System assessment...


Just retired...I have the time and interest to consider system upgrades. Although I have some very nice gear, I'm not sure about the synergy of the system as a whole. My system has been assembled over many years, gradualy making upgrades and improvements. Sadly, all changes have been done through thorough research, and educated risk taking.. I don't have access to a brick and mortar shop, a 5 hour drive to Chicago or Twin Cities... 

I'm looking for opinions regarding my system. Do I have components that don't necessarily complement each other based upon others experience and opinions. I'm open to stepping back and rethinking the entire system if necessary. Below is a list of my components and speakers. 

Aestthetix, Mimas , integrated w/DAC 

Jay;s Audio M2 transport

VPI Prime w/ Shyla cart

Manley Chinook, Upscale Audio Special, phono

KEF ref. 1 (not Meta)

(2) REL SHO S/3 subs

Silversmith Fidelium speaker cables

My other cables are a hodgepodge  collection of  budget and midrange quality.

Any observations?

Thanks.

 

larseand

Showing 1 response by audiorusty

I believe your gear is just fine. I would listen to @rbstehno and take a serious look at room treatments, either acoustic or electronic, or a combination of both. May not be as sexy as some new gear but I think you would be very pleased with the results. BTW I would put DSP in the catagory of electronic room treatment and if done correctly can be very effective.

As far as brick and mortar audio stores in the Twin Cities, I am aware of five.

Choice Audio which was previously mentioned. https://choiceaudio.com/

Mpls. HiFi https://www.minneapolishifi.com/

I believe these first two are the new kids in town. There is also,

Audio Perfection https://www.audioperfection.com/

HiFi Sound https://hifi-sound.com/

Stereoland https://stereoland.com/

These last three have been around for decades and still seem to be going strong.

I’ve done business with Audio Perfection and I believe they know their stuff and what they are doing, but they can be a bit pricey.