My system was born from an HT system which was my main preoccupation for years until 2020 when I purchased a Rega P2 to spin old vinyl discovered in the garage during a Covid cleaning session. Suffice it to say it grew from there. The Rega is now with Groovetracer subplatter and Delrin platter with a RP 330 arm, with external LPS; Ortofon 2M Black stylus out to a Rega MM Phono. Traded DefTech 9080 theater speakers for 1.7i Maggies.. PrimaLuna Evo 300 preamp. Underneath: Schitt Gumby MB, Bluesound Node 2i with PD Creative LPS, ROTEL 14 CDP with Ifi SPDIF Purifier 2 to the Schitt Gumby, Parasound A21+ and Synergistic Resesrch Powercell 10SE. Also 2 SR energizers plugged into the Powercell as well as a Eau Harmonizer plugged into the wall. Cables: Synergistic Research, GR research, Audioquest. There are a pair of 10” subs, MartinLogan Dynamo 400s. Theater: Denon 4500h, DefTech 9060 center and DefTech surrounds. TV: LG C1 77” Oled.
Purchased recently these used and fairly well cared-for.
Luxman AS-55
A heavy-duty switch recommended by a A’goner. Works like a charm to switch between the Parasound abd the 2 mono tube amps (for when I want quiet sound).
ANTICABLES Zero Boxes
Trying these out with a 60 day return policy to see if they can help the Quicksilvers deliver a bit more gut to the Maggies.
Origin Live Onyx Ref MK ll
New arm for the Rega, replacing the RB300.
Magnepan 17i
Modified about a year ago with GR-Reseach crossover kit.
Love your system, it looks well planned out and purpose-driven as to your musical taste, even down to the current flow. I also own and enjoy many of the types I'm seeing in your photos. I bet vocal jazz is particularly incredible sounding on those Maggies combined with the tube preamp. I haven't taken the plunge yet and gone with a pair of electrostatics despite their rave reviews. But would love to hear them some day. Thanks for posting this great outfit!
Well, I think your system and my system are about the same distance away from the state of the art - which some would say is pretty far. But we both have good musics systems, and we are both able to really explore good music through them. I like the notion of "good enough" - where we can know that something else might be better, but we also know that what we have is good enough to use for its intended purpose - musical joy through exploration.
"Comparison is the Thief of Joy." I think Teddy Roosevelt said that. I repeat it to myself from time to time, 'cuz it's easy to forget.
dtorc- just had a look at your system---wow! I can only dream of a system like yours. It's fantastic, and what a cozy chair! Despite your absolute kick-ass system, it's obvious that you're a true music lover. And, I must say, you are a very generous 'Goner to comment so kindly about a system as modest as mine. That is what makes this hobby so good when its good. People encouraging the newer guys along. Thank you.
Thanks, dtorc. Yeah, The P2 doesn't get much ink but with the Groovetracer mods (als have the counterweight), it really holds it's own. I too went a bit overboard and instead of upgrading to the P3 or more, I found a great Ebay deal on an RB300 arm and jumped on it. Now the only thing really left of the P2 is the table itself. Powering the Maggies with the A21+ has been satisfying, with no complaints.
I think the Planar 2 is a good table to play with. I have one, and also used the metal subplatter with a Delrin platter, and it changed it for the better. I got a little obsessive, and used the Pete Riggle VTAF for the tonearm, and also his counterweight. Everything made it a little clearer, articulate and a little more fun.
If you have enough power, Maggies are wonderful. If this is "only the beginning," you are on a good path.
