Your "price-no-object" system...

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,538
edited February 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
If you could put together a 2-channel system, price no object, what would you have?
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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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited July 2004
    Avalon Sentinel (sp) (forgot how it is spelled)
    Musical Fidelity 1000 watt Mono Blocks
    Krell 2 Channel preamp - TOTL
    Krell CD Player - TOTL
    Some high end wire and cables...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,085
    edited July 2004
    Actually, speaker wise, I'm about set.....

    MAYBE if I could aquire the Carver Amazing Plat's MKIV's but I'm not going to sweat that.

    Maybe upgrade my CJ PV-7 pre to the new CJ ART tube pre's (with a remote!).....

    Possibly trade my Carver Silver 9t's for a pair of the actual Carver Silver 7 tube monos.

    I'm probably more in need of upgrading sources......statement SACD / TT type things....wire and IC's.

    Really though, I'm pretty damn satisfied with my 2ch rig.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2004
    I am also very happy and love every piece in place at this time.

    The only thing I would choose would be the matching CTC Blowtorch Pre-Amp....but at 13K used....it's not happening anytime soon.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,736
    edited July 2004
    I'd upgrade to the Musical Fidelity kW mono blocks with the matching pre. Speakers and SACD/CD player.......I'm set.

    Sid, wth would you get a the MF kW's and then a Krell pre and CD player? That doesn't make sense.
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited July 2004
    Linn TOTL CD player

    Not sure on the pre yet but will be tubes for sure

    I'd keep my Dyna amp

    Klipschorn speakers
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited July 2004
    http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10752&highlight=krell+master+reference
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited July 2004
    Originally posted by pjdami
    http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10752&highlight=krell+master+reference
    I'll stand by the system I posted in that thread...excellent excess then...excellent excess now!
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,085
    edited July 2004
    'course it's not my thread but we can all sit there and go through Stereophile and say...ok, this and this and one of those...

    I'd say build a system around gear that you've actually seen and heard...now THAT would be fun.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited July 2004
    I've pretty much got it already.

    To play along, if I had some extra coinage, I'd venture into B&W 800's series, or some high-end Danes. Amp wise, couple of BIG Brystons, and maybe a high-end Cary Tube pre.

    Organ, I've got some K Horns I'm putting up on the bay tonight, how about driving down to Texas and picking them up? I'll give you 3 hots and cot, no problem.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited July 2004
    ATC, your opinion doesn't count.

    There isn't a rig made, now or in the future that will ever satisfy you, and we all know it!!!

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited July 2004
    I'm pretty much where I want to be. I could go for a pair of Manley 500W mono block amps, a manly phono preamp, some new tweets for the SDA's or maybe a move to some martin logan speaks, a Wadia CD player, a very extreme priced phono cartridge and maybe some speaker wire.

    Actually screw all that, I would rather have a more audio friendly room. The equipment I have suffices.

    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited July 2004
    Originally posted by RuSsMaN


    Organ, I've got some K Horns I'm putting up on the bay tonight, how about driving down to Texas and picking them up? I'll give you 3 hots and cot, no problem.

    Cheers,
    Russ

    LOL:D My parents will kick my **** before the speakers even get in the house. Did you get to play with them? What year was it made? Ssshhh...I'm saving up for a pair of RF-7. Don't tell my mom and dad:D. I'll have to get them in the house using my James Bond style 'stealth mode'. It took my dad a week to find out I got the RF-35 lol.

    Maurice
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,085
    edited July 2004
    I'm in the same frame of mind as Russ and Madmax....IMO, my 2ch rig is in the same league as any rig that I've run into. Little better, little worse but in the same zip code.

    Sure, if I had a hundred grand that's different but honestly, I'm pretty darned satisfied with where I'm at.

    BDT
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited July 2004
    Originally posted by TroyD


    Sure, if I had a hundred grand that's different but honestly, I'm pretty darned satisfied with where I'm at.

