Biggest Audio Regrets - Chapter 1

Joey_V
Joey_V Posts: 8,586
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Biggest audio regrets.... that's what this space is for.

I'll let someone else start.
Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    Lending ( @F1nut you know what I just typed there, I immediately thought of you. I think you might have just broken a bad habit for me.) a friend my vintage Yamaha integrated.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    Not jumping on a set of SR6500's when I had the chance.
    Expert Moron Extraordinaire

    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,783
    Joining this forum. Wallet much lighter...
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    nbrowser wrote: »
    ken brydson wrote: »
    Joining this forum. Wallet much lighter...

    I don't need to add more, sums it up.

    This.
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • gurot1
    gurot1 Posts: 519
    ken brydson wrote: »
    Joining this forum. Wallet much lighter...

    Ditto
    lsim705,lsim706c,lsif/x(4)+mc80(atmos)
    rti6,csi5,fxi5
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,461
    Parting with the Sansui AU-20000 and TU-9900 tuner I scored for $40.00 near mint from Goodwill.... sometimes parting with something because you need a buck is not the best thing to do.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • seabeerob213
    seabeerob213 Posts: 1,843
    You guys have helped me through your insight well enough that I haven't blundered too bad, so I'm going to have to say, putting my screwdriver through the woofer when installing door speakers in my car. Lucky they were clearance rack kenwoods, but that chuffing noise from it was as bad as the rotten worn out paper speakers they replaced. I just now, a year and some change later, got around to buying new ones. They're waiting till I get around to installing the amp to go in though. Although, maybe amped speakers all around and a 12 inch sub in a 700$ car is overkill, lol. Clearance rack and black Friday have been kind.
    2 Channel(work in progress):DAC: Schiit modi 2 uberAmp:Parasound 1200 MK IISub:RBH 1010-SEP Speakers: Monitor 5A peerlesscurrently running some krk rokit 3g since the HK pre outs died and i need to start breaking everything down to move in a couple monthsHeadphones:Source: tidalDAC: schiit modius epre: schiit sysAmp: AQ dragonfly black/ schiit magni2 Cans: Velodyne V-True, Grado SR225i, sennheiser x drop gaming headsetPC:DAC: schiit modius e(over spdif)pre: schiit sysspeakers: prenous eris 5 xtSub: Earthquake Sound MiniMe-P63most of my comments are passing on of info, im a noob, im just trying to help how i can, if im wrong or out of place to comment, dont hesitate to let me know :)"WITH WILLING HEARTS AND SKILLFUL HANDS, THE DIFFICULT WE DO AT ONCE, THE IMPOSSIBLE TAKES A BIT LONGER, WITH COMPASSION FOR OTHERS. WE BUILD - WE FIGHT FOR PEACE WITH FREEDOM"Seabee Memorial, Arlington, VA
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,005
    I don't count them as regrets, more so a learning experience. Though my wallet as you guys say is also lighter, I would have spent it on hookers and blow anyway....and some fantastic wine. lol Which btw, wouldn't have lasted as long as the audio stuff.

    There have been many cables I tried along the way that didn't live up to the hype. An early Sony 1080i rear projection lcd that was a dog I paid 3g's for. Other than that, the dogs I've owned audio wise have been priced accordingly so you really don't have regrets. More so an understanding of you get what you pay for.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    Easy....Vinyl!
    I honestly would like to get rid of all my records, turntable, 2 pre's but i feel id be p*ssed if i did so.
    SO, now i'm stuck with a small @ss load of vinyl with no real desire to do anything with them. They will sit, stored, and maybe, just maybe, someday i will look at them again.

    Young and stupid..................................
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    ken brydson wrote: »
    Joining this forum. Wallet much lighter...

    Good one Ken ! :) But in all honesty, joining this forum has been an educational experience ,learning from so many knowledgeable members here who are willing to help all of us who are needing tips and opinions in our journey. Another great thing about this forum is that it has helped bring about friendships along the way.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 10,716
    "I do." the first time.
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    rednedtugent wrote: »
    "I do." the first time.

