With $20k to work with you have set some lofty equipment goals. Source/cables/room acoustics/vibration control/power conditioning/equipment racks etc. are not throw away accessories. When buying used components condition/user history always surpasses cost. Consider dealer demo gear as a safer alternative.
I should start with speakers. This I know. I’d like to establish a new system.
Returning to a hobby I abandoned two decades ago as life interfered with my personal desires. I’d like to slip back in with a decent package for streaming the likes of Tidal and Qobuz. I’ve relieved myself of all software (vinyl and CDs).
I am currently drifting between horns or BBC sound. Two different worlds, but each intrigue me. Considering Volti Audio with Cary SLI80 Integrated while also Harbeth 40.2 with something like a VTL MB185 Series III. Schizophrenic I know.
Dedicated Room 12’W x 30’L x varied vaulted 11’H.
i’d appreciate any discussion or feedback on my personal dilemma. Opportunities to sample these pairings are not in my immediate grasp, but I can consider travel (SE USA) to educate myself in the process. Budget $20k on used market. TIA
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@yoyoyaya +1. The audio system has to be viewed as a whole entity not just an individual component. An outdated view is the speaker is the most important link in the audio chain. Why is it outdated? It's the most flawed component, most room dependent and can be the least expensive item in a highly resolving system. The mainstream audio media/merchants has this backwards for a reason,. They want you to keep upgrading all other gear to find the correct balance with a speaker that did not fit in your original budget. |