Of course! if it weren't, I'd get something else. |
There's some past gear I miss, but, yeah, my system's far better than anything previous. I don't see evolving further - it would be hard to imagine a greater degree of involvement and enjoyment than I'm currently enjoying.
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I'm 99% sure I found my forever system...but I'm going to keep reading this thread "just in case"...lol |
Yes. Every generation of electronics and speakers improve over earlier equipment. If manufacturers don't improve, they are not competitive, so why are they in business? |
Yes. The gear available these days is incredible. Now just go and enjoy the music.🎶
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Yes, of course, and the next gear will be too, theoretically. |
@dweller good points. Still trying to wring the best out of my current gear, but doubting I could have done so with old gear in my past systems. |
When I was beginning building my system, I believe I had/auditioned a few amps that I probably couldn't appreciate because my system wasn't good enough. At the time, my speakers were a bad choice the room, I had lousy power, was using random cabling. My listening skills were also pretty meager relative to today.
In fact, just picked up an Octave v110 to see if my original v40se audition was accurate and to gave it another try. I'm fairly confident my current speakers and power setup will allow for a more definitive assessment now. Maybe some powerful push/pull tubes will impart a nice flavor for me? |
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I had a pair of Quad 57's in use for 19 years (1981-2000). Then sold them - needed cash. Now have two pairs bought over the past 3 - 4 years! Still my favorite speakers! |
Yes, absolutely. That's how I got to where I am.
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I am 98% sure I have found my forever system. |
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this pursuit should be so easy as to just define the ’best’ then stop
questions like this are naive and overly simplistic |
My current is the best SYSTEM I’ve ever had. I’ve had components that may-or-may-not be better, but never in an equally matched and balanced SYSTEM. Brown (BEL) 1001 Mk-V monos (on loan), Audio Artistry Dvorak speakers, ARC VT-100 III amp, etc.
You can have the BEST amp or whatever but if the preamp driving it isn't the same quality, you won't get the amp's full measure.
The system is the thing. |
Not even close, even though some of the devices I still have perform well enough
Soon to part with an MSB Select-2, parted with a Simon Yorke S4 TT / Clearaudio Praedikat - Insider / Goldmund Mimesis 7 pre / Genesis Technologies speakers / Symphonic Line RG 3 ref pre / Audio Physik Medea speakers / Audio Exklusiv 3A active, electrostats...
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Yes the best nothing let go. |
I am happy with my Hegel, but once owned a Jeff Rowland Concentra, and have very fond memories. |
Yes , very satisfied with my music playback! |
Sure. And it is going to get better and better. |
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Everything I have now beats out what I've had before. The only possible exception would be that my Koetsu Black Gold Line did have lovelier tone than my current Lyra Delos. The thing is, the Koetsu was unable to track some of my records, especially the inner grooves. The Lyra, by contrast, dances through everything, including my grottiest 1960's 45's. And the Lyra's tone certainly ain't nothing to sneeze at. Finally, I must report that the phono section of my Mytek Brooklyn Bridge has relegated my Moon step-up device to the closet. |
My dad was like that. Steelhead are wily, wild, hard to catch. One day dad hooks a big one. We come running, mom comes running, but mom is slow the fish is landed. Dad hasn't unhooked it yet so no problem, puts it back in so mom can admire the great fisherman. Of course the fish gets away.
For all the time and effort that goes into landing a sweet piece of gear you'd think the last thing anyone would do is let it get away. But no. See it all the time.
What blows me away is we have reached a point where people are so nuts they would actually want to admit it. "Yeah, had this great amp. Took a big hit financially but it was worth it to get this piece of crap I have now." Incoming in three, two, one.... |
Yes. The gear available these days is incredible. |
