I haven't updated my system in a while and found it amusing to reflect on how many times I have said, "this is it" with total conviction over the years. I won't say that now, but will say that my current combination of gear is providing the best overall sound I have ever had, and also the most functionality and least amount of glitchy trouble.
The Lampizator Horizon is beyond description and simply must be heard. I think the challenge now is getting my analog to a somewhat competitive level, which is something I never thought I would say after twenty-five years in the hobby.
Still breaking in, but I already love this cartridge. It gets the music right.
Fyne Audio F1-12
Musical, dynamic, and gorgeous to behold. I love these speakers!
Veritas Praesto power cord
Just superb. So well-balanced, textured, and layered.
VAC Renaissance Phono Stage SE
The best of several phono stages I have owned. Unless I hit the lottery, the VAC will be in my system for a long time to come. It has been years since I've spent as much time spinning vinyl!
Synergistic Research Atmosphere X Euphoria Level III Speaker Cables
A very good fit in my system
Aurender N20
Excellent server, streaming Quboz through it with no issues and amazing sound. Also have 5000 CDs ripped and stored on it. Wonderful!
Lampizator Horizon
The Horizon is one of those rare products that not only lives up to the hype, but somehow exceeds it. I never expected to be in a position to own one, but fortune smiled on me and now it has taken my system to a level I could have never imagined.
Puritan Audio Labs PSM156
An excellent power conditioner, unrestrained dynamics and a very low noise floor.
Veritas Argentum interconnects
An upstart company with an amazing product. Not just "bang for the buck," but regardless of price. These replaced much more expensive cables from a legacy brand. I prefer the Veritas.
Synthesis Art in Music A100 Titan
After a years long quest to find the perfect solid state solution, I finally went back to tubes rather than a fun but ultimately fruitless quest to find a "tube-like" solid state integrated. The Synthesis is relatively unheralded in the United States, but it is a stunning amp with a remarkably good onboard DAC. I feel like Synthesis amps may be the best kept secret in high end today.
Chris...I sense you're in audio nirvana. I just posted on your thread that appeared some time ago, in which you were inquiring about the Reference 3A Grand Veena speakers. I'm very interested in hearing about any impressions you may have about these, and as well as your experience with your Daedalus Ulysses speakers. I no longer have access to your e-mail address, and Audiogon's newer system makes it impossible to communicate directly unless one has something for sale. If possible, and if you're willing, I would greatly appreciate your getting in touch. Thanks very much...Jeff near Asheville.
