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Trying to decide, please help?
I am trying to get into hi-end audio and am torn between some componets and need advice. Like others, budget is a concern but am willing to wait it out to get ultimate performance.
Manley Stingray Integrated (demo) $1,500
Consonance Droplet CD (demo) $2,500
Clearaudio Emotion w/satify arm and wood Classic $875
Total $4875
Audio Research VS55 $2,000
Audio Research SP16 (with phono) $2,000
Droplet CD (same as above) $2,500
Clearaudio LP (same as above) $875
Total $7375
Basically a $2,500 difference due to the ARC gear. I think I would be completly satisfied with the Manley.
1) Any Opioions?
2) Should I save and get the ARC gear?
3) I can wait on the CD and LP also?
You can see my problem. HELP???
Manley Stingray Integrated (demo) $1,500
Consonance Droplet CD (demo) $2,500
Clearaudio Emotion w/satify arm and wood Classic $875
Total $4875
Audio Research VS55 $2,000
Audio Research SP16 (with phono) $2,000
Droplet CD (same as above) $2,500
Clearaudio LP (same as above) $875
Total $7375
Basically a $2,500 difference due to the ARC gear. I think I would be completly satisfied with the Manley.
1) Any Opioions?
2) Should I save and get the ARC gear?
3) I can wait on the CD and LP also?
You can see my problem. HELP???