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| Started with $1k speakers … what now? @jl35 Got it. Out of curiosity and as I’ve very unfortunately never heard either, what were the material differences between them and what models did you compare? To drill right down to it, what ultimately pushed you toward Salk over Fritz? Tha... | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? @jl35 Got it. Out of curiosity and as I’ve very unfortunately never heard either, what were the material differences between them and what models did you compare? Thanks! | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? For me, Andrew Jones new $3700 and $3000 speakers are way better than his or the OP’s $1000 speaker...and Salk definitely over the Fritz @jl35 I hold both speakers in high regard, but that’s a pretty definitive statement. Have you compared Salk... | |
| Cary vs Raven You might consider just adding a couple subs to the Carbons — might be the best of all worlds. Klipsch is very different from Totems or Fritz, but maybe you’re after different? | |
| Favorite Obscure Rock Song I know I have some, but they’re so obscure I can’t find them. | |
| Cream — Stormy Monday To me, the blues has to be bitter and heartfelt. @whart I respectfully disagree with this. While the blues started out as a way to express anguish and suffering in the southern United States and can certainly still reflect that, it has morphed... | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? These Joseph Audio Pulsars will propel you to another level entirely on every level. I’m recommending them for multiple reasons, the biggest being their overall sound quality, but there’s more. Because you’re struggling coming up with specifics th... | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? I suppose my real concern is if going from $1k to $3-$5k is a reasonable step up for someone with not a lot of experience in the hobby. Absolutely! That’s a very big step up in potential sound quality as you’re still far from the point of dimi... | |
| Single input tube preamp Great to hear and congrats! Thanks for the follow up, and really glad it seems to have the power to drive your very efficient speakers. Tell me you got it with the linear power supply. | |
| Started with $1k speakers … what now? It really depends on what improvements/sound characteristics you’re looking for as that’ll really drive what suggestions you get here and make them more targeted to your specific tastes. Also, it’d be most helpful to know the rest of the equipmen... | |
| Tube Integrated Amp Recommendation A lot of people like Cary amps for the sound characteristics you’re looking for. Best of luck. | |
| Cary vs Raven @ghdprentice +2. The Klipsch are very different speakers from the Totems so you may be looking for different sound characteristics from an amp. Plus, you can get by with much less power with the Klipsch that may open up more options. | |
| Time, Wear, and Technological Evolution Congrats Ed! Usually takes many more tries to reach this level of satisfaction, so it’s great that you seem to have nailed it on the first try. Enjoy! | |
| Sub $1000 DAC with AKM chip @hilde45 Big +2. Go by what sound you’re looking for, not just the chip. | |
| Cream — Stormy Monday I don't see what you're objecting you re: my comment about playing the tune as a I/IV/V, given that it was just an opinion. @stuartk Apparently he can have his opinions but you’re not entitled to yours — hypocrisy. Good grief. |