So, I bought a Chord Hugo TT2...now what?

audphile1

I can probably name at least 10 components in the last 10 years that I wanted out of my system faster ...

I've heard of audiophiles such as yourself - they apparently enjoy connecting and disconnecting equipment and experimenting and changing and switching and buying and selling. But I'm with the many who listen before they buy, and that saves a lot of time and energy - although I realize people like you would miss the "fun" of connecting and disconnecting.

I've bought one disappointing product over the last 40 years - an Aurender streamer. I dumped it.

That’s awesome @cleeds congratulations!

My system evolved in a major way in the last 10 years. To get to where it is now meant trying many amps, preamps, DACs, streamers, speakers, cables and power conditioners. Yeah that’s a lot of

connecting and disconnecting equipment and experimenting and changing and switching and buying and selling

Ultimately, sitting down in front of a system that draws you in musically and emotionally is the goal. Trying different gear is part of the hobby. That’s why there’s a menu in a restaurant so those who want to try a different meal can do so. And it may be disappointing, but could also be amazing. If you found nirvana with sliced bread, I have no issues with it. 
 

Have a nice day!

audphile1

If you found nirvana with sliced bread, I have no issues with it.

You think an audio system is like bread, such as sliced bread? Huh? What’s your system - sour dough? Perhaps you prefer "wry" bread? I think you need a better analogy.

But hey - thanks for letting me know you have no objection to the way I’ve assembled my audio system.

@audphile1

I tried to word that carefully. The first five to seven years of audiophilia I had a number of disappointments . The grainy used preamp, the lean - dull sounding (highly rated) tape deck… the 75 pound massive Yamaha power amp that had little current, the high end interconnects that made my system sound tinny and harsh (it conveyed what the components were producing). But after I got my feet on the ground, learned how to read reviews, experience with components and only made big jumps in investment… bad or marginal experiences went away.

Thanks for bringing that up. I should have included the details.

@ghdprentice I’ll give you an example from literally few days ago…

I have and really like my Audience FrontRow speaker cables. They’re just phenomenal. So I decided to try the FrontRow XLRs in place of my Nordost Tyr 2. The results were not what I hoped for! So I’m keeping the Tyr 2 and sending the FrontRow XLRs back. Just not a good synergy. Did I enjoy disconnecting and connecting the cables? I did enjoy disconnecting the Audience XLRs and connecting my Tyr 2 back, yep.
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with pursuing an improvement and miss

ing the mark is unfortunately sometimes part of the process. Buying with return policy or buying used when ready for next upgrade reduces the risk of taking a big loss.

Oh and just in the beginning of the year…I tried a Marantz SA10 SACD player as player and USB DAC for my Aurender N200 and man that thing is 100% the worst component I ever had in my system. Synergy or personal preference not sure but I yanked it out after giving it and myself several days of listening, sold it and had a celebration cigar. Was it a mistake? No. It was an experience, something that can’t be replaced by reading reviews and Audiogon posts.

Alright I’m done ranting now…LOL