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?
@jl35 That's the plan. Streaming offers convenience that I'd never get from LPs. So, it's in the mix. @ghdprentice I hope that I can achieve what you describe as I work to figger it out. I expect this'll be my last system. More to come. Thanx for your comments.
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My journey continues. I've finished assembling my CLSs and they look fine, but the truth will come out once I get some much through them. I managed to purchase a BAT VK-60 that sits in the box until another one finds its way to the market. Since my last post, I've spent about 20 albums that sit in their boxes until I find something to play them on plus I still need a phono stage and a pre-amp. A friend has a beautiful VPI Classic which he'll let go for about $2K. It's had light use and needs a cartridge. VPI has been on my short list, but there are so many options that it's hard to choose. I don't know what I don't know. Would be interested to know anyone's thoughts on the VPI Classic and suggestions for a cartridge? I will likely purchase a BAT pre-amp and mostly listen to Jazz, female vocals (Rickie Lee Jones, Tracy Chapman), Classical and Choirs. |
