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Anyone Else Running Two Systems?

Sorry if this topic has been covered, I did a search and only found a little bit.

I have two systems in my house.  In the main one I have a Pink Faun Scion as the source, McIntosh MCD 12000 DAC/CD, McIntosh MA 12000 integrated Amp and KEF Reference 5 Meta Speakers.  Tai Hang power enhancer.  Plus it is a treated room.  Cabling is expensive too.  It sounds fantastic.  

My second one is a bedroom system, way simpler and cheaper. Source is a  Blue sound Node going into a Vincent SV 228 integrated amp.  The speakers are Wharfedale Lintons.   This system is not as good as my main one. It doesn’t have the expansive stage or weight/3Dness and detail of the main system, but even so it is a whole lot of fun, very very enjoyable in its own way.  If this system was all I had, I could seriously be content and happy with it.   By the way, I have had a lot of integrated amps go in out my systems over the years.  I must say from my listening experience, the Vincent SV 228 is underrated and a pretty good value.  

Anyone else have two systems with one being "better" but still taking some listening time to enjoy a second less expensive system?

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limomangus
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Yes I'm bad really a few systems....hey i got lots of stuff.  Ol.

foamcutter
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Yes, three systems actually. Main, hobby room, bedroom. Bedroom system is modest and the least invested: a used NAD C316BEE integrated, WiiM Ultra streamer, Thiel CS1.5 speakers. When I listen to good recordings I honestly feel I could be satisfied with this system if I had to sell the other two.

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zarf
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I asked this question of other showgoers at AXPONA, and in my informal and non-scientific anecdote collection, the answer seemed to be between 2 and 3 systems on average. Admittedly, this is a sample of a set of enthusiasts.

I have three systems posted, along with some gear not in the active systems. That does not include my AV system, because I really don't invest any time or thought into it. The household name for that space is The Brain Melting Room, once the TV is turned on. 

I like extra systems to be able to experiment with pieces, while looking for the best combinations. Folks talk about synergy, but it's very interesting when things fall into place. As this happens, the turnover of gear seems to slow down, with each system offering a flavor in its particular space.

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