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

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Laresand

retired two years ago myself best thing I ever did, but I was surprised how little I listen to my system since I retired moved from New Jersey to North Carolina and most of the time when I’m sitting down to relax or have a cocktail, I sit outside in our screened patio. The weather is so much nicer down here all year that I spend more time outside than inside when I retired I figured I’d listen to probably every album I have. I think I’ve listened to about three albums since I’ve retired mostly stream when I do listen to my system.

 You have a great integrated amp I have the Pallini and an atlas

so before you change anything sit down and think about your activities when you retire how much you’re gonna be listening to your system like I said, I thought I’d be listening a lot but hardly listen to my system. I still listen to music, but it’s usually on a pair of  bluetooth speakers out in my screened patio and unfortunately, my Vanderteen Quattro’s aren’t waterproof or otherwise I’d move them out there.

enjoy your retirement