Why did you purchase the equipment you have and what do you like most about it?


I’m just interested on how and why you purchased your gear. Did you hear it first? Did you research it endlessly? Did your dealer recommend it. What do you like most about it. Full disclosure. I’m with Infigo Audio. I just wonder how did most of us end up with our kits!

calvinj

I am fortunate to have worked with a good dealer though it took me about 5 years of constant gear churning here on Agon to figure that out! Once the dealer started taking care of me SQ improved immensely as did my self confidence as to what really sounded good. That confidence allowed me to grab a cheap pair of used tubed monoblocks for fun and have them sound amazing. Zeroing in on the sound you want is key to me.

First Pass amp initially bought from friend after hearing it regularly for 6 months. Pass upgrades all from Mark at Reno HiFi - great guidance, pricing, trade in policy, shipping and all returnable...BAT preamp after hearing one in friends system -  bought "open box" with full return privileges...first Cerious cables bought on ebay at great price and was simply curious - many upgrades bought directly from Cerious, Bob Grost takes great care of his customers and everything returnable...everything in main system bought with full return privileges...

@jond not gonna lie when I met Hans at Infigo Audio it changed my life. Designs stuff with low noise floors great soundstages and imaging.  I had already had my gato speakers which were a perfect match. Extremely happy with my system. 

@jl35 agreed Bob Grost is a very fine gentleman not using his cables right now but they are excellent and good value. @calvinj I don't know Infigo but glad it's working out for you.

@jond this audio thing is unique.  We get there in different ways with different people and gear. More than one way to get there.