I've been into serious hi-fi now for about 17 years (since age 17 when I bought a Dynaco ST70 and drove some Vandersteen 3's in my 10X11 bedroom at my parents house!). I've been into MUSIC since since I was 6. Started playing piano about that time for 5-6 years then moved on to guitar at 13. Recently set up a little home recording studio with drums, keyboard, bass, etc....fun when time permits.
I would rather sacrifice a little here and there in the so called "hi-fi" qualities, and be able to just LISTEN to music with the limited time we all have as we get older (unless you're retired....one day!). Perfect this, or perfect that will NEVER happen. Just get season tickets to your local Symphony, go see an unamplifed jazz band, or an amplified concert at a decent venue, etc... and you WILL understand what I'm talking about. I'm not even close to reproducing the real thing.
Enjoy the MUSIC. That's what it's really all about, right?!
My collection continues to grow at about 4000 albums (30% Classical, 30% Real Jazz, 40% Rock) so far and many more to come, I'm sure! Some of my favs are Van Morrison, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Wilco, Nancy Wilson, Cannonball Adderly, Sibelius, etc...
The new room is 13'4" W X 20'2"L X 8'H with a closet in the right corner to allow for placement of turntable/pre/integrated...
If you've never heard one of these, you are really missing out on MUSIC. Custom made plinth by Neil Hollow is beautiful! Also added ATA Audio bearing..nice upgrad.
Neil Hollow Plinth for Garrard 301
Excellent!
Tri Planar MK-VI
Incredible arm!
Boston Audio Mat-1
Great combo with the Garrard.
Transition Audio Design (Tom Tutay) Phono stage
All tube gain using (4) 12ax7s (Tele smooth plates), (2) 12sn7s (Tung Sols), and (2) 12j5s. Also has outboard tube rectified (6X5) power supply. Great sound!!
BAT VK-300SE
Nice synergy...
Chario Sonnet
Nice italian sound.
Paradigm DSP-3400
BIG woofer with nice sound for the money. Used speaker level input.
Audience Au24e
Amazing.
Audience Au24e SE
Very nice.
Audience Powerchord (e version)
Very Nice PCs
Arcici Suspense Rack
Awesome equipment stand.
ASC 13
Have these on top of the 16's right now and it really tightens up the stage. Nice tweaks...
ASC 16
I use two of these behind the speakers to great effect. Well worth the (very expensive) money spent.
ASC Sound Planks
Use these on the ceiling and the walls. Great for the $!
Acoustic Innovation 2' X 4' Panels
Use these at the first reflection point. Good product...
Dedicated 20 amp circuit with Cryo outlets
SO SO SO SO SO SO worth the money. Did I say "so" worth it there?
Hey Albert! This is Ron's friend Jeff here in Jax. Just got the Aesthetix last week and am quite happy with it so far (now that I've put NOS tubes in about half the positions). Think that other power supply may be ordered for the new room!
