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As a chill electronica listener, should I stop at a Med-Fi system?

Hi All,

As an electronica music listener of chill, downtempo, folk, and similar music, is there any point of me seeking an ultra high resolution system...DAC, cables, power conditioning..etc?

If its all about the source material, much of the music i listen to is not an orchestra or live band with lots of microphones, so I'm assuming there's not a ton of imaging and micro-detail going on.

Is there, then, any purpose to seeking equipment that can resolve all of those little details?  Should i just stop at a healthy Mid-Fi System?

 

Example of Chill Music

Meadowlark - Can I have this Dance (Youtube)

Meadowlark - Can I have this Dance (Spotify)

 

Example of Chill Electronica Music

Meadowlark - Can I have this Dance [EMBERZ Remix] (Youtube)

Meadowlark - Can I have this Dance [EMBERZ Remix] (Spotify)

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fai_v OP
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@gosta , can you share more details about your system?  Source, Streamer, DAC Preamplifier, Power Amplifier, cables?

Sounds like you've got a great setup.

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fai_v OP
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Hi All,

Thanks for all of the feedback and excellent suggestions.  I can see that electronica music can still have hidden detail to be resolved, and its up to me to make sure my system is up to the task!

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fai_v OP
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@all

I feel as if i will have to re-do my system and start with a sensitive speaker, like Omega Super Alnico.

Then i can get used to hearing more detail, and increase components along the way (DAC, cables, etc) to get even more detail.  I'm currently using Bryston Mini-Ts and they have enjoyable sound, plus low bass, so i'm going to keep them...but i definitely need to try out a much more sensitive offering to hear what detail is all about.  I might even consider electrostatic speakers i'm not sure.

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