    BDT

    Amen!
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited July 2004
    I'm sorry, but at this point in my life, if I had a hurdred grand, I wouldn't spend it on a stereo. Maybe $25 K tops. IMHO you should be able to put together a nice rig with that. Going beyond is just too excessive.

    Besides, I'm pretty satified with what I have, I have room for improvement, sure, but I would build on what I have.

    Just my .02
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited July 2004
    Well, this past weekend, I actually got to hear a pair of Wilson Audio WattPuppy V.7 speakers. These are the only speakers on my list..... and at $22,400, they are a bargain.;)
    Bob Mayo, on the keyboards. Bob Mayo.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited July 2004
    You can get the Wilson X1 - used for 20,000 grand dude ;)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited July 2004
    Originally posted by gmorris
    Well, this past weekend, I actually got to hear a pair of Wilson Audio WattPuppy V.7 speakers. These are the only speakers on my list..... and at $22,400, they are a bargain.;)
    I don't know, those ProAc's we listened to were VERY impressive and could probably give the Wilson's a run for their money (if they were in the same room). And the ProAc's being 1/4th the price you'd have money left over to blow on other things (like watching young college girls walk by the store front) ;)
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited July 2004
    Originally posted by tryrrthg
    I don't know, those ProAc's we listened to were VERY impressive and could probably give the Wilson's a run for their money (if they were in the same room). And the ProAc's being 1/4th the price you'd have money left over to blow on other things (like watching young college girls walk by the store front) ;)

    Yes, the ProAc's were pretty awesome. Just don't ever buy Theils. Sid, if you think the tweeter in the RTi70's is bright, you should here some Theils. They could crack your eyeglasses.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited July 2004
    That bright eh?

    But anyways, What are Proacs??
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited July 2004
    Originally posted by Vr3MxStyler2k3
    That bright eh?

    But anyways, What are Proacs??
    http://www.proac-loudspeakers.com

    we heard the D-25, the mid range woofer on it had a MONSTER surround, it looked like a subwoofer. Awesome speakers!
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited July 2004
    Also, ProAc's are from merry ole' England.

    We heard them with some tube amp (not sure what brand) and the bass was awesome. The imaging was also great. I remember listening to my Dave Brubek greatest hits CD. There is a clarinet in the first track that sounded so real that I could not believe it.
    Bob Mayo, on the keyboards. Bob Mayo.
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited July 2004
    Originally posted by gmorris
    Also, ProAc's are from merry ole' England.

    We heard them with some tube amp (not sure what brand) and the bass was awesome. The imaging was also great. I remember listening to my Dave Brubek greatest hits CD. There is a clarinet in the first track that sounded so real that I could not believe it.
    It was all Audio Research tube gear. I believe it was the SP16 pre amp and VS110 tube power amp (I think). With a Rega Planet CD player. not a bad set up...
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited July 2004
    Holy shitballs Troy, do you have a photographic memory or what? Or is that a pornographic memory?
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited July 2004
    Originally posted by gmorris
    Holy shitballs Troy, do you have a photographic memory or what? Or is that a pornographic memory?
    Well I do still have a vivid image of that young hottie in the jean skirt that we saw when we were leaving the store! :D

    No, my memory sucks. I just went to Audio Research's web site and looked at pictures until I found the right models (or close to them)
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited July 2004
    http://www.vonschweikert.com/vr11_speaker.html

    here is another kick **** pair of speakers. Only $120,000!!
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,085
    edited July 2004
    Originally posted by gmorris
    Holy shitballs Troy, do you have a photographic memory or what? Or is that a pornographic memory?

    HUH??

    Did I miss something??

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited July 2004
    Originally posted by TroyD
    HUH??

    Did I miss something??

    BDT


    Yes. tryrrthg's name is Troy, I was refering to him.
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited July 2004
    Originally posted by TroyD
    HUH??

    Did I miss something??

    BDT
    Nope, I'm the Troy he's referring to...
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,085
    edited July 2004
    Originally posted by tryrrthg
    Nope, I'm the Troy he's referring to...

    Oh, ok!

    Cool, sorry about that! I was sorta scratching my head about that.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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