What Combinations of Components Have You Put Together That Sound Good?

mahgister

Well the price is right! 
Ah, Sansui, my first system, way back at the ripe age of 17.
Integrated amp and separate tuner. I just went through 2 pages of Google images to see if I could find the model of the amp, with no luck. Wish I still had it, along with all the other gear I had in the past.
Very interesting DAC you have there:

http://www.makeasound.net/blog/category/starting-point-systems-dac3

jjss49

Both systems using DACs as pre-amps?

Wow, that must sound AMAZING Doug!
Thanks for sharing...

Point we’ll taken Doug, but it’s still fun to hear what others have put together in there musical journey. You’ve reviewed a ton of stuff, but what components do you sit down and listen too at home at the end of your day?
In my case, I will most definitely consider speakers first, thanks for that.

oldhvymec

awesome!

Luvin' it, there's never too many, keep 'em rolling...

Sorry Douglas, can you clarify your question? My question is what speakers, amplifier and source sound good together. This, based on the experience of the members here.

Anything goes, but in for me $5000-$20,000 is my budget. I was hoping to hear from everybody about all their experiences, 
no price cap required 

lancelock

Sounds good! Daedalus Audio is just down the street from me, Lou make great speakers. He’s affiliated with LTA (and Modwright). I heard the LTA integrated on Apollo 11 loudspeakers, wow!

In turn, Spatial Audio offers bundles with LTA which may offer more of a planar style sound, which I like as well.

No subs with the KK III's Doug?

helomech - was unaware of the  Stirling Broadcast SB-88s. I do know some Spendors can be auditioned locally though.

jred - LTA sure comes up a lot as a big positive!

asvjerry :-)

richopp - gotta hear myself some of those Magnepans, I think there is a dealer somewhere in Seattle. Which model are you currently running and do you use subs?

yabe1951 - ah vintage, I truly miss my AR 9 speakers, coupled with my Carver C500 power & C4000 pre amps, my Oracle turntable and Teac tape deck, all channeled through my SAE graphic equalizer!

Great review Doug 👍

All good stuff, thanks guys!
I am partial to simao's system and would love to hear those M3's!

jjss49

Hmm, I think I'll take door #2!

Funny middlemass, no digital source
Would you care to elaborate as so many others have here, or is that your Geoffkait?

Sweet johnto! Do you run subs?

Thanks grindstaff, that Iotavx looks like a real bargain!

https://www.iotaenterprises.co.uk/products/iotavx-audiophile-stereo-amplifier-sa3

213runnin

What's your source? Keep us posted on those KEFs !