Not an expensive system at all but I'm pretty happy with what I have now. All the components jelled very well. Tone and soundstage-wise I'm really enjoying it. (Guess how much I spent all together on these used?)
Main music genre are Classical with some Jazz. So bass is just right for me from the bookshelf Piega.
Would like opinion on going for Tube Preamp and what's good for that. And any other recommendation. Thanks.
Listened to a few high-end (and expensive) Piega (like the C10 Ltd.) from a few friends and has been very impressed with it. Budget constrained I end up getting the C-2, which to my surprise keeps the same tone as the more expensive model and the high from the ribbon tweeter is just ..... SWEET !
Piega String
Original matching stands from Piega... beautiful !!!
McIntosh MC-2105
This 30 year old Mac is not a high price one at all. You can get it used for < $800 these days. But it sounds wonderful and after 30 years it's still running so well. Amazing.
Audible Illusions L-1
Nice, clear and warm L-1
Muse Model 2
I would go for the one with HDCD and Bessel if I got a chance but the Model 2 is by itself a wonderful sounding DAC in terms of clarity, details and soundstage.
Arcam Delta 170
The Arcam Delta series has been a legend as we all know and this Delta 170 transport is part of it. Wonderful, solid transport with great soundstage !!!
Monolithic Sound PS-1 and HC-1
Great phono pre-amp for the price. Make sure you get the power supply HC-1, soooo quiet.
Goldring GR 1.2
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Denon DL-110
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Ultimate Cables C-4
A DIY guy I know (Carl) from Quebec made these pure Silver (or now he has the 50-50 copper-silver mix) that brings out all the sound stage. This guy is good. Check him out : http://www.ultimatecables.com
Ultimate Cables C-4
A DIY guy I know (Carl) from Quebec made these pure Silver (or now he has the 50-50 copper-silver mix) that brings out all the sound stage. This guy is good. Check him out : http://www.ultimatecables.com
Hi Chutt. I agree with you about Kleiber's 5th. If you like the sound of VPO, you must get a copy Bruckner's 8th with Karajan. It's one of his last recordings (somewhere in 1986 or 1987). The sound is just great and you get the impression that Karajan is settling accounts with his creator before leaving this world. Goose bumps guaranteed.
