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Flagship product to build around

While my current system sounds good to me I know it can be better.  I do believe that vinyl makes it easier to take the next step in sound reproduction but the hassle involved of cleaning, storing and just the limited play time of an album side  removes it from my consideration for this question.

I want to build my system around a flagship product.  Where would I start?  My listening area is large my musical preference is female vocalists and I prefer lower power SET amps and really efficient speakers.

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dekay
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What is your current system?

What is the room size (including any room oddities)?

What is your budget?

 

DeKay

ohlala
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I like Voxativ speakers and amplification. Sure they're rolled off, but the tone is fantastic as are the bass modules. Holger usually partners his systems with Totaldac sources, so not so much thought required for great sound. 

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I agree with others that the preamp is the most important component.   I should say “amplification “ is the most important thing to build around.   Take two identical pairs of good speakers.   Power one pair with top notch electronics,  power the other pair with a receiver and the difference should be pronounced 

My formula has been buy the best speakers that I could afford, then when I upgrade my electronics I do it on a larger scale, better than most would spend , but then once the electronics are sorted out get even better speakers , repeat.

 

 

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transducers…

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danager OP
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@dekay 

Currently running the entry level Decware  2 watt integrated amp with tubes from the 50's and 60's into Speaker Lab corner horn (khorn clones) using a MHDT Orchid DAC with the 6922 adapter.  It gets loud enough when using a single sub but as you know there's always more.  I'm not using a preamp but have an old Luxman CL35 (for vinyl) and a Schitt Sega + for remote volume if I need it.

The room just works.  it's a big L shape almost 30ft long with a staircase that bisects the bottom of the L with a half wall.  This gives me two good corners 18ft apart.  The inner elbow of the L is two 45% angles creating a non parallel space just behind the listening area about 12 ft from the front wall.    The space is open behind me and to the right with 9ft ceilings.  

I'm currently throwing a blanket over the big screen when I listen which tightens everything up.  

When I bought the speakers I was intending to upgrade them with either the Volti or ALK horn, crossover upgrade but they sounded so good that I'm not sure that's the place to start which is why I asked the question.  

What is a piece that I can build around that will improve what I have today but won't be the weak link as the system evolves?

Cheers,
Dana

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