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Post by bluemeanies on Aug 13, 2018 8:45:20 GMT -5
Interested in where people are with their 2channel listening experience.
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Post by pedrocols on Aug 13, 2018 9:15:13 GMT -5
I anticipate this discussion to get very heated folks so bring it on folks!
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Post by simpleman68 on Aug 13, 2018 9:27:27 GMT -5
Might be missing one option: "Yes I've found great happiness but will always tweak and experiment"
I'll probably have my speakers, pre-amp, amps and wires for a long time though. A great combo
Scott
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Post by bitsandbytes on Aug 13, 2018 9:49:42 GMT -5
Am very delighted with the all-important basic building block components of my 2 channel system- the preamp, amps, DAC and speakers. So I have my Nirvana - for now. That may change though in the future after reading those great threads on network audio Walt
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Post by novisnick on Aug 13, 2018 10:00:15 GMT -5
Might be missing one option: "Yes I've found great happiness but will always tweak and experiment"
I'll probably have my speakers, pre-amp, amps and wires for a long time though. A great combo
Scott
Add speakers to the missing option, that said I like the thread. 👍😁🎶🎶🎶
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Post by dcg44s on Aug 13, 2018 10:04:19 GMT -5
Interesting wording in the poll.All answers start with yes then,except for the last one, go off on an improvement option which would actually indicate that one was not truly satisfied.I would like to try some different speakers myself but that is not an option in the poll.
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Post by AudioHTIT on Aug 13, 2018 10:07:21 GMT -5
I’ll throw in ‘better music’, I’m not saying it’s not out there, just time for something new.
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Post by dcg44s on Aug 13, 2018 10:10:41 GMT -5
I’ll throw in ‘better music’, I’m not saying it’s not out there, just time for something new. I find the currently playing thread a pretty good source for finding new ideas myself.
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Post by bootman on Aug 13, 2018 10:33:38 GMT -5
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Post by brubacca on Aug 13, 2018 10:50:40 GMT -5
Yes,
BUT I need floorstanders to really fill the room. My bookshelf speakers sound great, but struggle in my space.
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Post by pedrocols on Aug 13, 2018 11:21:49 GMT -5
We should limit participation to just two posts...
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Post by geeqner on Aug 13, 2018 11:27:43 GMT -5
You forgot a few options: -Speakers (a "Biggie" for many of us) -Close, but like to fiddle like "simpleman"stated -Room Acoustics -Trade-up on (Significant Other) to one more understanding of our Audio needs / wants
PRE-AMP - in my case is my next target for upgrading (but how dramatic of a difference will I actually notice? my expectations are realistic) DAC - need option for "DAC? - I don't need to stinkink' DAC!" CABLES - Maybe a minor upgrade, but nothing exotic POWER - CHECK! (Got my XPA-2 plus am amplified Sub = more than I'll ever need)
NIRVANA?- This is where I take the "Vince Lombardi Approach" - I'll pursue "perfection" to the maximum extent that my expendible funds and SWMBO will allow, with the FULL understanding that Perfection IS UNACHIEVABLE. However, if one pursues Perfection, you just might actually catch Excellence - which is a pretty darned good thing!
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Post by bluemeanies on Aug 13, 2018 11:52:02 GMT -5
Might be missing one option: "Yes I've found great happiness but will always tweak and experiment" I'll probably have my speakers, pre-amp, amps and wires for a long time though. A great combo
Scott
Scott that statement is a given...it's never over..YOU my friend know that better than anyone.🙂
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Post by bluemeanies on Aug 13, 2018 11:53:53 GMT -5
Am very delighted with the all-important basic building block components of my 2 channel system- the preamp, amps, DAC and speakers. So I have my Nirvana - for now. That may change though in the future after reading those great threads on network audio Walt Happy for you Walt. Oh to I tell you I am looking at turntables?? I saw a VPI USED for $3500.00...😜🤣
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Post by geeqner on Aug 13, 2018 12:11:50 GMT -5
If you like Turntables and are a bit of a "DIY-er" - you may want to look into picking-up an old AR and look-up the Merril Mods for it.
And BTW - In most of OUR cases, it would be the quest for "Nerdvana"... ;-P (but I'm cool with that...)
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Post by simpleman68 on Aug 13, 2018 12:33:38 GMT -5
Might be missing one option: "Yes I've found great happiness but will always tweak and experiment" I'll probably have my speakers, pre-amp, amps and wires for a long time though. A great combo
Scott
Scott that statement is a given...it's never over..YOU my friend know that better than anyone.🙂 I hear ya. I'm just glad I learned enough to find a combo that works for me instead of getting stuck in the "addiction" of feeling compelled to try the next new thing.
Besides, I'm looking at a '66 GTO next week that would have otherwise eaten into the audio budget. Scott
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Post by bluemeanies on Aug 13, 2018 13:03:08 GMT -5
Scott that statement is a given...it's never over..YOU my friend know that better than anyone.🙂 I hear ya. I'm just glad I learned enough to find a combo that works for me instead of getting stuck in the "addiction" of feeling compelled to try the next new thing. Besides, I'm looking at a '66 GTO next week that would have otherwise eaten into the audio budget. Scott
Dude you found your combo😂😂? All due respect I keep on waiting for your next sale. ‘66 GTO REALLY 😎 My cousin just just finished having his ‘65Firebird restored. It is a sentimental thing
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Post by bluemeanies on Aug 13, 2018 13:07:27 GMT -5
Interesting wording in the poll.All answers start with yes then,except for the last one, go off on an improvement option which would actually indicate that one was not truly satisfied.I would like to try some different speakers myself but that is not an option in the poll. Oops...I stand corrected. How could I forget speakers. Could not amend the poll... Thanks for your input and responding. Blue
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Post by cgolf on Aug 13, 2018 15:29:48 GMT -5
Might be missing one option: "Yes I've found great happiness but will always tweak and experiment" I'll probably have my speakers, pre-amp, amps and wires for a long time though. A great combo
Scott
Agree it could/should be an option but for most or all of us this is also implied--none of us are ever done!!
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Post by Gary Cook on Aug 13, 2018 15:58:24 GMT -5
With an ERC-3 to play CD’s, a Denon DD TT to play vinyl, an XSP-1 and a pair of XPA-1L’s with 100% XLR interconnects my 2.1 stereo music system is done.
Cheers Gary
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