I wish that people like Albert and Gerry lived on my block, I would love to hear there systems. I feel as if I am maybe the poorer cousin in terms of system costs. My system is very simple and less costly than many stated above but it is one that gives me much musical satisfaction. My dedicated room is 13'x 23' with 2 dedicated 20 amp outlets. My system consists of a Basis 1400 with a Rega RB 300 and Dynavector 10x4, a Cal Icon with HDCD Powerboss upgrade, Audible Illusions M3A preamp for line source only, Esoteric Audio Research 834P for phono and an Ayre V3 amp. Speakers are Maggie 1.6's. All interconnects are AudioTruth Python and Speaker cables are Bi-Wired Goetrz M12's. Power cables are from Custom Power Cord Company Model 11. My room is filled with tons of books and records and rugs, as of yet I have not felt the need to add much acoustic treatment just a Sonex panel and some Roomtune corner tunes, plenty of VPI bricks, Black Diamond Racing cones, Navcom, a heavly modified Target Stand and a home brew amp stand. At this point I feel I am somewhere on the journey but I'm having so much fun I don't think I care if I ever get there...Best-Gary
The BEST system you've ever built !!!!
What is the best system that you have ever put together , from source to speakers including cables ??? After all the swaps and auditions I'm looking for the final "aahhh, that's the ticket" sound to you and what components took you to Audio Nirvana. {This is a survey of actual auditions, not what you read in a magazine} THANKS,