I have bought three pieces: Grado RS1 Classic headphones, Burson Audio Soloist headamp/preamp and Purist Audio Aquila power cord. All used. Oh yes, I also have got two sealed Maxell Metal Vertex clank cassette tapes.
24 Isoacoustic "feet" (16 pucks & 8 GAIA II's) Isoacoustic Sub Platform Nordost digital cable Woo Audio Transport Walker Audio Reference Plus High Definition Links
About 300 used CD's
Mostly little stuff. A couple pair of AudioQuest ic’s. A Toslink cable. I bought a Pro-ject S2 Digital DAC( just got it today, so I can’t say anything yet.)
I think that’s about it.
I am looking for an OPPO 105D-205D or the equivalent. Hope to make purchase by years end.
The allure of legendary Magnepans and Vandersteens is omnipresent. My Energy Reference Connoisseur speakers are a wonderful surrogate in The interim. The upgrade to dual (vertical bi-amped) NAD 2700 amplifiers is the major leap forward.
Dynaudio C4 Confidence Platinum front speakers Dynaudio Confidence Centre speaker Dynaudio sub 6 woofer Cardas Golden Ear reference cables Isotek Serius Power filter Pro-ject xtension 10 turntable with bronze quintet MC Halcro 7 channel Lyrus power amp 350w Electrocompaniet AW400 mono block x 2 700w+ @ 4ohm Electrocompaniet E4.6 preamp
Now I just need to make a decision on a processor, its pretty much down to Arcam or McIntosh. But given processors become outdated and worthless so quickly I'm having a hard time justifying McIntosh.
Low rider. I had a road king and a custom made bobber. Had my third kid( oops), sold them and returned to audio as my hobby. Wife approves and it much less expensive and much less dangerous. Too many friends getting hit with everyone texting and whatnot. Be safe. Btw, bought nothing this year though I have my eyes on a Luxman or accuphase integrated.
I am currently waiting delivery of an MHDT Orchid DAC, (Laspada Apollo II power cord because the unit did not come with one) & 2 SVS interconnects. If the Orchid works out then i will have a Callia DAC for sale (about 8 months old and in perfect condition) . Also I am considering getting a pair of the Magnaplanar (LRS) since they have a 60 day in home trial...
Elac debut 2.0 C5.2 center channel speaker Used PS Audio Digital Link III DAC Dayton Audio WFA28 Wi-Fi Audio Adapter Grado Prestige Red cartridge Schiit Mani phono pre Replacement belt for my old Kenwood KD-2055 (2) sets of Blue Jean RCA interconnects
I think that’s it (perhaps some other miscellaneous), except for a number of CD’s and Vinyl
In the past calendar year. Pass Labs 260.8 monoblocks,Rega Saturn R, Audio Physic Tempo Plus speakers. And yes I'm done for a while.... Or maybe not! This silly hobby never ends. The insanity! Mark
Only the stuff needed, no "desire" items. Those will have to wait until I have my health back.
Ortofon 2M Black Questyle QP2r Focal Sphear S IEM's Full set of tubes (Winged-C 5U4's, Psvane EL34PH's, EH Gold 6SN7's, Psvane 12au7 Tii's) Assorted other bits/bobs for some DIY maintenance and cables.
Setting up headphone system centered around a Yamamoto HA-3 headphone amp so have added vinyl with a Origin Live table, Origin Live Onyx arm, Aural Trills Serenade tube phono, Hifiman Xv2 cans, Moon Audio Silver and Black cables, Breeze Audio 200 tube headphone amp(as backup),several sets of Psvane Treasure tubes. New set of KT150 tubes for my Quicksilver M120s in my big system and had my ZYX Universe rebuilt by Soundsmith for my main rig.
Io eclipse phono stage with 2 power supply’s. 2 dedicated power lines with power strip and 4 new power cords. Leather turntable mat, custom made stainless steel arm outrigger for second TT arm. Its going to be a good year for vinyl !
So far this year: EAR 534 amp (preowned). High Fidelity CT-2 S/PDIF cable (outstanding SQ). (2) High Fidelity MC-05 power modules. Many NOS tubes. DH Cones. Custom Furutech PC by VH Audio.
Synergistic Research Blue Quantum Fuse (4), ECT (10), PHT (2 Green Dream, 1 Black Widow), HFT (10), HFTX (4), HFT Wide Angle (3), HFT Speaker Kit (2), and Resolution Reference interconnect (2m, used).
Dayton SA-1000 (two), Morel UW1058 10" drivers (4), Precision Ports 3" port (2), and 2 each 1k and 20k resistors. (ie, distributed bass array, aka Swarm subwoofer system.)
Ceramic insulators (3) basically Cable Elevators only off eBay so minus the name brand and markup.
Static Guard anti-static spray. Yes this is equipment. Essential. Try it and see.
And finally yesterday TubeStore Preferred Series KT88 tubes (and 4).
And not bought but pulled out of retirement: Synergistic Research Master Control Center to add Active Shielding to my speaker cables, and interconnects, and motor controller. Black Diamond Racing Shelf for the SR MCC and about 21 BDR Cones for the subs, amps, and MCC. Two ElectraGlide Fat boys. These half meter power cords run 18" straight into the Dayton amps, the whole setup being very low profile and centered between the speakers right where "Jim states" they shouldn't be.
I plan on adding some more ceramic insulators, until all my cables are off the floor and run nice and neat. Still have 2 BDR Shelf to go under the amps. Rosewood veneer to finish the subs. Build a solid low profile stand for the amps.
Hey I did nothing, no cleaning no nothing, for 5 years. At least. This is catch-up.
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