How long do you or should you keep your gear.

@russbutton

12-24-2021

"I’ve been an audiophile since Nixon was president... But now at age 70, I’ve gotten to Audio Nirvana.

... But then I fire up my custom built Linkwitz Orions and urge to make a change goes away. I’ve had my Orions for 15 years now and they are my forever loudspeaker. Being multi-amplified and calling for 8 channels of amplification, you don’t readily change out your power amp..."

Me too... 

I've had the Linkwitz 3.4 Orion's for 5+ years now with his ASP and the ATI 6012 multichannel amp (his set up).  And... like you... I think they may be one of the best sounding systems available.  I've got Harbeth 40.2's, Magnestand 1.6's (modified Maggies), and others, but - I think the Orion's top them all.  

I have thought about getting the LX521's from Madisound, but I'm not sure their sound would be much better.  

Just wondering if you ever had the original setup and how the set up you noted above is much better?

Yes... I've thought about upgrading to the SEAS woofers also, but wasn't sure the improvement would be worth the cost, and difficulty.  I seem to recall that Don Naples said I had my ASP upgraded to the 3.4 (I sent to him to upgrade - don't recall the details), but I still have the Peerless woofers.  He did say I would need to replace a couple of resistors (or something) on the board, if I upgraded the woofers, and there was some minor spacers to add to fit the woofers in the current baffles.  

I'm not sure who I could have upgrade the ASP - I'm not sure Don is in business any longer.

I've also considered getting the Madisound kit and cabinets and building the LX521's - but, again wasn't sure the improvement would justify the cost and effort.  

Perhaps, it would be best to discuss via messages.  Maybe you could send me a message, or how I can contact you.