Musical Fidelity based hi-fi

by sksfreund on Opinions Please
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I have changed my audiophile thinking a lot lately, and I am not so much of an audiophile anymore. I hate to say that because I love music and stereo equipment so much still, it's just that the whole cd player thing (see my system thread for details) got me a little worked up. I really appreciate everyone who tried to help, but I still ended up deciding that bits is bits to me. That being said, I know that other things make a difference, however I have yet to see cables make a difference, and if a CD player doesn't do much, I doubt that I will hear what cables can do. I am going to save my money until I can afford new speakers, as I know for a fact that speakers still make a difference.
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    • Musical Fidelity A3.2cr
    So far I am very happy with the MF gear. It is my first taste of hi end gear and I think it was a great choice. I won't upgrade for a very long time.
    • Musical Fidelity A3.2cr
    Quite often I have to purchase equipment without being able to hear it first. I did get to hear the MF gear, but not with any of my associated equipment. But what I did hear I knew I liked. So I bought it.
    • Monitor Audio Silver 4i
    Bookshelf speaker with 1" gold dome tweeter. Some people say that metal tweeters can be bad, but I think that these speakers are wonderful. New pictures with the foam edging removed and the new spikes.
    • Custom made Self designed
    I came up with the demensions for these stands and had a local welding shop put them together for me. They are not perfect, but they are MASSIVE. They weight about 60lbs each, they have sand in each of the tubes, and I bought adjustable spikes off of parts express for the feet. I think they work very well.
    • Cambridge Audio Azur 540D
    Wanted to try DVD audio, and the dvd player was also on its last leg.
    • Music Hall MMF 2.1
    Very entry level but got me in to vinyl. New picture with the spikes.
    • Grado Green
    MM Cartridge with eliptical stylus
    • Straightwire Rhythm
    I used 2 runs from the amp to each speaker, don't know if it helps or not, but I like to think so.
    • Kimber Kable Tonik
    .5 meter entry level interconnect
    • tripplite isobar 6
    I have heard so many different opinions on power products that I decided that I wasn't going to buy into it unless I could get something very cheap. I saw this on ebay for 6 dollars and I couldn't pass. It's no Richard Grey, but as far as I am concerned, you don't need much else. However, that doesn't mean it is the best.

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I don't think there is any such thing as "sin" when it comes to audio/music - choice is totally up to the person putting together their system according to their needs and their ears. Unfortunately, some people who consider themselves audiophiles seem to feel compelled to look down their noses at others when they don't agree with the choices made.

Since I last posted in this thread, I have separated out my 2-channel system from my HT system - they still share the same space but no longer share the same speakers or sources. I bought a used Denon 3910 DVD/SACD/DVD-A player from another Audiogon member for my HT system and love it. The 3910 is a bit out of your price range but other Denons might be a good fit for you. Also, for comparatively very little money you might consider the Oppo DV971 - it has gotten very good reviews and at only approx $200 you might be able to afford the CD player you want, too! http://www.audioholics.com/productreviews/avhardware/oppoDV971Hdvdplayer1.php
I like having a separate redbook CD player, but quite understand making compromises until the money is available.

Holly

oakiris

I had some fun yesterday going to various audio shops just to listen. One of the units I heard was the Musical Fidelity A5. I thought it sounded very nice indeed. I know it is a bit pricey, but it has tubes! Anyway, there is one for sale here on Audiogon - http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?dgtlplay&1134150664
and it is about $700 less than retail price. That may still be over your budget, but it is something to consider.

I am seriously thinking about replacing my Rotel 1072 player with the A5 (and replacing my Rotel power amp with a MF A5 too) but don't have the $$ right now, or I would jump on the above for sale item!

Since your system is based on Musical Fidelity, and you like the sonic signature of this brand, I would say you should stick with Musical Fidelity. :-)

Good luck with your decision!

Holly

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