I am a 21 year old music lover an audiophile. I have enjoyed music since i was very young. My first system was part hand-me-downs, and cheap low-fi electronics. The speakers were Acoustic Research Ar 3A, Walkman, and Klh reciever. My horizons lengthened and recently i was able to go audio shopping. I went to Audio Consultants (Evanston Il)and auditioned a few speakers. I fell in love with the Thiel 2.4's. I wanted to look around a little more so i decided to go to Saturday Audio Exchange (Evanston Il) I listened to Spendor S5e- they were amazing!
I felt that the Spendor's had a very "Organic" sound, which i loved. I then considered what music I listen to, which includes Classical, Baroque, Classic Rock, etc..., after this consideration i felt that the Thiels were better matched to my tastes. (Dont get me Wrong, I loved the Spendors, plus their less expensive)
Great Pre-Amp, Very detailed and transparent. I highly recommend it, it even has a remote for volume and mute!
Bryston 3B-SST
Great Amp, Very powerful, also very transparent. Lots of bass, and a very fluid midrange. Drives 4 Ohm speakers easily
Thiel Audio CS 2,4
Wonderful speakers, time and phase aligned, 87-88 dB efficent Needs lots of power. I fell in love with these speakers, great midrange, very quick. I am not dissapointed with them at all
Transparent Audio Link 100
basic interconnct, much better than generic stuff. i would highly suggest them if your on a budget.
Transparent Audio Wave 200
Speaker cables, better than generic. I would highly suggest. They lowered the noise floor and provided more bass than generic.
Transparent Audio Balanced Music Link
Between pre and power amps. Still breaking in the cable, but so far it sounds wonderful. It adds quickness and a new demension to the music.
Panamax Max 4310
Just a regular power conditioner, i just wanted some assurance because i have a 110 year old house with poor wiring. (Just to be safe)
Grado Prestige Gold
Good Beginner Cartridge, very natural sounding. Typical "Grado" sound, I highly suggest
Now you just need a good room...took me until I was 28 to get one that worked halfway decent in my second house. Just make sure when you go to college none of your knucklehead roomates blow it up like mine did by pouring beer on it or playing snoop dog at ridiculous volumes when you are out!
