The constant need to upgrade doesn't seem rooted in sound quality. If you've been in this hobby for a couple of years, I bet your system is already very good. For many of us, upgrading seems like an addiction driven by perfectionism. Aren't we all hunting for that elusive component that brings our system to the next level? I wish I could say I see the light at the end of the tunnel... but I don't. If I spent as much time reading good books as I did scouring the web for audio equipment, I'm sure I'd feel more grounded. I'm looking forward to that day.
I've reached the beginning of the end - I hope
I've been into this crazy hobby for the last 26 years now and as everyone who's been hooked, the path to audio bliss could be an elusive one. The upgrade bug always seems to bite us every now and then. Well, I think I can finally say that I have reached complete satisfaction with the audio system I currently have:
Solilquy 5.3 speakers
Transparent Music Wave Plus speaker cables
Musical Fidelity A300 integrated amp
Sonoran Desert Signature rca interconnects
EAD DSP 7000mk3
PS Audio Xstream digital cable
Esoteric D500 transport
VPI Aries Scout turtable with Dynavector 10x5 cartridge sitting on a Brigth Star Audio Big Rock platform
Discovery signature rca interconnects
Monster Cable HTS 3500mk2 power conditioner
This system is by no means the most expensive I've had over the years, but for some synergistic reason, it delivers music like I've never experienced before. Sure, it could have a more solid, controlled and deeper low end. Sure, it could have a more extended highs. Sure, it could have a cleaner midrange....more of this and more of that - but do I look for more when I listen to it? I can unhesitatingly say NO. Is this the end of the seemingly endless journey of audio nirvana? I certainly hope so.......ahhh...the pain I feel on some of Chet Baker's solo trumpet....the energy behind Jack DeJohnette's drums...this is MUSIC at its best.
Curious as to how some of you have arrived and ended your journey......
Solilquy 5.3 speakers
Transparent Music Wave Plus speaker cables
Musical Fidelity A300 integrated amp
Sonoran Desert Signature rca interconnects
EAD DSP 7000mk3
PS Audio Xstream digital cable
Esoteric D500 transport
VPI Aries Scout turtable with Dynavector 10x5 cartridge sitting on a Brigth Star Audio Big Rock platform
Discovery signature rca interconnects
Monster Cable HTS 3500mk2 power conditioner
This system is by no means the most expensive I've had over the years, but for some synergistic reason, it delivers music like I've never experienced before. Sure, it could have a more solid, controlled and deeper low end. Sure, it could have a more extended highs. Sure, it could have a cleaner midrange....more of this and more of that - but do I look for more when I listen to it? I can unhesitatingly say NO. Is this the end of the seemingly endless journey of audio nirvana? I certainly hope so.......ahhh...the pain I feel on some of Chet Baker's solo trumpet....the energy behind Jack DeJohnette's drums...this is MUSIC at its best.
Curious as to how some of you have arrived and ended your journey......