Bought a system without auditioning, thoughts?


Long story but I ended up buying a system without auditioning a single component and haven’t set it up, what are your thoughts? Technic SL 1210 GR, nagaoka mp-500, eversolo dmp-a6, pass labs xp 17, pass labs int-250, klipsch forte iv, Cardas clear Cygnus speaker cable, Cardas clear interconnects, Cardas clear Cygnus phono cable.  I know I don’t need the int-250 for the klipsch but got a great deal.

jshira

Congrats @jshira ​​​​on the gear purchase... You’ll love it all I’m sure.

Honestly the biggest regret you may have is that given the money you’ve spent and once you start listening to your system you will think about other gear and possibly other pieces that may have been "better" given your circumstances. Getting a great deal is always a huge win regarding HiFi, lessens the blow of off-loading things if you trade up for other items, but listening to and then buying said gear is another kind of rewarding experience that you inherently are missing out on. And this is also another major aspect of the hoddy side of HiFi, learning about different gear as you the listener learn about your own tastes and preferences regarding what you’re hearing.

You grow as your gear grows and again, you’ll love your set up I’m sure... but not as much as you’ll love the next piece of gear you end up getting after listening to what you have and parsing out exactly what particular sound you’re looking for.

Let people know your thoughts once settled... helps others along the way in their journey in this hobby.

Don’t overthink or obsess.

Set up and connect the system. Stable support for the electronics.  Do some reading about the Forte IV and take your time to decide the positioning for best sound. Enjoy your favorite music.  Hopefully, it sounds great to you and you are all set.

If, after spending some time with the system you want a change, then different speakers would probably make the most difference.  Fortunately, the Pass allows you to use speakers with a fairly wide range of efficiencies.

you have the ability to try less .

Looks good to me and would suit my taste... If klipsch too much warmth but you like presentation then trying a JBL studio monitors might bring similarities but a slightly clearer presentation whilst not being analytical or sterile. 

@OP If you had to buy a system unheard (which I don't recommend doing), that's not a bad shot at it. The speakers wouldn't be my cup of tea but at least the Pass amplification is pretty refined so it's a pretty good match, even if it has more power than you need. But it does give flexibility of you don't keep the speakers.

Well, you obviously had some thoughts about what you were purchasing right?  If you're happy with the equipment and feel the price was right then that's all that really matters and not what I or anyone else thinks.  Personally, I never make a purchase without an audition or two or three.  Good luck in your new home.  Celebrate it with a bottle of champagne and your new audio gear.