Moving again...system finally complete...back to starting over


After one plus year in a brand new condo we have decided to sell and move again. My system was just completed to my satisfaction. Happy with it and will now sell off most of the equipment because I am tired of storing and lugging large heavy boxes. 

My question is...are there any systems (same stack/manufacturer....eg Naim??) that present overall very decent sound with smooth highs and decent bass? Something easy to use with quality amplification. 

To give a sense of where I am now: Pass INT-25, Spendor Classic 100's with stands, Luxman dac, Sugden phono pre, Luxman PD171 table. I do not have to go to the same price point that the above represents, in fact I am ready to simply compromise for decent sound from smaller, more manageable components. Room is agnostic for the purpose of the conversation as I think I will be listening slightly  'nearerfield' (3'-6' away). 

Sorry for the length. Help and direction is appreciated. Thank you. 

blackhawkskid6

Integrated Amplification: Devialet Expert Pro (size of a large laptop)

Sound quality is excellent. Will drive pretty much any speaker.

Speaker; Thats quite a personal choice, and there are great options that are manageable in terms of weight and move-ability, and that won’t break the bank.

Optional Streamer: Depends on your budget. I finally got a dedicated streamer and its very convenient. The DAC in the Devialet Expert Pro is superb and is superior to the streamer’s DAC, but its nice to have that option to use as a DAC also.

Turntable: As the Expert has a great phonostage, why not? Pick up a gently used Technics SL-xxx. I got a fantastic used SL-5300 for reasonable price that plays beautifully. If you want a killer phonostage for absurdly bargain price, just because, pick up a used Lehmann Black Cube. For $250’ish you can pick up an excellent gently used MM cartridge, such as the Clearaudio Performer V2. It makes music.

Power: Not one for power conditioners (I’ve been through 4). This fifth one though is the real deal, and for me, has really transformed the performance of the HiFi: Older generation PS Audio Powerplant Premier. Make sure you get one thats recently rebuilt / serviced, because after a decade of use some parts do give out.

I won’t get into interconnects because that’s a personal preference thing. But if you can spring for older non-knock-off Nordost SPM Reference (speaker and interconnect) the SPM is superb and VERY musically satisfying.

 

 

Looks like a lot of support here for you to keep your system! I too share that sentiment. And those Spendors are outstanding. But must say, I just got a pair of Classic 4/5’s for my 10x14 space…and they’re pretty glorious! If it’s down to a smaller space, sealed units with fast articulate and less obtrusive bass paired with the adjustability of a sub (fast one like a Rel) works very, very well. 

I would recommend looking at the Luxman Neo Classic amp table and cd player

small but quality sound

Good luck Willy-T

Wow, these are all very interesting suggestions for a replacement rig! I will research the Devialet and Luxman possibilities. 

I once owned a Hegl integrated that I absolutely loved until the internal dac's circuit chip quit on me. The Hegel service options were tough so I now shy away from anything with a built-in dac but will take a serious look at the Devialet Expert.

Also, the Spendor Classic 4/5's will be on my very short list if the room I am handed is smallish. Any opinions on how the low level listening might be with the 4/5's (lower sensitivity) paired with the Pass which is only 25 class a watts?

 

Thanks again!!

This would be one reason for staying in the place I am in.  Moving is one thing.  Moving to a place and then having to find a decent listening room would be another.