I don't think your question is odd at all. System synergy should be strong when you match electronics and sources by the same audio house. If you like a manufacturers "house" sound, then it should make a very good start on a satisfying system. I would never even hint that someone might be lazy in this hobby. At this level, no matter what you do, putting together a pleasing system for the love of music is seldom ever easy, unless you're one of the few that goes into the hobby without caring about the quality of the end product, the sound. And who does that? Audiophiles care about the sound, oftentimes too much. That's what gets us into trouble and into spending thousands of dollars on something that others would think is needlessly wasting money. Synergy is elusive and I feel it's a great idea to try and match the source with the electronics of the same manufacturer. Heck, if you could find reasonably priced audiophile component systems that had speakers, electronics and sources from the same audio house, and all were individually good and collectively very good, to me, that would be ideal. The main problem you run into is the speakers. The companies that make quality electronics and sources seem to rarely make loudspeakers that are up to the standard of their other gear. At least, that's my impression. I'm sure there are exceptions to this, but I'm new in the hobby (4 years) and I may be uninformed. Plus, you're probably talking about mega-dollar high end audio. Are you familiar with Cary? I've heard and read very good things about them and their "house" sound. From what I've heard and read, they are known for smoothness and being involving. I don't know anything about Cary speakers but the ones on sale look like a possibility. If the Cary speakers suggested by Jax2 are actually good, and they might be, you could go, Cary SLI-80 integrated, a Cary cdp (303/300) and those Cary speakers. This would not be an unreasonably expensive system, although I don't know your budget. The price sure seems good for those speakers. That could make for a nice setup all from one company.
Recommended one make systems?
Man, do I love music! I am so thankful to have grown up in the South were just about everyone plays an instrument or sings. Being a part of those Saturday evening pack porch picking sessions, Sunday morning worship services, riverbank practice sessions...whatever....really ingrained a deep reverence and appreciation of music. Anyway, on to adulthood and only having time to myself late in the evenings to enjoy music. My present system just does not have the presence that live music has. But, then again, does anything?
What one make system really makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up? What gets your toes tapping? What stirs your soul? I've read tons of reviews from noted reviewers, but how do these one make systems compare in real life? I think I would like to try the Quad 909/99 CD-P2, Krell 400xi/SACD Standard, NAD M3/M5, NAIM NAIT 5i/CD5i, Ayre AX-7e/CX-7e or maybe even the Cambridge 840A/840C. Which systems have I missed that are head and shoulders above these? Granted, these would have to be used to fit my budget, but I am a patient man.
My present speakers are Quad 21L's, which may need replacing to bring out the beauty of these systems. Care to share your thoughts?
Thanks!
What one make system really makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up? What gets your toes tapping? What stirs your soul? I've read tons of reviews from noted reviewers, but how do these one make systems compare in real life? I think I would like to try the Quad 909/99 CD-P2, Krell 400xi/SACD Standard, NAD M3/M5, NAIM NAIT 5i/CD5i, Ayre AX-7e/CX-7e or maybe even the Cambridge 840A/840C. Which systems have I missed that are head and shoulders above these? Granted, these would have to be used to fit my budget, but I am a patient man.
My present speakers are Quad 21L's, which may need replacing to bring out the beauty of these systems. Care to share your thoughts?
Thanks!