First Hi-Fi system


Hey all,

After much research, reading, learning, and some listening, I have tentatively decided on the following as my first system:

Pathos Classic One Mkiii
PS Audio Digital Link III DAC
Dynaudio Excite X12 (or x16 or Focus 110/140)
Wadia 170i transport

Would love your thoughts, suggestions, comments on the system and putting it together, maybe suggesting interconnects and cables as well.

Thanks to everyone on this site. it truly is a great place to learn about hi-fi.

thanks.
johnimoto

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The system was put together by me through lots of reading (thanks audiogon members) and from talking with some really great guys at my local hifi store. i listened to the pathos (which i previously didn't consider) with the dynaudios and was immediately impressed. I saw some used dynaudio monitors that are a few steps up so I was considering those without listening to them although I would love to give my business to the local store but the used market is really hard to pass up.

I also like the idea of building a listening room and having the option of using the pathos classic one in mono mode with another classic one (although my feeling is if I do this, it will be with brand new separates).
I appreciate all your responses. I did purchase the pathos classic one and the dynaudio x12 from the dealer (after a little negotiation).

I can't wait to start listening!
Thanks to everyone. Waiting on some interconnects and speaker cables so I'm not quite up and running yet... Will report back hopefully soon!