Where do I go from here?


We finally moved into a home that allows me to unbox the remnants of a system that I boxed up almost 20 years ago.  After two decades, I'd forgotten what I had until I unboxed a pair of Martin Logan Class, a pair of Acoustat 1+1s, a Robertson 6010.  At one point I owned a BAT VK-60, butsold that and an Audible Illusions preamp around  2008...a decision that I regret today.  I also uncovered new replacement panels for the CLSs.  Since this stuff has been boxed-up I've been away from audio completely.  That's about to change.  I plan to continue enjoying the CLSs and plan to return to tube tube amps.  I loved the VK-60's sound and it looks fantastic.  

My question is more about streaming.  My sense is that I get away with a streamer, subscribe to a service, and use it as my pre-amp connected to the power amps. ..  Is it that simple?  I don't want to deal with  CDs or vinyl.  I want to simplify my life.  I'm looking for feedback.  Is my plan viable? 

patrickalston

Showing 2 responses by tomic601

@patrickalston well, i have 4 or 5 turntables….can’t remember exactly…so any advice i may have given about breathing is HIGHLY suspect….

Wow….. you are in A Viking takeoff in an F-15 full afterburner…

Breathe a bit…..

Quads, good as they were / are ( sold them / owned them along w Apogee, Beveridge, Sound Lab & Acoustat ) were never as reliable as ML or Acoustat. Age has and will take a toll. I think you would be better off w new Maggies under warranty w high pass filters and subs. Just my $.02

On the LP front, the VPI from a friend makes perfect store of value w good sonics. Again, get a trusted dealer w setup tools to sort it out based on your tastes and synergy w system 

Sell the  1+1 as is, coordinate troubleshooting / repair of the  CLS w ML… tgey are STILL in business for a reason….