Thanks for the reply John. Definitely looking forward to doing some critical listening soon.
First system advice, new to hobby...
Looking to put together my first system in the next year. Will primarily be for 2 channel music but would not mind leaving the door open to multichannel. I listen to all types of music...classic rock, jazz, blues, folk, and classical as well as a lot of live concert recordings when done well. My current listening room is my sunken living room (carpeted) which is 14' wide x 17' long x 10' high and the left side of the room is open into the dining room and kitchen (I realize, not ideal). My initial thoughts are to get a decent pair of speakers first which I can temporarily power with an NAD receiver that my friend will loan me until I can save up for a good integrated or separates. Budget is fairly flexible but would like to keep it around $8000. Here is the current list of components I have listened to or am interested in:
Speakers: Golden Ear Triton 1 or 2, Spendor D7, Focal Aria 948 or 936, Wharfedale Jade 7, Revel Performa3 F206, PSB Imagine T2, Tekton Enzo XL, Monitor Audio Silver 8, KEF Q900
Amplification: LSA Statement (used), Accuphase E-450 (used), Luxman L-550AX (used), VAC Avatar SE, Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP, Ayre AX-7e, Zen Torii mk4, Parasound Halo, Rogue Cronus Magnum 2
Most likely use Oppo BDP 105D as source and would like to find a decent turntable down the road.
Looking for opinions and/or advice from those familiar with the above components or with components I should also be looking at. Right now my first choice is probably the Triton 1s with the Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP though that is on the very high end of my budget. Thanks for your time and advice.
Paul
Speakers: Golden Ear Triton 1 or 2, Spendor D7, Focal Aria 948 or 936, Wharfedale Jade 7, Revel Performa3 F206, PSB Imagine T2, Tekton Enzo XL, Monitor Audio Silver 8, KEF Q900
Amplification: LSA Statement (used), Accuphase E-450 (used), Luxman L-550AX (used), VAC Avatar SE, Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP, Ayre AX-7e, Zen Torii mk4, Parasound Halo, Rogue Cronus Magnum 2
Most likely use Oppo BDP 105D as source and would like to find a decent turntable down the road.
Looking for opinions and/or advice from those familiar with the above components or with components I should also be looking at. Right now my first choice is probably the Triton 1s with the Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP though that is on the very high end of my budget. Thanks for your time and advice.
Paul