New and old high res system

by lohanimal on Done For Now

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I haven't done much to my system for awhile - maybe a good sign. I am an inveterate tinkering bloke who has a few projects on the go at any time - in particular my EMT 950 that I am yet to hear - when funds allow I will get it fully refurbished. I have to say that improving the sound is difficult given that the sytem synergises so well and gives what I want from it. I guess I will revisit upgrades once I have my dedicated entertainment room after our home is extended - at that stage I intend to get active digital subwoofers, and I will also treat the room fully. I have considered either getting a Devialet, and need to test it back to back against the Lavardin. I have a design in my head for what I think is the ultimate 'realistic' turntable - in that I mean it's not gonna be in the Caliburn/Rockport Stratosphere - it will be based around a direct drive motor system - but I will say no more than that as I am still sourcing parts for it.
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    • EMT 950
    Direct Drive Broadcast Turntable
    • Amazon 1
    Belt drive acrylic wonder
    • Numark TTX1
    DJ deck with inards to experiment with
    • Goldring Lenco GL75
    I have 2 untouched and one that is being dissected and rebuilt - the other 2 are being kept pending...
    • Shelter 501 mk2
    A great VFM cartridge - a real taste of the high end at an affordable price
    • Whest 0.20 phono stage
    Was my favourite in a test I did about 7 years ago - yes there are newer and better designs but I can't be had chasing a rainbow
    • Nordost Tyr
    One of the best upgrades I ever bought
    • DNM solid core
    The best VFM cable out there - will be happy to get suggested upgrades

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I see. Output on the Lavardin is lower than even the entry level Devialet, so if it's watts you need, then it's a no brainer in that aspect.
Speaking of vinyl, the first of the four rooms had a VPI Scout as a source while using the Devialet's phono stage. WOW! Every cut was incredible. Surprisingly with no "digital" sound. Speakers were Devialet's mini monitors. VERY pleasing system.

devilboy

Hello. A couple of weeks ago I heard four different Devialet amps in four different systems and they were all remarkable. I am not one to praise a product just for it's great reviews (doesn't everything get one anymore?), or it's price tag but I must admit, I was EXTREMELY impressed. Each system featured the SAM technology, so keep that in mind. If funds allowed and I could purchase anything I wanted, I would probably go with a Devialet with SAM. Problem is, your speakers need to be in the "database". I've never heard a Lavardin. I'm only familiar with it by reputation, but like I said, I would go Devialtet.
Just my 2 cents.

devilboy

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