will probably do the year subscription when the trial runs out. |
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