I may be out of my league....

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  • Capitalistpig
    Capitalistpig Posts: 3
    edited August 2014
    Local shop has a pair of $100k speakers on display---they asked if I wanted to listen---expecting to be blown away I said "SURE!"

    I came away thinking "meh"---honestly I thought the $3K speakers they had sounded better---and I can't afford those either

    Maybe I'm just peon on a hamburger diet living in a steak world and don't know any better--who knows
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited August 2014
    Everybody starts with a modest system, and enjoys the hell out of it. Some are lucky to pursue a bit more detail from their gear. It's their money, so let them spend it on whatever turns them on. This periodic whining about higher priced gear always comes across as either insecurity, jealousy, or both.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited August 2014
    I've slowly built up a modest rig, and am planning to keep slowly upgrading to some level.

    I got my lsi15's a couple years ago and I would sit at work literally craving to go home and listen to some tunes. They sounded that good compared to what I had before.

    Slow upgrades and evaluating/enjoying each one has been fun for me.
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited August 2014
    Lan077 wrote: »
    Another one worth mentioning is Audioadvisor, anyone get that catalogue? A bunch of phony pictures with supposed customer "quotes" on how a $400 power cable made their system sound more spacious, provided deeper bass, and lifted a veil, etc. Here are a couple examples since I got a copy right here...


    "I have cleaner sound with more layering and depth to the music compared to the stock power cord. Certainly the Pangea is a great value!" -Bob J, WA

    "These exceptionally well made, low priced power cables beat the sonic alchemy of my $4,000 high end power cords! I am astounded by their dynamic, organic and grain free presentation." -Dave B, PA

    Notice how they won't name the brand of the $4000 cable....lol. Got to be careful not to step on toes.

    I agree, the mention of the $4k cable is just playing to those who think cables are all the same. Also, I don't think Pangea has a $400 cable. Of course, pricing such as "Regular price $400, our price $69.99" doesn't count.

    With that said, Pangea power cords started me on a power cord and power conditioner journey. I started with Pangea AC-14 cords, heard an improvement, and now after spending $30k on power cables and power conditioners I am happy with that aspect in my two channel system. The HT/spare stereo is a little bit behind.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2014
    tonyb wrote: »
    Don't sweat it man. Good sound can be had at any level and that's a fact.

    Fact. Well said.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,802
    edited August 2014
    nbrowser wrote: »
    ... It's not about how much it cost folks, it's about how it sounds to YOU...

    It is as he says.
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