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Audio Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: SunnyDaze on November 21, 2010, 06:14:28 PM
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I'm just wondering, the what would yinzus dream system be comprised of? Revels? The Nautilus? Levinson N33's? Perhaps a lunar rover powered Clearaudio Statement with a Koetsu Jade Platinum cartridge?
If you could walk into audio heaven and pick and choose, what would it be?
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I haven't heard it yet
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The dream system could be any number of large speakers and a nice preamp-amp combo - but the most significant aspect of my dream system would be the architected acoustics of the room. If I could I would design the room from scratch to be acoustic heaven - and make it so that I could listen at high volume with no bitching from the neighbors (maybe my dream system is in a house in the middle of a farm away from civilization - or use some serious acoustic insulation). I would also wire the room so that I could swap stuff out quickly and easily.
If the rules of the game are that I need to name equipment, I would go with Levinson No 333 power amp mated to a Perreaux SM6 MK ii preamp. The sources would be some incredibly high end turntable (prob a VPI) with the best Grado cart ever made, and a Meridian CD player. I would throw in a PC with a very high end audio card and software to listen to high def audio. The speakers would be Magnepan 3.6Rs. The subwoofer would have to be a JL Audio Gotham - super fast to keep up with the glorious Magnepans.
Well - enough dreaming. Back to reality.
I am not blowing away that kind of dough if I can get twice the fun and 1% of the price buying vintage stuff.
Pepe
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- TAD Reference One Loudspeakers (The most amazing speakers I have ever heard. Nothing else is even in the same league.)
- Ayre Acoustics Electronics (Amplifiers, CD, DAC)
Ron
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My dream system would probably be for my power amp/pre I would want the McIntosh MC2KW, McIntosh C-2300. For a CD player I would want the Philips LHH1000. That is if I could find one. For speakers I think I would want Legacy Audio Whispers.
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Pepe: That's EXACTLY how an engineer should reply! ;D I agree though. There's a definite performance / cost relationship that directs me to take good deals on stuff, whether it be brand spankin' new or half a century old.
Ron: Those TAD's are a Pioneer product! I had no idea! Where did you hear them at? They look gorgeous!
Mikey: That system all in one room would look and sound completely gorgeous. It'd be REALLY tough to leave the house. Ever. :P
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Pepe: That's EXACTLY how an engineer should reply! ;D I agree though. There's a definite performance / cost relationship that directs me to take good deals on stuff, whether it be brand spankin' new or half a century old.
Ron: Those TAD's are a Pioneer product! I had no idea! Where did you hear them at? They look gorgeous!
Mikey: That system all in one room would look and sound completely gorgeous. It'd be REALLY tough to leave the house. Ever. :P
Yeah it would be pretty hard but I forgot to add that the Philips in the picture with all the copper that is just the transport it has a separate D to A converter. here is a link to tons of pictures http://www.marantzphilips.nl/philips_lhh1000_cdplayer/ (http://www.marantzphilips.nl/philips_lhh1000_cdplayer/) also I attached some to.
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Little Mikey, you have learned well son..... That would be a killer system. I can not think of anything better then that.
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Ron: Those TAD's are a Pioneer product! I had no idea! Where did you hear them at? They look gorgeous!
SD, I heard them a few times at RMAF (Rocky Mtn Audio Fest) and CE Show. They throw the MOST convincing sound stage and dynamics of anything I ever heard at those shows.
It is the only loudspeaker that I have heard that sounded real and I am not talkin' about reproducing chamber music. If you ever get a chance to hear them DO NOT pass it up.
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I think this guy's system would win my vote!!
http://current.com/1dega4c (http://current.com/1dega4c)
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This system is in Japan, but I'd have to say it'd be my ideal setup. Plus they acounted for accoustics.
(http://www.ac2.jp/ch/images/chn11.jpg)
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Here are the speakers I want. genesis 1.2's I will need to think about the rest.
http://www.soundscapeav.com/genesis/gen11.html (http://www.soundscapeav.com/genesis/gen11.html)
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I think this guy's system would win my vote!!
http://current.com/1dega4c (http://current.com/1dega4c)
Someone has to much money, and free time...... I would not want that sub system, but I sure would like to hear it.
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That sub has 16 18" woofer powered by only by a 60 watt per channel amp!! If the woofers were pushed to max power (6400 watts) they would hit 160 dbs!!! Absolutely insane!
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Wow. That system in Japan blew me away. The ultimate in audio excess. When I thought of designing the room I thought of basic acoustics to prevent standing waves, blah blah blah. These f**ker built a friggin bass horn as part of the foundation of the listening chamber- he is got cojones. I don't think he will be able to get any money for it on ebay later, unless he transfers title to the land/building as part of the transaction, though. "Custom made subwoofer - house included"
Great site - thanks for exposing it here.
Pepe