Winogut17,
I likes your system. Are you still liking it?

I am wanting to upgrade my Helicon 400 MkI's.

[Running Sim Equinox SE CDP/Oppo 95/Bel Canto eDac 2.5 as sources and DACS, pre is BAT/Balance Audio Technology 32 SE (multi-tubed), SS amp is Pass Labs 150x amp (but also need to upgrade to around the 250 watt range to get the sonics I want in my listening room, which is also a -TV room-computer desk room of my 1 bedroom apartment)].

Did you upgrade the Rega Planar 25?
[I am looking into turntables too: I like the RP3-like units for cost-benefit ratio].
thanks!
gary

1graber2 June 10, 2013 18:56

System upgrades:
started replacing my assortment of cables with a single brand. So far have replaced IC between pre/power amp, and added bi-wire speaker cables. Going with Morrow. So far I am really impressed with these cables. The adjective that comes to mind each time I've listened is simply " live". The music just sounds live. Once I feel i have a handle on these and remain happy I will replace IC between CD/pre. At this time this is the most improvement I have heard from a cable change. Very impressed so far.

winoguy17 October 09, 2012 13:51

Thank you ALL for your advice. I'll follow wino-guys advice after I try all the more gentle suggestions. Seems there's always a wino-guy in every crowd.

cio52 November 17, 2010 22:02

Blue collar system, if sports team had as strong a line up as your system, they would always be in contention for a championship. Enjoy the music and wear a million dollar smile.

glenfihi August 19, 2009 21:58

Looks like you have a very good system that delivers a lot of enjoyment! Excellent choices you have made.

maineiac May 05, 2009 01:25

Blue collar works for me. Looks like mine! You have some very nice components to be proud of.

jimbojrjb April 27, 2009 15:45

Thanks, Linnie. As much as I do enjoy my system, looking at some of the killer systems on this sight can be quite humbling! But, at the end of the day, I can listen and enjoy without obsessing about what I may be missing ( tho I do have my dreams!!...) My goal right now is to get amp closer to pre so I can eliminate that 7m PBJ. I do feel that has to be a weak link.

winoguy17 April 08, 2009 15:55

Yeah, its not about how much money and hardware you have. It's about music enjoyment!!!

You have a GREAT system - don't kid yourself. It's better than 99.9 % of the world!

No question, a few pix would bring it to life for us picture junkies. :-)

linnie01 April 07, 2009 20:33

Thanks, Dpatterson,agree the music is what matters. I will try to post some pix shortly...

winoguy17 April 07, 2009 18:46

Looks like a nicely balanced system and I would say it's on a par with many systems posted here. After all it's about the music...not the hardware. How about some pics?

dpatterson April 07, 2009 18:30