What stereo gear are you planning to purchase in 2021?

Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by LeeS, Dec 4, 2020.

  1. Peter Allison

    Peter Allison Forum Resident

    Location:
    Sleaford/UK
    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
     
  2. anorak2

    anorak2 Forum Resident

    Location:
    Berlin, Germany
    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.
     
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  3. Brother_Rael

    Brother_Rael Senior Member

    New preamp most likely, as I need the extra inputs.
     
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  4. Oelewapper

    Oelewapper Plays vinyl instead of installing it on the floor.

    None.
    Going to buy some quality records instead to get the most out of the equipment I already have.
     
  5. DrZhivago

    DrZhivago Hedonist

    Location:
    Brisbane Australia
    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
     
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  6. Andy Saunders

    Andy Saunders Always a pleasure never a chore

    Location:
    England
    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.
     
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  7. bjlefebvre

    bjlefebvre Forum Resident

    Location:
    Washington DC-ish
    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.
     
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  8. timind

    timind phorum rezident

    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.
     
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  9. Humbuster

    Humbuster Staff Emeritus

    Thinking about a DAC upgrade.

    Candidates are McIntosh D1100, Bryston BDA3 and SimAudio Moon
     
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  10. Strat-Mangler

    Strat-Mangler Personal Survival Daily Record-Breaker

    Location:
    Toronto
    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! :D

    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.
     
  11. Dream On

    Dream On Forum Resident

    Location:
    Canada
    I am sure it is simply for review purposes.
     
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  12. yodog

    yodog Well-Known Member

    Would love to upgrade to a more powerful REL sub(s) or Rythmik sub(s)
     
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  13. DPC

    DPC Forum Resident

    Location:
    Virginia
    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.
     
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  14. TEA FOR ONE

    TEA FOR ONE Listening to the world one note at a time

    Location:
    Rochester,NY
    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.
     
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  15. NapaBob

    NapaBob Forum Resident

    Location:
    Napa Valley CA USA
    I'd like to find a way to play with a 2A3-based amp. Probably lots of choices.
     
  16. all24bits

    all24bits Mature Adult

    Location:
    USA
    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....
     
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  17. Sneaky Pete

    Sneaky Pete Flat the 5 and That’s No Jive

    Location:
    NYC USA
    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.
     
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  18. Tlay

    Tlay Forum Resident

    Location:
    West Coast
    Just purchased a SW1X dac. My very first dac purchase. Probably won't receive it until early 2021.
     
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  19. LeeS

    LeeS Music Fan Thread Starter

    Location:
    Atlanta
    I upgraded the capacitors in my Audio Research VT-100 and it went to a whole new level. Caps matter.
     
  20. ClausH

    ClausH Senior Member

    Location:
    Denmark
    A new stylus or a new cartridge.
     
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  21. ls35a

    ls35a Forum Resident

    Location:
    Eagle, Idaho
    I've got about five grand in gear I plan in selling but not buying anything. All my systems are pretty much perfect.
     
  22. 23jim

    23jim Well-Known Member

    Location:
    60050
    2020 has given us all plenty of that.
     
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  23. Tullman

    Tullman Senior Member

    Location:
    Boston MA
    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.
     
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  24. LeeS

    LeeS Music Fan Thread Starter

    Location:
    Atlanta
    I just did this. It was very worthwhile.
     
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  25. Tullman

    Tullman Senior Member

    Location:
    Boston MA
    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.
     
    Last edited: Dec 5, 2020
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