If money were no object, what would be in your rig


Many of us have admired great systems on Audiogon like Albert Porters and some of us prefer a more simpler system. If you could change any component(s) what would it be and why? Or are you satisfied with what you have?
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Showing 4 responses by magfan

How much $$ we talkin' about?

A lot=3,000$
Obscene=10,000$
Profane=60,000$

For 'A lot' of money I'd work on the room. Acoustic treatments, new drapes and other appearance items.

At the 'Obscene' level, I'd add some new electronics and a pair of new subs, to replace the single sub I now have.

If I were truly 'Profane', I'd go all the way spend and about 130$ per square foot on a full designed in room addition of about 300 ft/sq. At that point, I'd replace my MG1.6s with the forthcoming (I should live so long!) MG3.7s
I guess I'm just the Thrifty sort!

If money REALLY were no object?

I would go INSANE at the choices.
How about an ALL Magnepan HT setup? 20.1s all around. Bryston monobloc behind each speaker. Individual 20 amp circuit to EACH and a pair of 20 amp circuits to drive the TV and other low level electronics. Room designed and built by some major consulting / design firm. (Rives?) AT LEAST 4 subs. No less will do in MY fantasy setup. All equalized to 20 hz. Who makes the best sub? REL?
I'd have my own drop from the transformer, too. with the stereo having its own 200 amp panel......House on a completely separate line.

Motorized screen, (research needed) a projector and of course a new HOUSE to go with it all!
Probably a modest 2000ft/sq with a 400ft/sq HT room for the new toys.

But WAIT, there's more!
Sorry guys, were talking an OverConsumptive Orgy of Hi Fidelity proportions.

I was rightly called out on setting budget levels.

Nope, the question simply DEMANDS an off-scale blast of $$ which would make Trump go pale. errr Paler!

OPPO '83SE for DVD player. A T1 line or better to the streaming computer. Can't afford a hangup THERE, now can we?

Beer on tap in one of those roll-around fridges and a popcorn machine.