What is Your End Game System?

my end game system = where i want to be. and i’m close right now. you can view my system page

https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/615

although the pics and descriptions are not entirely up to date. the turntables are correct, but not the arms and cartridges. also; there will be different but same brand speakers, and the new ones will be triple towers, not twin towers. been waiting almost 3 years now with COVID for the new speakers.

i will be retiring in the next 4-6 months, so this is truly.....the.....actual....end.

i do also have a separate 9.3.6 Trinnov based Home Theater. here are some pics.....2-channel room above is in my barn. this Home Theater is in my main house.

https://www.avsforum.com/threads/official-funk-audio-thread.1682418/page-95#post-60708790

https://www.avsforum.com/threads/official-funk-audio-thread.1682418/page-95#post-60709800

@ghdprentice 

Well, when you retire you have something to look forward to. I can’t tell you how much joy my system has brought me since retirement. Having time to really immerse yourself and not have to end your sessions because of other responsibilities.

exactly!. i am really looking forward to that part.....😂

you have a beautiful system there.

thank you for the kind words.

I noticed you use Auralex T-fusors in the front, did you fill them with rockwool of polyfil? I use the Geofusors on the ceiling You must get room service all the time because I would not want to leave that room once I sit down. Your vinyl collection is incredible. The Equitech power panel is inspiring, might as well treat the source right?

@kota1

my t-fusors on the side walls and ceiling are empty. my intention was to get the diffusion but not to absorb any energy or change the tonal balance. thank you for the kind words. i love my vinyl collection and play them often. yes; having clean power with plenty of headroom is the foundation of any good system. the Equi=tech did make a significant positive difference.

What would you have done differently when you started your journey if you knew then what you know now?

.there were lots of decision points along the way, where i might have made alternate choices. but mostly my steps forward have been linear. my system building has been more about my learning curve, than buying particular pieces.

my biggest single commitment was to build a great room. and it’s still the dominant issue in what i hear. not everyone has that choice, so i feel lucky about being able to do that.

Any advice for those starting their end game build?

so my advice is to keep your mind open and follow your ears. develop your own references so you can stay true to what sort of sound you want. don’t buy with your eyes. yet don’t be afraid of going with your gut sometimes. it’s a fun hobby after all and so have fun.