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Moving again...system finally complete...back to starting over

After one plus year in a brand new condo we have decided to sell and move again. My system was just completed to my satisfaction. Happy with it and will now sell off most of the equipment because I am tired of storing and lugging large heavy boxes. 

My question is...are there any systems (same stack/manufacturer....eg Naim??) that present overall very decent sound with smooth highs and decent bass? Something easy to use with quality amplification. 

To give a sense of where I am now: Pass INT-25, Spendor Classic 100's with stands, Luxman dac, Sugden phono pre, Luxman PD171 table. I do not have to go to the same price point that the above represents, in fact I am ready to simply compromise for decent sound from smaller, more manageable components. Room is agnostic for the purpose of the conversation as I think I will be listening slightly  'nearerfield' (3'-6' away). 

Sorry for the length. Help and direction is appreciated. Thank you. 

blackhawkskid6
elliottbnewcombjr
5,934 posts
 

If you ’finally’ have a system you find quite good, I would move it.

a. pack some yourself

b, TT remove platter, secure tonearm/protect cartridge, fasten dust cover, take it in the car with you.

c. good mover can pack all the rectangular stuff for you.

d. the speakers: perhaps sell them and evaluate new/used ones to be delivered to new address (or local pickup if you get lucky.

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jond
6,056 posts
 

At the very least you should keep those Spendors fantastic speakers.

cleeds
6,262 posts
 

Selling your system because it's too much trouble to move it to new quarters is rather like selling your car because the ash tray is full.

blackhawkskid6 OP
15 posts
 

Thanks again everyone for your time responding and what you each have to share!

 

I am fairly young...59...I packed everything myself except the 80 lb Spendor's and my son helped me with those. Everything is boxed and already at a temp controlled, secure self storage unit....all completed yesterday. I am simply fatigued by the transporting and the time it takes to get everything right. Knowing a new room will present challenges and potentially make me want to change things is nudging me to capitulation on a smallish system that is 'god enough'. 

I wouldn't trust a mover to even move the highly secure and well packaged turntable nor the speakers btw. The other items are fairly bullet proof. I am now happy that I did not select the Pass INT-250 as my amp! 

uncledemp
806 posts
 

You may consider powered speakers. I own two pairs of powered Dynaudio standmounts and I enjoy them. (I supplement bass with a couple of small subs.)

 

All the best-

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