The Stereo Ultra in dual mono is close but I can give up some power.
200 w into 4 ohms is plenty for my use.
2022 Audio System Wish List and thoughts about streaming
I've been doing this at the end of December for years for a number of years now- so here goes one more time-
What is on your audio wish list for the coming year?
For several years I anticipated the need to replace an aging (close to 20 year old) phono cartridge- I finally did that in 2021. I also changed the power supply for my turntable. I'm extremely pleased with my turntable. A friend gave me a slightly damaged but fully functional McIntosh subwoofer as well. All other gear is unchanged and with no desire to change anything.
I also bought a Bluesound Node which I am enjoying quite a bit. My ultimate goal is to use the Node in a bedroom system and go for a different streaming transport in my main listening area. I'm looking at the "usual suspects" - Aurender, Auralic, Lumin, etc.
As far as adding new music, getting into streaming (I use Qobuz) has caused a musical explosion! Since getting the Node in September I've built a library of about 90 new to me albums.
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I am upgrading my Linn LP12 from the Akito tone arm to the Ekos se and swapping out the sub chassis for the Keel. My VPI record cleaner failed yesterday, so I ordered a Nessie Vinyl pro + record cleaner. Should be a nice improvement over the noisiest record cleaner possible… smaller and more elegant as well. Later in the year if my investing goes well, I will upgrade my LP12 with the Radikal power supply, Basically taking it to the top to see if it can challenge my digital end. |
I am with @fuzztone on the mono block GaN though Orchard has a very reasonably priced GaN MB and they look great on paper. Sounds like MC when he was opining for his Raven.
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I've been ready for my Technics SU-G700M2 for a couple of months now and it looks like it won't be available until February. It's been 8 years since I've upgraded my integrated and for some reason, I barely listen to anything anymore. Don't get me wrong as it's always rewarding when I do after a hiatus but for some reason, audio isn't doing for me lately. I think it's all from anticipation. As for streaming, I'm not into that. Curating collections and maintaining accounts don't do it for me. But that's just me. All the best, |
No particular plans for 2022, but I didn't have any for 2021 and have a new, to me, amp. So we'll just see how the year goes. On your streaming quest zavato I'll just say that as an Auralic user I am a huge fan of their LDS app. To me the control app is a huge part of the streaming puzzle folks don't always consider. Unless you're using Roon of course. |