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Bought a system without auditioning, thoughts?

Long story but I ended up buying a system without auditioning a single component and haven’t set it up, what are your thoughts? Technic SL 1210 GR, nagaoka mp-500, eversolo dmp-a6, pass labs xp 17, pass labs int-250, klipsch forte iv, Cardas clear Cygnus speaker cable, Cardas clear interconnects, Cardas clear Cygnus phono cable.  I know I don’t need the int-250 for the klipsch but got a great deal.

jshira
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baylinor
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You are over thinking it before you even try it. RELAX.

You bought good stuff, let it all break-in while you treat your listening room. A year from now, you can over think it and start the component swapping as needed. 

snapoli2
97 posts
 

Int 250 is one of my faves. The fortes iv are great too - enjoy, this is a wonderful setup. Wonderful.

mickeyb
534 posts
 

The only part I question is the pass with the fortes. My experience with the heritage line is that they sound best with tubes. Who knows though. You’ve got great stuff and it might be a match in heaven. Have fun finding out. 
 

cheers 

willy-t
124 posts
 

Based on the components at the quality and price point all systems tat this level  sound good 

learn to like it 

killer components great cables

room treatment and speaker placement are crucial

Good luck

Willy-T

 

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daledeee1
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I think you did pretty well.  Pass and Klipsch are a good match.  I use the XA25 with Crites(Cornwall sized).   But if for some reason, you don't like the speakers, you have plenty of power for most speakers.

A couple things to consider:

If you bought silver wires, it can make the horns sound bright.

I would point the center of the speaker @ or a little behind you.. I would not jam them up against the wall, unless that's the only way.

I would isolate the speakers.  You can try springs if you want to hold back the cost.  This really helps overall sound.  That's a big box vibrating on the floor.

I would add filters of some sort to the ethernet feeding streamer.  I was shocked at the difference.  Get rid of any switching power adaptors, wall warts. Linear power supplies 

Subs will also help much.  

Any speakers you buy will probably cost more, if you give up on Klipsch.   This version of the Forte is improved.  If you get listening fatigue that, hopefully, goes away.

Full disclosure:  I bought all my components without listening.  Luckily, I  ended up with very clean and neutral sound.  I also have a dedicated room with sound improvement.  

Best wishes in getting your own room, and not a square one.

 

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