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My Music Sounds Better Than I Ever Expected - How long will it last?

I listened to album after album this weekend.  Both/All sides of every LP I placed on the turntable. I closed my eyes and had goosebumps - at least until I would hear a "POP" that would damage my cool for an instant.  My listening levels are not conducive to conversational environments but I no longer wake the neighbors.  

We chase the magic for decades.  It was triggered when I was young and would regularly visit The Grove in Houston and listen to the B&W Matrix 801 3 or the flagship Dynaudio speakers of the time.  I have not been to a high end salon in decades, so I do not know how much better it is today if at all.

How long will my happiness last?  The analog chain of my system is very much aligned with that time and place.  Much of the gear purchased in recent years now that I can afford the things that I heard back then.

System:

Aragon 4004 mkII

Aragon 28k preamp

Apogee Stage speakers

Rythmic Sub

Linn LP12 w/Ittok LVII

Linn Linto phono stage

Ortofon MC X40

Eversolo, Topping DAC, SMLC CD Transport, etc.....

maam522a
maam522a OP
161 posts
 

@deep_333 

The opportunity to have them looked at by GR is actually possible - I believe Danny is here in Texas somewhere isn't he?

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audioman58
4,609 posts
 

What’s your budget for a quality dac ?

deep_333
2,434 posts
 

I am not sure what town tx he's in...but, you could call him and try to drop it off if you're nearby, over there, see what he thinks (might be fun).

@deep_333 

The opportunity to have them looked at by GR is actually possible - I believe Danny is here in Texas somewhere isn't he?

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audioman58
4,609 posts
 

Rebuilding the Xover normally would be a good idea But this speaker cannot be fixed when the mid panel goes and this is over 20 years old 

maybe the maggi 3.7 would be a good substitute.

maam522a OP
161 posts
 

@audioman58 

We live in a 1916 Bungalow and the living room is relatively small.  The only reason the Stages seem to fit is because they are short in stature.  I feel that I will end up going to something with a smaller footprint.  Considering something along the lines of the SourcePoint 8 or 888 for a much broader off-axis performance.  Much of our listening is casual/entertaining and not sweat spot.

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