Local Audiophiles could be a good way to listen with out buying. Look in facebook local area groups, ask at local audio shops about groups etc.
Where to get advice on a new system build
Hello,
I’m jumping back into stereo stuff again after a long hiatus, I was in the high end industry for quite some time before I changed careers.
I haven’t heard anything in 5+ years, so listening is going to be first.
The question I have is, who can I work with to help me sort this out? I have no idea what I will end up with, and I would love to explore for a bit, subsequently, until I listen to some equipment I couldn’t commit to a product line / dealer (if that’s what I will need to do).
I know that there are dealers on this site, and I would like your thoughts too. I was a dealer and I thoroughly enjoyed helping people with their journey, when they picked up something elsewhere I felt a little bad.
I have a dedicated and treated room, and I would prefer used equipment.
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@glennewdick +1. Share your general geographic location, and see if any locals reach out via private message. |
This may not be a popular suggestion, and is in no way intended to supplant the solid recommendations you have received but, just for fun, have you tried a conversation with AI? I suggest asking AI (try Google AI mode or another free option) your system building questions as succinctly as possible, including things like the music you like, tubes or solid state, available space for the system and speakers, your budget, and anything else that helps define your ideal outcome. When you get your initial response, don’t hesitate to use the follow-up (“ask anything”) feature to correct any inaccuracies or misconceptions and to dive deeper until you get helpful answers that make sense to you. This could be particularly helpful if you are considering used equipment. You can also ask follow-up questions like, “am I forgetting anything” or “what else should I be asking”. You might be surprised what you learn. |
This is wonderful advice, thank you! I have plenty of patience, and I will likely enjoy the hunt very much. lalitk, ghdprentice. That makes perfect sense. A dialogue with them feels like a good start, see if there is a “ love connection” or move on. I am an hour away from most places so I would call or see what they offer/ suggest. I live in the treasure coast of Florida area, I have a several dealerships north, south and west of me, including a few big ones where I can listen to all the stuff I cannot afford, but that may be my best source of used gear. I have been using ai to dabble with things, mostly for acoustic treatment advice. The sound stuff was fun at first, but the desire to listen has come to the forefront. thanks glennewdick, I will see if i can find a few folks locally to listen, etc. am I asking the right questions? |
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