I’m 40 so I don’t know how much value my comments may have. Another member asked what’s your goal in simplifying. Less boxes, cables? Lower cost? What about budget?
I’m all in favor of simple. My dad has an awesome system but it’s very complicated. I remember how awesome it sounded and how impossible it was to work. Perhaps there was some strategy in there to ward off his kids from the system.
Now, as a dad of 4 little ones I want them (and my wife) to enjoy music too. To me, that means they can actually make it work.
I like wsrrsw’s comments.
3 recommendations I have along these lines: Gold Note IS 1000. You can find these used on AGon for $3k. It has all you could want in one box. Second one is a Vinnie DiRossi LIO, it’s modular. You can add and subtract capabilities as you wish. Fully loaded can get quite high, $10k. Splitting the difference I would recommend a Naim supernait 3 which has a phone stage within the integrated amp, $4500.
Keep enjoying the music and the hobby.
I’m all in favor of simple. My dad has an awesome system but it’s very complicated. I remember how awesome it sounded and how impossible it was to work. Perhaps there was some strategy in there to ward off his kids from the system.
Now, as a dad of 4 little ones I want them (and my wife) to enjoy music too. To me, that means they can actually make it work.
I like wsrrsw’s comments.
3 recommendations I have along these lines: Gold Note IS 1000. You can find these used on AGon for $3k. It has all you could want in one box. Second one is a Vinnie DiRossi LIO, it’s modular. You can add and subtract capabilities as you wish. Fully loaded can get quite high, $10k. Splitting the difference I would recommend a Naim supernait 3 which has a phone stage within the integrated amp, $4500.
Keep enjoying the music and the hobby.