warweary 694 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 On 30/03/2020 at 9:05 PM, mpearce38 said: If you sold every bit of kit you had and started from scratch what would you do? I would weep at the loss. Link to post Share on other sites
MattyW 2,245 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Mmm, my answer has changed. I'd get the bundle of Linear Tube Audio Z10 Integrated, Lampizator DAC and Spatial M3 speakers that they sell for $10k USD. Would likely sound as good as what I have for less complexity and money 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jeddie 302 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Great thread. 2 things; 1. We talk endlessly about speakers, dacs, cables, chopping boards, subs etc on and on we go, totally forgetting how important the source is. Doesn't matter what you have downstream, if your source is shite. 2. The poor man always buys twice. Get good quality 1st time. Link to post Share on other sites
Yamaha_man 1,153 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) If I had a chance to do it all again I would not sign up to planet audio, by doing so I would enjoy a prosperous life. @Marc, you have so much to answer for. 😩 Edited May 9, 2020 by Yamaha_man 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
metal beat 19,901 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 13 minutes ago, Yamaha_man said: If I had a chance to do it all again I would not sign up to planet audio, by doing so I would enjoy a prosperous life. @Marc, you have so much to answer for. 😩 sometimes I think being a crack addict would be cheaper 😉 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites
mpearce38 218 Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 22 minutes ago, metal beat said: sometimes I think being a crack addict would be cheaper 😉 and less addictive 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Administrators Marc 12,733 Posted May 9, 2020 Administrators Share Posted May 9, 2020 8 hours ago, Yamaha_man said: If I had a chance to do it all again I would not sign up to planet audio, by doing so I would enjoy a prosperous life. @Marc, you have so much to answer for. 😩 Don't worry. I'm a victim and an addict too as a result of this site. When I started it, I had only a casual interest in Hi-Fi. Now ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Yamaha_man 1,153 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 10 minutes ago, Marc said: Don't worry. I'm a victim and an addict too as a result of this site. When I started it, I had only a casual interest in Hi-Fi. Now ... I would rather die by my own sword than yours, just saying.... Link to post Share on other sites
Tone Malone 44 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 I overhauled my system just before home active speakers really took off in the marketplace, so I'd check out actives now. Less wiring and less angst trying to match the amplifier to the speaker. I'd also focus on what source components and software allow me to access my music most easily (whether in a digital or physical format). The more accessible the music is, the more you'll play and enjoy it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Cafad 3,642 Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 (edited) If I had to start all over again, I think I'd buy a 12 foot tinnie and do a lot of fishing. Edited May 10, 2020 by Cafad 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
THOMO 1,744 Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 A really good valve preamp driving active speakers which use current drive amplifiers. And that can all be Australian made because what is made here is probably as good as anything and arguably a lot better value. A Supratek preamp driving active SGR or Lenard Audio speakers for example. Link to post Share on other sites
THOMO 1,744 Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 A really good valve preamp driving active speakers which use current drive amplifiers. And that can all be Australian made because what is made here is probably as good as anything and arguably a lot better value. A Supratek preamp driving active SGR or Lenard Audio speakers for example. Link to post Share on other sites
Yamaha_man 1,153 Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 25 minutes ago, Cafad said: If I had to start all over again, I think I'd buy a 12 foot tinnie and do a lot of fishing. I would buy a Sunseeker Predator and still be ahead. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
WayneK 26 Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 A yacht to sail around the Whitsundays, with fishing line trailing behind Link to post Share on other sites
2Brix 1,482 Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Yeah but what sound system would you choose to have on the tinnie, Sunseeker and yacht 🙂 Link to post Share on other sites
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