What were your favorite gear additions in 2024?

1 Dynaudio Confidence 20 stand mount speakers which replaced Elac Adante AF-61 towers.

2 Luxman L-509Z Integrated Amplifier which replaced a McIntosh MA6500 Integrated Amplifier.

3 Jay’s Audio CDT2-MK3 CD transport which replaced an Audiolab CDT6000 transport. 

4 Shunyata Hydra Triton power conditioner which replaced a Fuhrman Elite 15PFI.

5 Solidsteel HF5 audio rack which replaced a Salamander Archetype rack.

6 GIK Acoustics corner bass traps.

 I did a major overhaul of my system in 2024 and finally arrived at my “End Game” system, at least for now 😁. 

Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL level 2 preamp and Gustard X30 dac.

Also a clock, ddc, and various cables, but the preamp and dac were the biggest improvements. 

1.  Aurender n150 

2.  Mcintosh c2700 tube preamp. 

1) Full system grounding with SR AG Block SE and loom of HD cables

2) SoundSmith Hyperion MR

3) SME 3012r tonearm (waiting on my custom mount to arrive to add as arm #3)

Aurender N200 is an amazing improvement over Oppo 105. Adding the Triode Wire Labs "Passion" USB cable gives the most realistic digital I've ever had.

Thanks,

aldnorab