just bought a realistic equalizer model 31-1987 for $15 and tomorrow... a sharp dx 670 cd player for $10
Check out the Quicksilver Audio Integrated-EL84, etc. I own one so I have extensive listening time with it.
I think I'm just about done. The LRS' could stand a better amplifier before the snow flies. Maybe Santa will be good to me this year. He usually is because I'm so well behaved.
Boy I sure made a liar out of myself this year and bought a lot of new stuff. Four new phono stages!---a Rega Fono MM MK3, two SimAudio Moon LP110V2 and a Lehmann Black Cube SEII. New Audio Technica VM750SH. Put cutting boards under my turntables and used silicone to isolate them from vibrations. All new headphone setup with high power, balanced Sennheiser HD650s and DBX EQ system. Rewired the house with Cat6 and put Qobuz back on tap. Denafrips Pontus II and Ares II DACs. I think it all qualifies as "finishing stuff" on the install side more than "upgrade-itis." These angles were simply never addressed in the original setup of the system. My phono stuff was not really pursued initially---just adequate and left for "later." And the DACs are understandable as technology is improving. So I don't count any of this stuff as breaking my rule. "Build it all right from the first---then enjoy it forever and never sell it." Well---I haven't sold anything as an upgrade happened. Just added stuff I never had before. And no, I don't feel guilty one little bit! But meanwhile I have a lot more "Fi" in my HiFi!
I'm not sure if this counts as I'm not longer planning on purchasing it. It showed up this morning so that is in the past.
I bought used Bryston 7b sst2 mono blocks and floor model B&W 800 d3s. Can't wait for the 16th for the install.
Thanks for the suggestion. Since last posting in this thread I have actually picked up a Leben CS-300cx (EL84) amp and a Luxman MQ-88uC, so I've scratched the cited "itch" but still remain on the lookout for a 300b someday.
So my pre-order for the new Yamaha RX-A8A receiver got delayed due to the chip shortage and since I been waiting for months I gave up and canceled the order. So how did I solve this dilemma ? I spent twice as much and bought the Denon 20th Anniversary Limited Edition AVR-A110. I’ve had it for 5 days now and absolutely love it.
I was planning on buying nothing yet just last week, over Labor Day, I bought an AT VM540ML cartridge and installed it on my SL-1210GR turntable replacing my VM95ML ( a great cartridge!). The 540 is just a little better (separation and output).
I’m just ‘ playing around’ at this point. focused on DACs. Not that I’m not satisfied with mine. As a matter of fact highly satisfied . just having fun playing around and auditioning stuff.
I think I won't be adding anymore this year. Already purchased Willsenton R8, Wharfedale Evo 4.3 speakers, iFi Zen phono amp and a Denon DL110, finally spent up!
All of this has been changed For our living room, I’ve bought a Naim Uniti Star and kept my LS50’s As I said we have been moved now to a bigger house, so I have my own listening room. For this room I bought a pair of Focal Sopra no1 and a Naim supernait 3. So I’m done for 2021 My listening room Post photos of your systems/rooms here! (Part 15)
I've been wanting to add an active preamp to my stable of gear - something different from my current McCormack TLC-1 passive preamp (which needs some service and upgrades). I've been watching the usual places for an affordable Manley preamp in great condition. To my surprise, a nice Manley Shrimp hit the market this weekend which I snagged. As a bonus, the input tubes are the highly coveted Mullard KQDD/K Cv4024 tubes which run $100 or so - bonus! I should have it later this week!
2021-have already bought DENON DCD-800NE Cd player and Rupert Neve Designs RNHP headphone amplifier, so my next target is to replace my (vintage) Marantz PM645 VXI amplifier .
Another unplanned purchase. Epicure 20+ speakers. Can remember first hearing them(either Tech Hi Fi, or Tweeter) around 1980. They were made just a few miles north in Newburyport. So like AR speakers/turntable, it's particularly special being able to have these in my house now. And yeah, they sound very good.
I was fortunate to buy Klipsch Forte IV earlier this year..... then I totally went mid life crisis and am having a Toolshed Amps 300b amplifier built..... with all the goodies. Should have it by end of year or January.
The power to be happy with what you have to be happy with I've been listening to some King Crimson today