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

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I have a pair of Forte IV , I really like them.  I have used them with 40 watt PP tube amps, 7 watt 300b , and a 40 watt SS Integrated Amp.    

I bought an Integrated Amp for a second system and hooked it up to the Forte ... sounded so good I left it my main room for three weeks. 

My Dad has the Eversolo A6 and it is an excellent unit. 

The Technics / XP17. ?   can't imagine going wrong there...

The Pass is a great Amp, hopefully the system surpasses your expectations 

 

Once set up , just let it play ! I like to try to be non critical of any new component. I like to play FM or any source like TV through my system for a while , sort of like background music or noise. After a short period of letting MY ears acclimate to the new presentation of sound I will play some quality material as I tweak speaker placement. Then after a few nights of playing some great music , I get lost in the music and forget about the hardware. Hopefully you’ll love how it sounds after dialing in

 

I did the same thing after my divorce.....  I revamped everything over the past two years.   I think music was the only thing that got me through it, so to me it was a good use of funds.  

She wanted to get my system in the divorce so I packed it all up and put it in storage.   I listened to my Quicksilver headphone Amp and Klipsch HP3 for about 6 months until I got my life sorted out.  

Then when I did, I bought the Forte and that started a chain of events leading to my current system.  I didn't exactly buy the Forte sight unseen.... they weren't shipping them yet so I listened to Forte III and the other new IV series speakers. 

I bought my Amp without audition and it turned out to be the best piece of gear I have ever owned.  

When times are bad  I have always used  music to get me through.     Now things are great , have someone new in my life ...she also loves music .   She thinks this hobby is a little insane but she gets it.