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Why did you choose the components and speakers that are in your system?

I have an opportunity to build another system and I'm looking to mix up the sound I seek and it occurred to me to ask the 'goners! So..... why did you choose the components in your current system? In other words- what was important to you when building it? 
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williewonka
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@polkalover - I trust my ears - always

  1. speakers - have always been the first thing I buy - must be neutral, detailed, "invisible", full range and heavy!
  2. Great Cables, i.e. IC's, Speaker and Power cables
  3. amp - must have great dynamics, neutral sound, well laid out circuit board to mitigate noise and a great warranty
  4. phono stage - must be adaptable to all of the various cartridges out there and be verrrrry quiet
  5. streamers - must handle up to 24-192, play from any "device" (network, USB, NAS, Bluetooth) and have intuitive interface
  6. A Great (but affordable) Audio Stand
My components are all over the map, so looks are the last thing I consider as important

My System...
  1. Gershman Acoustics Sonogram speakers
  2. Helix IMAGE DIY cables
  3. Bryston B135 amp - 20 year transferable warranty
  4. Simaudio MOON LP5.3 RS phono
  5. Bluesound Node 2i streamer
  6. VTI four leg stand - 5 shelf unit - nice looking, but not "flashy"

It's a modest little system
- with a million dollar sound
- thanks to those awesome cables

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/duelund-conversion-to-diy-helix-geometry-cabling

Regards - Steve

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