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.
Even tho audiophile is supposed to be a dying breed, we have lots of choices. Efficient speakers, small amp. Inefficient speakers, big amp. I personally like Class A. If you want a big Class A amp, they are not that common and definitely take some cash! I like horns if set up properly. Smaller amp, dynamic, open sounding. And a great sound stage. Not for everybody tho. |
@mrdecibel I worked for a guy that has great ears and he taught me a lot about how everything works together, and then unapologetically kicked my backside to consistently deliver. It’s been a while so I appreciate the refresher. the original watt/puppy was a little harsh to me, the x1’s just worked better for me, more robust and satisfying. And they were fun as heck to play with. @daledeee1 , @parkergetdean, @mrdecibel . I am so dated that I am curious about everything at this point, although I hadn’t thought of low watt high efficiency speakers. I have little experience with that world. I’ve always been a fan of class a, began with threshold sa 1. |
