I have found that sticking with one manufacturer can also cause problems, because you end up with a single vision: a 'sound' that the designers favor. This is especially true with english companies such as Linn and Naim, which tend to be pleasant and detailed, but ultimately dry and unemotional IMO. I think the the fun and challenge of audio is THINKING FOR YOURSELF and trying things until they work in your space. Every room is unique, so you cannot really know anything until you do a home audition. No matter how tight the hype might be, don trust anyone but yourself, ultimately. The ears know best.
System matching can be difficult...
Anyone have good ideas on system matching ?
I got to the point where I can hear individual gears in a system, and point out the weak link, but system matching still is difficult for me - fine tuning it.
I am beginning to think this is the reason for my constant upgrade bug - If I were better at matching gears, perhaps I will settle down with a system for a long time to come...
I got to the point where I can hear individual gears in a system, and point out the weak link, but system matching still is difficult for me - fine tuning it.
I am beginning to think this is the reason for my constant upgrade bug - If I were better at matching gears, perhaps I will settle down with a system for a long time to come...