It's been a few months now and yet I am still amazed at how good the system sounds. The biggest surprise is the amp...a Bob Latino ST-70. I figured that when I put the new (to me) CJ CT-5 pre amp in the mix, the amp would show to be the weak link. I knew it played way beyond its cost. But this is surprising. I think I need to upgrade the amp. But its not because it sounds bad. Quite the opposite. My wife (& listening partner) can't understand why I want a new amp. It sounds really good. But I sense that there is more to be had with a Don Sachs Kootenaay or CJ Classic 60 SE or..... But I don't know this for sure. And I really need a streamer to get in that game! Living in flyover country doesn't give an opportunity to borrow or try another tube amp without buying one. And I won't be happy until I try another amp despite me not having a streamer/dac etc. Oh well, I guess this is a good problem to have...a system which sounds better than it shouldÂ
Wow! Hard to believe how Good this sounds!
That was my first impression upon listening to my stereo for the 1st time after a 3 week vacation. Went to see friends. Shot pool, played golf & drank beer for 3 weeks with little or no internet or news. It was great. Went to bed at 4 am a few nights after playing pool (on a very good table ). Only music was supplied by FM on a boom box. As I say, I had a blast. But I was totally shocked at how good my system sounded after 3 weeks absence. That may have been one of my best upgrades.