sokogear

Responses from sokogear

What to buy?
The R700 might go 1 or 2 Hz deeper-that’s. it. Not worth a 33% increase. Everything else exactly the same. 
What to buy?
KEF R500 on closeout or used are very detailed speakers that sound like you are in the audience with very excelent bass - no subwoofer needed, are built incredibly well (the built in mini-stands are included and are perfect for any surface). Unlik... 
Help with upgrade bug...
How about spending $5k on a turntable set up? Or a little less and save a few bucks for records. Better bang for the buck and more detailed. Digital can’t deliver all the sound of analogue. Scientific fact. 
Are integrated amps technically better than separates?
Hopefully you've spent a larger portion of your overall investment in tonearm/cartridge and table and your phono section you mentioned is a good one.I think you've got the power section down as long as it can push your speakers effortlessly. 
Are integrated amps technically better than separates?
I was not insinuating anyone's enjoyment of music is secondary. Just saying that it's not necessary to be a hardware hobbyist/tweaker to have a great sounding system to enjoy music.Music enjoyment (while appreciating great sound - openness, detail... 
Are integrated amps technically better than separates?
This is the first post I have ever made on Audiogon, and I am not a tweaker whatsoever (I just changed speakers after 25 years when a great deal for KEFs became available). I look long term and buy used or new depending on the item. I have found t...