I was being sarcastic. My entire system (one and only, I don't have a .kitchen, garage, den, outhouse, etc. #2 system) cost 5K.
Which Would You Choose?
My System
NAD M12 Preamp with HDMI/BluOs modules
Parasound Halo JC5 Amp
Arcam DV79 DVD/CD
Sonus Faber Olympica III speakers
Sunfire HRS 10 subs X 2
Audioquest NRG Z2 power cords
Silnote Morpheus Reference Series II XLR
Audioquest Pearl 48 HDMI cables
Audioquest Greyhound sub cables
Aircom S8 cooling unit for amp
Monster Power HTS 3600 MKII
Mogami 2921 speaker wire/bi wired
You all know the desire to improve your sound. Thinking of switching amps again.
Rotel Michi S5
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Music Fidelity M8s-500s
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@jetter I guess it's in the eye of the reader, when I write/read 10K, it's obscene to me not subtle :) But as you say it's about happiness and I am pleased with my sound too |
We shouldn't call someone's system or components junk; many of us have financial or spousal constraints......and can have really fun and enjoyable systems without dropping $100,000 or more. However I do agree that the OPs speakers are not the limiting factor, and that maybe the amp upgrade he's looking at may not bring the sonic upgrade he is looking for. I'd dump the Monster HTS, and you didn't mention how your power looks (other than the HTS). If you have not done so I'd look at pulling 2 dedicated circuits if it's feasible (about $500, but use good cable) and 2 high quality receptacles like Furutech GTX-D(G Gold) or GTX-D(R Rhodium), or Oyaide R1. Plug your amp directly into the receptacle, and you can connect the signal components into a nice audio quality power strip/surge protector. The power upgrade will pay large dividends weather you keep your current amp, or decide to upgrade it. |
Low cost system well embedded can pass the minimal acoustic satisfaction threshold ... I know it because i know how to do it ... "Better" upgrade does not always means huge improvement especially if WITHOUT ANY UPGRADES you are able to control the signal/noise electrrical ratio of the room/system/house, the resonance/vibrations problem and the room acoustic with what you already have ... People who advise to upgrade BEFORE embeddings controls implementation invite others to throw off their money... I dont need upgrade with my 700 bucks system synergetical and well embedded ... The BACCH filters will be my only upgrade ...Because it is an acoustic revolution ...😊 As Jetter said advising to upgrade all parts, supposed to be junks , BEFORE trying to improve the mechanical,electrical and acoustical working conditions is the wrong advice ... The fun part of this hobby is studying and experimenting to improve hugely the end results with low cost expanse if the system is synergetical to begin with ... If it is, it is enough for experimenting ... Be creative with what you have FIRST and give your money to your wife or children ... By the way there was NO COMPARISON at all between the three different systems i created ( 2 speakerrs based one and an headphone one ) by controlling the mechanical,electrical and acoustical working dimension BEFORE and AFTER ... We must learn what to do before upgrading pursuing passively an illusion, read about acoustics which is way more than just room acoustic ...
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