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New Audiophile going crazy

Hello,
I've always been a music fan, play guitar and have dedicated HT, stadium seating and so on.  Beginning in about November I started collecting some vintage equipment.  A Kenwood receiver from the 70's, a nice Adcom amp
(GFA-555), Sonic Frontiers SFL-1 Signature.  Apparently that was just the taste I needed because I went into high gear at that point.  B&W 802's (series 80's), 805 Nautilus, HTM2 center and a thumping B&W sub.  I constructed a 2-channel system for my home office made of McIntosh C28 pre, a 2105 amp, Rega P3 and Pioneer 707 R2R and full set of Dalquist DQ-10 (sub unit and crossover) all in mint condition. And of course, all the Audioquest cabling to connect it all.  To go with all those Bowers & Wilkins I picked up a Mac MX135 and a MC7108 just this weekend.  House is wired for two channel in every room already so the multi-zone seemed a good choice.
Now, I'm sitting here looking at projectors to re[place the one in the theater.  I've become quite consumed with upgrading all my equipment.

That's since Thanksgiving.  Is there any hope for me?  I have to get this "Obsession" under control.  Any advice?
:-)
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Oh, I totally forgot to mention the pair of Martin Logan Sequels (that need work) and the two Crown 150 Amps.
I'm losing my mind!
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Last P.S.
I'm looking to sell the Adcom, and the Sonic Frontiers pre.  Just in case anyone is interested.l
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Thanks everyone. I’m glad to see it isn’t just me.  That’s a very accurate quote from Red October. LOL
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Yes. Fun, but guilty fun.  My wife just has no idea why there is so much great sound all over the house. I told her I had just changed a few things around. Sine my first post, I’m looking at some Monitor Audio Gold 200’s. Any opinion on those?  Thanks 
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Kjohn,
I'm with you brother.  I've spent the budget for Audio for a minute.  Like it was said above - Enjoy the music, and that's just what I'm doing.  Nice glass of scotch, and listing to the Allman Brother Live from from Filmore East at the moment.  Maybe a little cash strapped temporarily, but totally worth it.

BTW - I've been pushing these Dalquist DQ-10's around looking for the sweet spot on placement.  What is the common belief on how far from the wall they should be?  Goose said above they're power hungry, and that's absolutely the truth. The Mac 2105 has to give it all she's got to really get them singing at 105 watts.  May have to move the 200+ Watt Adcom over to push them.
Any thoughts?
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I like the 802’s. They sound great.  Choice of equipment is purely subjective I think.  Someone once told me that good wine was wine you enjoyed drinking.  I think the same think applies to audio - a good system is one that sounds good to you. Specs and manufacturers matter, but at the end of the day, if it sounds good it is good.
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Some great advice here.  I’ve come to the realization that for a minute I’m good on equipment, although, I’m in Atlanta and would like to see the Lexicon amp (Audiobill1).   I did go ahead and finish out the system my wife and daughter watch with a B&W HTM2 center channel speaker and B&W 300W sub to go with the 805 Nautilus for a really nice 3.1 system. Got them one of the LG OLED 65” tv’s. I got to tell you, the picture is awesome. In HT I swapped out the equipment for a Mac MX135 and MC 7108. The 7108 is great bridged at 100W / ch, but only four channels so I think I need one more to run 7.1. But that’s it!!  I’m going to take someone’s advice from up above an just listen for a while.
iagree with all here who were nice enough to tell their own audio-fever stories. I don’t see it going away,and I can’t help but look through all the online markets for the “Great deals”. Hey WYF, you only live once, it’s not a dressed rehearsal. 🤒
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You guys have made me feel better about the audio flu I seem to have.  Question: I'm running 7.1 in the theater.  The recently acquired Mac MX 135 and MC7108 are destined to go in there.  With the 7108 it can me bridged into 4-channel at 100W each.  I want to get a second amp and likely another 7108 or similar Mac, But (and here's the question) if I run the FR, C, FL and sub off the 7108, is there a better amp for the RS, LS, RR and LR?  Like everyone, I love the look of McIntosh in the rack setup, so I'd like to keep the brand consistent.  So, what do you think?  Which Mac would be best to run all the surrounds?

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