I have just got a PS Stellar Gain Cell dac/pre, so thats it for a year , will look into mono power amps next, like the PS M700's
Nothing expensive. Maybe a better Bluetooth dongle than the one I'm currently using, and maybe a DAB+ dongle to be able to pull in even more useless content.
Holton DC Blocker One R2 (Updated 2020 Model) I initially got it as the last ditch effort to stop/minimise a horrible mechanical hum coming out 2 Schiit Vidars. Not only did it significantly reduce the hum (could hear it across the 15m2 room and now I have to put my ear near the vent holes to hear it) but it also reduced the noise floor and increased the dynamics. I was in an awe. I kid you not. I spent the most of the last few weeks re-listening my favorite albums/music. Regards
Possibly another T/T to go along with the Gyrodec SE. Hoping to get my Impulse H6 to Reference Fidelity Components for an upgrade. May give some high end cables ago..... Room treatments- the listening room acoustics are horrible! This all a possible as l am really happy with what l have.
Made my big gear purchase in 2020 - an LTA Z10 amplifier with phono stage. This year it's just a retip of a Hana SL cartridge and records.
WTH? Am I the only one shocked by this? Curious what prompted the class D purchase? Also curious what you plan on using these with? And lastly, curious how you hear them? I had a pair of these 4-5 years ago.
Good topic. No idea whether that'd fit into the gear category but I'm planning on having a bunch of capacitors changed in my amp and having my tonearm rewired. Aside from that, I don't think I'll be getting anything else but I guess you never know! I'd love to get a pair of new 300B tubes but it's a hugely expensive chance to take considering they can't be auditioned or taken back in case they stink.
New cartridge, possibly, I'll probably be over 3,000 hrs on my Lyra Delos by this time next year...I'll likely get another one if they're still available. (like buying tires one likes...) Also, maybe a couple new higher powered Schiit Aegirs, if they existed.
Fun thread! I recently set up a second system in our finished basement,AKA The Pit. I only stream Qobuz downstairs. It’s streaming through a Bluesound Node 2 via an April Music Stello DA 100 signature. I plan on upgrading the DAC. I’m thinking r2r. So far I have it narrowed down between a Denafrips Ares II, or something from MHDT. I will more than likely go used. I will start searching for real in the spring.
Probably a Marantz PM-10 amp and maybe a Schiit Freya+. Maybe some upgraded Audioquest Earth cables too. I'd like to maybe get an Abyss Diana V2 or Phi too....but really need an amp. Maybe a Line Magnetic 805IA tube amp instead....
Maybe nothing except more music. I didn’t plan on buying anything this year and I bought a nice new CD/SACD player. ......,, I have been getting an itch for a new preamp though.
I've got about five grand in gear I plan in selling but not buying anything. All my systems are pretty much perfect.
I'm thinking about up grading interconnects from the amp to preamp to Vahalla 2's. I already have Vahalla 2 phono and speaker cable. I'm looking for matching and synergy.
I had all of the caps and wiring in my CAT Renaissance preamp replaced, not cheap, but brought it to another level. The original caps and wiring were fine, but the black path caps are much better.