My jazz collection told me to get a *real* system
Thanks, folks, this is very helpful so far. I live in the South Bay, so I'll see about brick-and-mortar shops (open to suggestions if anyone is in the SF area). I'm open to tube gear if I'm not going to get the best out of my jazz collection without it. I'm just not sure what I should be looking at if I go down that road. |
Thanks, Charles. Epos M5s on the speakers. I'll get around to upgrading those but they're nice enough for now. Might just stick with that line or look at KEFs based on a jazz-loving friend's recommendation. Honestly, the tube scene scares me. I feel like I can't afford to worry about yet one more variable ... I have a hard enough time reigning in my OCD features. But I'm sure you or someone could talk me out of that. ;-) |
So let me ask this: Why not enjoy the benefits of incremental system upgrade rather than waiting? I mean, I'm sure flipping the switch on a whole new system would be really satisfying, but it's also pushing it down the road a couple of years rather than starting to piece something together now and hearing some improvements sooner. Just curious how folks weigh those different approaches ... |
Thanks, Rich! I'll look into the PL. I would suggest the following top of the line Prima Luna tube integrated as the anchor of your new system. It should last 20 years, if not longer. It is certainly powerful enough for most speakers. PL makes tube ownership easy with adaptive bias. PL probably offers a phono preamp board for this amp. |
Pratorius, that's a super helpful recommendation. Thanks! Jazztherapist- |
So let me nuance this a bit further. Let's say I hold off on the big purchases and throw down the $8K all at once in another 18-24 months. Seems like working with one dealer who can set me up, and do it synergistically, might make more sense. What would be a pleasing cartridge upgrade to my Shure M97xe to keep me enthusiastic? You know, something modest ($200-$400). |
