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Best audio purchase of 2011

Let us know what was your best purchase this year.

I will start, found from a local dealer the Krell combo: Reference 64 DAC with the DT-10 transport. for those who are skeptical that ancient digital technology is easily surpased with new stuff, listening to this combo changed my mind. This was one of, if not the only piece of equipment which after trying out, and then reading the Stereophile review, i actually heard and agreed as to what the reviewer was raving about.
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david12
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I am in a position where my system is pretty balanced. If I change I need to upgrade everything. No way I can afford that, or want to, I am happy with what I have.

That leaves tweakery and I picked up 2 second hand Nordost QB4 units over the year. I can't explain it, but an immediate real improvement, with the first making more difference than the second. No way do I think the material content justifies the new price, but second hand, cetainly
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rja
2,356 posts
 
Bought used XLR Crimson ICs on a whim here on the 'Gon. Turned out to be exceptional in my system.
jazzgene
145 posts
 
For my music studio - Manley Vari Mu Mastering Limiter

For my hifi - Stax SRM-007tII and Stax SR-007MK2
rhljazz
1,250 posts
 
Two Mapleshade racks with the gorgeous cherry finish shelves. New dedicated ac lines.
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bander
493 posts
 
A Tranquility DAC hooked up to a mac mini. I've been listening to folkalley.com almost non-stop. I'm loving it.
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