*2 black salad state= tube like solid state
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Building a synergistic system. What to buy?
Yes, another "help me build a better system" post.
Using new or used items currently available on the site or other forums, what would you choose to build a synergistic system for a 12 x 15 foot apartment room?
(Speakers have to work close to wall, btw.)
Music will be done by Bluesound Node streamer that I already have so no phono stage is needed (but maybe better dac if $5k budget allows). I'm guessing an integrated is the best way to go and matching speakers that will fill the room properly without a sub while still getting decent low end extension that doesn't go too deep? And annoy my apartment neighbors. For now, ignore interconnects and wires. Just list the current items available to build an apartment system with integrated and speakers for $5,,000 or less. Thanks!
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Fritz has a home audition program, although I have not used that. My friend bought a pair years ago and I bought them from him. Underwood Wally also has a home audition program. Both of these folks will talk with you on the phone, although you may have to leave a message. I was thinking about the Cary SLI-80 int actually, as I'm a fan of both 6SN7's & KT88's. For a SS setup, I had a few different integrated's in a 2nd system 25 years ago, but the only one in the main system was an older Primare 30.1 for several years. Don't know how the newer ones compare sound wise but I still use a Primare DAC in my system. Also, like mesch mentioned, those 3 companies have really good auditioning programs. Another friend of mine prob listened to a total of 10 preamps & amps before buying a Rogue preamp from one of those companies and the Schitt mono-blocks. He bought the Schitt direct from them, so only a 15 day time window but he liked them enough to keep. Schitt makes preamps (and other components) too and a lot of folks really like them. I would check all the forums I could about what people say, including the AA site. Good luck in your search.
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Yes, Fritz has a 30 day trial period. I purchased his latest Carbon 7s which I believe to be a top contender in the $2600 range. Also a very easy to drive speaker which allows for a lower wattage amplifier given @labguy 's room. I am using it with my PassXA25 or Aric Audio tube amplifier. I was thinking that the Quicksilver tube integrated would work great with them. Labguy is interested in a SS integrated amplifier however. |
Well, I am passive speaker and amplifier kind of guy. I also like to keep my digital components separated from amplification. My suggestions will follow my bias, your room size, and your interest in a stand mount speaker (I am also biased on these for a small room). Two basic line level SS integrateds that come to mind that I would consider are the Music Fidelity 2si ($1100) and the AVA Vision SET 120 ($1300). These are quality products that are line level only and would provide the power required for most stand mounts in your size room and allow funds for the purchase of a better DAC to be used with your Bluesound streamer. There are many stand mount speakers in the $1500 - $2500 range that would serve you well. Hard to recommend due to the subjectivity of one's preferences. I own two stand mounts, the Fritz Carbon 7s and Esoteric MG-10s. They have different strengths, I like them both. The are easier to drive Fritz thus tube friendly, the MG-10 are more for SS amplification due to having impedance dip in the lower frequency. Both work well in medium bedroom sized rooms. A very nice system can be put together for such a room within your budget. Have fun and take your time.
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