What were your favorite gear additions in 2024?

Hard to decide between them, but these 3 were the best upgrades in 2024

(1) Aric Audio Motherlode XL tube preamp

(2) Aric Audio Transcend "Push Pull" EL 34 tube amplifier

(3) CODA S5.5 solid state amplifier

Furutech NCF Clear Line AC Power Supply Optimizer 

I already own a Furutech very high end wall outlet.  Adding this little device Did make a small difference.  Seemed to have help smooth out upper mid range.  

Power Supply upgrade for my BlueSound Node N130. I did the PD Creative first and it made a significant difference. Then I saw a picture of the LHY board covered with capacitors and decided to upgrade again. This upgrade also made a noticeable improvement in sound quality. Both upgrades are highly recommended depending upon how much you want to spend.

Prior to the upgrade, I felt that the Node sounded flat and lacking in top end compared to my CDP to the point that I couldn’t listen very long without getting distracted. The Node with the upgrades still doesn’t match my Raysonic tubed CDP, but it is much closer, and I can enjoy listening for extended periods.

I finally retired my 27 year-old bridged Rotel RB-980BX amps and 15 year-old Rotel RC 1580 pre-amp with PS Audio BHK 300 amps and BHK Signature pre-amp (they really make the La Scalas sing).  The Rotels served me well for almost 3 decades so the BHKs should last longer than I will.

Now for a streamer...it's always something.

Hello and Happy New Year,

I returned to the warmth of tubes with the addition of a Prima Luna EVO 400 integrated amp for my music system rig.  I added a HSU VTF-TN1 sub primarily for the movie surround to add more low end as an adjunct to my smaller/older HSU VTF-MK 2.  For more details on the subs you might check out

https://HSURESEARCH.COM

I'm fortunate to reside about 30 minutes from Dr. Hsu's facility.  He's a brilliant engineer (MIT PHD) designing, building subs for over 40 years and loves to talk subwoofer.  Oh and he answers the phone (or his main assistant, Kevin.  Enjoy the music!