what constitutes audio nirvana for one maybe a disaster for another.
i will share for you what for me is a great listening experience.
it's simple. i want to play one recording after another and never want to leave the room or complain about a bad recording. this means a stereo system has to be somewhat euphonic in its coloration. somewhat attenuated in the upper midrange/lower treble and also somewhat elevated in the upper bass/lower mid range. i can't specify the "somewhat".
in order to achieve the ability to listen without complaints, i would need a tube-based stereo system and panel speakers.
i would start with a conrad johnson mv 125 amp and a pair of say, tympany 1ds, or stacked original quads, or the apogee duetta signature.
preamp might be tricky, but the original nobis proteus or mac c22 would suffice.
if you are playing cds and insist on current generation, maybe an amr 77 or audio research ref 7.
cables are another challenge. a bit of listening would be recommended.
again the key for me is not to be concerned about lost resolution but rather to be able to experience all varities of recording quality and still remain in my listening chair and let the music play.
i will share for you what for me is a great listening experience.
it's simple. i want to play one recording after another and never want to leave the room or complain about a bad recording. this means a stereo system has to be somewhat euphonic in its coloration. somewhat attenuated in the upper midrange/lower treble and also somewhat elevated in the upper bass/lower mid range. i can't specify the "somewhat".
in order to achieve the ability to listen without complaints, i would need a tube-based stereo system and panel speakers.
i would start with a conrad johnson mv 125 amp and a pair of say, tympany 1ds, or stacked original quads, or the apogee duetta signature.
preamp might be tricky, but the original nobis proteus or mac c22 would suffice.
if you are playing cds and insist on current generation, maybe an amr 77 or audio research ref 7.
cables are another challenge. a bit of listening would be recommended.
again the key for me is not to be concerned about lost resolution but rather to be able to experience all varities of recording quality and still remain in my listening chair and let the music play.