2. amps-preamps
  3. 1039334358

New system advice?

Howdy,

Well,
four weeks ago I set out to do a HT system.
Started out buying a Marantz AV receiver. Followed that with a pair of Matrix 805's, HTM center, DM602's for the rear channels, a CDMCSE for rear center, and a Sunfire Truesub MK4 to shake the windows. Nordost solar wind
cables, and an Onkyo DVD/CD changer.

Heard a friend's Tyler Linbrook monitors and was blown away.(Gotta have more!!!)
Ordered the Linbrooks from Ty, and figure the HT idea is not what I want to do now. (Five and seven year old kids) I never get to watch much more than Monsters Inc anyway.

My father in law has a room full of old jazz LP's, so
I am going to set up a decent 2 channel with phono instead
of the HT. (I wish I could do both, but budget and room prohibit)
I am probably going to sell everything that I already bought, and start over with the 2 channel in mind.
It was fun to buy, listen, and play.
Anyway to make a long story longer, The Linbrooks are on the way, I am considering ordering a Supratek Syrah for the pre and phono(4-6 month wait at this point) or a CAT pre used.
Any thoughts on the pre's would be appreciated.
In need of advice for the amp and turntable. I probably have $4K to spend on "quality pre owned" equipment.

Tubes or SS for the amp? Linbrooks are 92db 4 ohm.
Thinking about cary V12i, Rogue Magnum 88, Bel Canto EVO 200 or ????

I have no idea on where to go on the turntable arrangement.

New at this, but having lots of fun so far.
Can't wait to listen to the LP's!

Thanks for your thoughts
bigbottlebob

Showing 3 responses by bigbottlebob

bigbottlebob OP
5 posts
 
Thanks to all for the insight.
BTW the "Bigbottle" moniker originated with
my passion for large format bottles of wine,
but it seems to be a good fit here as well.
Any thoughts on the CAT vs Syrah pre?
If I do decide on the Syrah, I will probably
want to try something else in the interim until the
Supratek arrives.(Couldn't wait 6 months to listen) Any suggestions on a decent pre with phono, that resells well?
Rogue 66 maybe?

TWL, on the TT, would I be better off to buy used?
(More bang for the buck?) or is that a risky proposition, given the sensitivity of the equipment?

Thanks to all for the feedback thus far.
bigbottlebob OP
5 posts
 
TWL,
I found the Teres website.
That is a beautiful machine.

Where would you suggest that I go for the tonearm,
counterweight and cartridge?

Thanks,
bbb
bigbottlebob OP
5 posts
 
Well,

Ordered my Syrah tonight!
Having a glass of the liquid version to celebrate.

Mick says he can do the cosmetic stuff I requested.

Walter,
I will keep an eye out for a deal on the Audible Illusions pre in the interim. I agree that you have to look at it as renting. Probably doing that with the amp as well.

I see it as inexpensive education if you buy and sell right.

Think I am going to start as a first step with a mid priced SS amp before trying full tubes.

Plinius, Electrocompaniet,BAT, or Bel Canto.
Still researching and reviewing various posts
and other info.

bbb
More to discover