For now, this is it !! I love everything about my system, and the synergy of all the components working together creates absolutely beautiful music. The analog front end, being all Rega, has wonderful energy and truth of timbre. The Rotel deck is extremely neutral, and quite "analog sounding." The Rogue Audio Cronus is the perfect centerpiece of this musical feast, and the Vandersteen 1C's bring the musicians right into the room. I can listen for hours and hours, with absolutely no listening fatigue. My vast collection of CD's and LP's sound fantastic.
Adam, I just picked up a Rega Exact for my P5 and I have to say I'm stunned!! I have gone through all the "trendy" carts and ended up back with Rega and am shocked. I too, have a Rogue Cronus Magnum version, and am curious if you are using the on board phono stage or have you tried an outboard version like a graham slee or moon, etc???
Very nice man! I just picked up some Vandersteens here on Audiogon and am struggling with placement and trying to smooth them out a bit. I had a pair of Monitor Audio MA800 golds that are smooth and rich, but with having a 1.5 yr old running around the house, it's tough to keep them on stands. Any recomendations for amps on the Vandersteens?