You have a very nice system, however the Benchmark gear is very detailed oriented. While your CJ preamp is warm and emotional the Benchmark gear is not. If you want to link in the the emotional side of the music, I would recommend replacing replacing your amp with CJ... and get a much more natural sounding DAC. Your Tritons need a very natural midrange bloomed signal to sound their best.
I lately wonder why I’m an Audiophile.
Ever since I lately stopped obsessing over sound quality and started really listening to music I’m wondering why fidelity was so important to my appreciation. Not that I’m totally on the wagon. I still revel in hearing wonderful sound. It’s just not so all-important anymore. And, sometimes very poorly recorded recordings do turn me off.
It’s just freeing not being so obsessed.
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I remember when I had Cambridge Azur separates with a built in DAC and streamer and thought it was incredible. I later upgraded to a McIntosh MA12000 integrated and then to Accuphase separates that include a separate DAC. Sure the music is better but I spent a lot of time and money chasing audiophile bliss and sometimes reminisce how simple and enjoyable life was with my cheaper Cambridge. |
I have connected with music heart and soul as a musician since I was a child. What I get from in my system now is essentially the same emotional response as when I was performing. The point of this post is to warn others of the danger of audiophilia in sabotaging the listening experience. |
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It’s good to wonder. Maybe listening to a decidedly non audiophile recording will help (or not). Eden’s Children - I Wonder Why .1968 - YouTube
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