    That's not an "Audio" regret...... :D
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    Parting with my AR9Lsi towers in the mid 80's. I must have had a brain tumor.
    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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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,162
    not buying the top of the line first.
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    No regrets I guess, the path I took to get here was all a part of growing up and taught me what my ears like and what I feel makes a difference and what is worth having and worth saving for.
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,513
    edited December 2015
    Biggest regret is not employing acoustic treatments sooner. Everything matters, so as audio enthusiasts or 'philes, we ought to understand everything that affects sound quality. You get what you accept, so you need to put the time in to learn.
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • Jimbo18
    Jimbo18 Posts: 2,337
    WagnerRC wrote: »
    not buying the top of the line first.

    Same here, or at least wish I had started higher up the food chain in receivers or gone to separates first. Just didn't know enough then. Probably still don't now but I know I wouldn't go the same way again.
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,065
    mrbiron wrote: »
    rednedtugent wrote: »
    "I do." the first time.

    That's not an "Audio" regret...... :D

    It would be if she got the stereo!

    I wish I had my Garrard tt that I gave to a friend back in high school.

    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,005
    WagnerRC wrote: »
    not buying the top of the line first.

    Ha....I certainly know what your saying, but you may not appreciate it as much if you don't experience the lessor stuff.

    Once tasted though, pretty hard to go back to the ho-hum stuff.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    Not saving my MINT Yamaha PF-800 turntable and leaving it in the attic with the "ex." grrrrrrrr
    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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  • afterburnt
    afterburnt Posts: 7,892
    I guess my only regret is that because of this forum there are a lot more things to chase. I did not make any really bad moves everything that I have has its place. However there sure is a lot more stuff that I want to try.
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    I went through a couple years where I was so obsessed with sound quality, that I forgot what got me into the hobby in the first place...The MUSIC. Robbed me of a lot of enjoyment for a while.
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • Poee7R
    Poee7R Posts: 904
    Simply, selling my 2.3tl's. Kinda like breaking up with that one girl way back when, to date the other girl. Grass is never greener it seems.


    Dave
    Once again we meet at last.
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,909
    edited December 2015
    Hardly ever greener, but may be a little less brown.
    The best way to predict the future is to invent it.

    It is imperative that we recognize that an opinion is not a fact.
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  • pumpkinman
    pumpkinman Posts: 9,901
    I recently sold my 3.1 TL's.
    I'm already sorry and told this to the guy I sold them to.
    lmivdewpnb28.jpg


    Because I am The Pumpkinking


    A Kind Word Is An Easy Gift To Give
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    pumpkinman wrote: »
    I recently sold my 3.1 TL's.
    I'm already sorry and told this to the guy I sold them to.

    What are you using now?
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,323
    edited December 2015
    When we bought my wife's deceased uncles house several years ago before I made audio a hobby. There was a nice large hand made wooden box with a mint Hickok tube tester...not sure what model but it was large. Not knowing what I had, I gave it away while making space for the remodel :'(:'(:'(
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

    erat interfectorem cesar et **** dictatorem dicere a
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  • pumpkinman
    pumpkinman Posts: 9,901
    Nightfall wrote: »
    pumpkinman wrote: »
    I recently sold my 3.1 TL's.
    I'm already sorry and told this to the guy I sold them to.

    What are you using now?

    2.3 TL
    Vandersteen 3A
    LSi 9
    SDA 2A
    There are a bunch of others. (lesser speakers)

    Still I'm sorry I sold them. Then he asked for my stock 1C's and I sold them too. Space had really become an issue here and that's mostly why I sold some off, it was not because of money or the wife.
    lmivdewpnb28.jpg


    Because I am The Pumpkinking


    A Kind Word Is An Easy Gift To Give
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,535
    • Not buying more SACDs than I did when they first came out.
    • Buying a Cambridge Audio 850C cd player. That has been the only piece of audio gear I've bought that sounded great but was completely unreliable.
    • Wasting money on several different brands of speaker cables and interconnects before finally figuring out MIT Shotgun series cables outperformed them all when used throughout a system.
    • Buying Polk RT1000P speakers...bad idea having a powered woofer in those. Those were what brought me to the Polk forum, and I quickly learned that I could have spent much less on a pair of used SDAs and got far better sound.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    Having to ask the same question more than once when I need audio advice...
    D'oh... :o
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