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Have I Found the Holy Grail of Audio Systems? My Surprising Discovery

I'm thrilled to share my recent achievement in audio perfection, a system that splendidly matches my personal taste and financial considerations. Like many audiophiles, my quest has been intense and thought-provoking, often leading me down paths of deep reflection and late-night musings.

 

This system I've curated breathes life into music. It captures the essence of live performance, making each listening session a deeply emotive experience. The way it scales instruments, aligns sonically, and delivers vocals is nothing short of mesmerizing, reminiscent of the intimate connection felt in a live audience.

 

My setup is modest yet formidable, holding its ground against some of the most prestigious systems I've encountered, even those with staggering price tags. The core comprises custom-built NX Studios from GR-Research, enhanced with top-notch crossovers and cabinet modifications. A special shoutout to Mike at Uilleam Audio for his expert craftsmanship and dedication to my specifications. The system also features RELs T9x subwoofers, JC1 monoblocks, a SupraTek preamp, Denafrips T-Plus 12th DAC, Lumin streamer, and Roon. Meticulous cabling by Fidelum, along with strategic use of silver and copper interconnects and power cables, further refine the experience. Power delivery is pristine, courtesy of a dedicated line through an Isotek conditioner. Simple, yet sophisticated.

 

I'm curious to hear from this passionate community: Have you discovered your definitive audio system? What makes it unique and how has it enriched your listening experience?

 

Eager to hear your stories and celebrate our shared passion for exceptional sound.

 

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ghdprentice
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Congratulations!

 

Arrival after an enormous effort is incredibly rewarding. you clearly have a very carefully chosen system, both sonically and aesthetically. One my friends who is also a dealer told me that peoples systems reflect their personalities from a sonic and aesthetic perspective.

Mine is shown in virtual systems. It is all Audio Research, Sonus Faber speakers… natural, laid back, detailed yet forgiving, musical, looking classically old world beautiful.

I suspect we have systems that sound very different. Which is one of the aspects of this pursuit, our systems and venues are extensions of ourselves.

On the other end of the spectrum, I have a friend who has a house that looks like an explosion hit it with a system half finished and working… a perfect reflection of his mind… I keep recommending psychiatry.

ghdprentice
6,435 posts
 

OP,

 

Yeah, my friend’s system is such a reflection. It is a Presto preamp (sounds good so far), big Krell amp, a no longer working Esoteric SACD Player, a old Rega turntable (with a poorly glued tone arm riser), and some huge Theil speakers crammed into a small alcove, with boxes and boxes of papers and stuff in the living room… including a extra queen sized bed and headboard leaning up against the wall. The system sounds simply terrible. There is no synergy between the components. Very sad.

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