Newbie system

by foxtrot on Opinions Please

Description

It all started two years ago.

I started working after college and started to build my system, it replaced a cheap Sony integrated system.

I live in Chile were all the major brands i.e. Mark Levinson, Krell, etc. are available but at high prices, at least compared to the second hand market in the US.

I've been planning to upgrade, but slowly. I've realized that this is a hobby where upgrades are always wondering in your mind and where there will always be something better.

The system is located in my 23 x 13 x 9 room.

I enjoy it !!
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    • Carver AV-405
    I used to have two TFm'25 bridged, but the sound was awfull.
    • Panasonic DVD RP82
    Great piece for the price.
    • JBL L-150a
    I found these sitting in a friends garage. I repaired the suspension and I was ready. I really love them, they are in mint condition.
    • Audioquest Granite
    My first pair of good speaker cables. Happy with them.
    • Puresonic ASA
    I know I have to invest in better cables...soon.
    • Denon AVR-3803
    Used for HT and also as a PreAmp in direct music mode, taking advantage of the Burr Brown DACs. I also use
    • Shanling CD-S100
    Bought it in Shanghai, an improvement over my older Yamaha and got it for 180.00
    • Consonance M99 Plus
    Also bought it in Shanghai for a great price...400

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Owner
Should also add that I'm only using the Consonance-Shanling combo. My iPod is also frequently used when friends come over.
The receiver is in my bedroom paired with two tower speakers making that a 2.0 HT system.
I have to sell the Carver 5 channel amp, it's been sitting there for ages.

I have a Marantz 6150 TT that I might put into use, is worth even buying a cartridge for this TT or should it find a new home instead ?

foxtrot

Owner
System edited: Addes a pic, need to sell some stuff to get an SS integrated. I'm happy with the tube Consonance but could use both in my system.

foxtrot

How is the Caarver Amp. I love the way they looked and as a kid they were the apple of my eye.

brownsanandy

Owner
Hi Timrhu,

I did buy a set of Whatmough home theater speakers about a year ago, they were inexpensive and they serve their purpose well.

In the short term I plan to buy new IC's from Signal Cable and in about six months buy a Rotel power and pre.

My philosophy is still to go slow !!!

Regards

foxtrot

Hey Foxtrot,
Your system was posted nearly two years ago. I'm wondering what, if any, changes you've made. I agree with your philosophy about listening to the music instead of worrying about next upgrade to system. I stopped making monthly changes a year ago and couldn't be happier. Enjoy.

timrhu

Owner
Thanks Rob,

I've learned quite some in the last two years since I've been a member of Audiogon.
I'm really new to tubes and wanted to see what it was all about and found this bargain in my trip so I bought it.

As a matter of fact I've promised myself not to upgrade for a while, next will be a new amp and pre...in a year or so.

foxtrot

That's great! And don't feel rushed to upgrade everything. I'm going on 7 years and it's been a slow process. But one that you have to force yourself to stop and listen to music.

When I started out I always got excited looking at upgrades. Now I don't like upgrading because I have to audition and break stuff in. I'd rather have it all set up and just listen.

You will learn a lot on audiogon - just checking out the discussions.

Good Luck,

Rob

robm321

Owner
System edited: Just added some things I bought on a biz trip to Shanghai. Made killer deals on the gear.

foxtrot

Owner
Thanks for your post Dave, as I mentiones when starting the thread i do enjoy it a lot.

Rgrds,

foxtrot

Foxtrot, As long as YOU enjoy it, enjoy it! You do not have to please anyone else other then yourself.
Enjoy the music,
Dave

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