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"its all going according to my plan..."
Nick's Picks:
:)
I'm almost finished w/my new "used" stereo upgrade. I have not heard it yet...still waiting for some pieces to arrive, but here is what I ended up with.
no source as of yet....
Rotel RC-1070 preamp
AR performance series interconnects
B&K ST-140 poweramp (70 or 105w, not sure)
MIT term 5 speaker cables
Mirage SFX-8 sub
Magnepan MMGs
all i've heard thus far is just the sub/maggie combo through my old piece of shit sony integrated. I'm so impressed w/just the speaker upgrade, I can't even imagine the detail and energy that good componants are going to throw at me! very pumped.
I was telling Carl last night that the maggies have found their preffered spot in my room, and the soundstage / stereo image is better than i've ever heard,....anywhere. I've had such pleasure listening to music lately. Such well spent money!
Best thing....I've spent EXACTLY $1,000 on the whole setup (my plan was $5k). The only new gear I bought was the cables. I still need a good source CD deck (anything that excells at redbook...seeking an old Marantz), then i'll be done for now. I've got plans for a benchmark DAC-1 in the future, possibly replacing the preamp...but we'll see.
woo hooo!
Tim:
--- Quote from: NicksPicks on June 10, 2003, 10:13:30 AM ---I've had such pleasure listening to music lately. Such well spent money!
--- End quote ---
You said it! I listen so much more because it's just that much more enjoyable.
Brian Skalinder:
Glad you're enjoying your Maggies, Nick - welcome to the Maggie fan club! I'm still in the honeymoon phase after picking up my Maggies late last fall. Loving it! But I'm feeling the pull towards the 1.6s. :o It never ends...
danmorgan:
Nick,
Sounds great...especially saving a good chunk of change!
Enjoy. :D
--- Quote from: Brian Skalinder on June 11, 2003, 02:28:25 AM ---It never ends...
--- End quote ---
I think that's the common theme around here ;D
Nick's Picks:
hmmmm.... the 1.6
I know what you mean.
if the next house has a big room, i'm so all over those.
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