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I am so happy.....

That my upgradeitis is over before it even started.

I am so happy with the system I have, I want to share with everyone the fact that that even a very modest and cheap system can produce great sound for me and makes me happy to the point where I no longer have to search for improvements.

Call me ignorant if you want. Does not bother me even an iota. I will go the grave happier than everyone who is condescending.

I am using my own home made Neurochrome 686 stereo amp with 1000 VA medical grade toroidal, 160 amp rectifier (very little fwvd hence virtually no heat generated) and 200,000uF filter capacitors producing approx 220 watts rms/channel. It sounds just absolutely FANTASTIC.

My preamp is a Freya S. Speakers are B&W.

I have a Linn LP12 with SME 3009R and Nagaoka 500 and a Mani which I find that I listen to less and less in favor of the convenience and the dynamics and quietness of digital.

For my music server, wait for it......... I use an LG V60 phone, which has a great in built DAC, which I bought for $300 brand new on ebay ($1200 retail but no longer made) using the lossless Apple Music and Qobuz apps. I use an AuidoEngine B1 as my bluetooth receiver to which the LG phone can send aptX-HD which I can actually also connect directly to the Freya S on occasion.

The combination sounds simply fantastic to my ears and I listen to it for hours grateful that this technology available today provides this gift to me.

Just as I am writing this, I am listening to smooth jazz "Euge Groove Slow jam" and it is just sublime.

 

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secretguy
1,720 posts
 

You almost made it to the end...then....smooth jazz.....LOL

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waytoomuchstuff
1,138 posts
 

Great posts!!

It's been said that as we get older we choose between the "scerinity," and "the hit".  Inner peace, or the next adrenaline rush.  Music can give us both (sometimes in the same piece).  I disagree, in principal, with the statement: "Audiophiles listen to equipment.  Not music."  I belive we drill down deeper into the music than most, listen to (and, for) subleties that would escape the perception of "the average listener".  We just need to have the discipline to turn off our inner audiophile and take in the masterpiece that's on full display in front of us.  I suspect that we've gotten pretty good at doing this.  Among other things.

So happy for cakyol for arriving in a good place.  Taking an active role in your system's development by designing and building your own power amp makes it that much better.  I designed and built my own speakers and I have to admit that some self-congratulatory moments occur when I'm listening.

Well done, sir.

fredapplegate
103 posts
 

Good for you! It's all about finding something that makes you happy and allows you to enjoy your own music. 

You go and be happy! It's so counter-cultural.

georgeab
95 posts
 

Great to focus on gratitude of the sound we have achieved and the appreciation of it. Thanks for reminding us how good we have it at.

robvolz
10 posts
 

wow, so much snark on this site. 

 

I'm actually very happy for you. I have a mix of vintage Mac pieces and new stuff. Somehow it all works and I'm happy to listen to my talking heads. 

 

Remember, there is only two kinds of music: music you like and music you don't. 

 

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