That ol' devil, the audio merry-go-round!

Posted by M3 lover (A) on May 20, 2009 at 11:14:51

In Reply to: Getting back to basics - Have I gone to far posted by fin1bxn@msn.com on May 20, 2009 at 05:49:02:

Fin, if I read your post correctly, I can sympathize since I've been spinning with similar thoughts for some time. I find I do not spend as much time listening to my system as I once did, therefore I wonder if it is reasonable to keep said system or downgrade a few notches?

I can tell you that I've heard a few Vandersteen Model 2 (various) systems sound nearly as good as it gets. Admittedly this required large rooms (adequate spacing from front and side walls) and quality tube electronics. But I believe careful set up in an average room with some less-expensive tube gear (including possibly an integrated amp) can yield real musical pleasure and a system that punches well above it's weight, as our British friends might say.

Good luck.

Growing old is hell related former youth.

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Topic - Getting back to basics - Have I gone to far - fin1bxn@msn.com 05:49:02 05/20/09 (24)

consider different technology - Les Anderson 17:56:39 05/23/09 (0)

RE: Getting back to basics - Have I gone to far - Sunya 15:25:19 05/21/09 (0)

Ask yourself... - DLB 14:38:29 05/21/09 (2)

Agree - and keep your system - mrt 08:22:33 05/23/09 (0)

Very good post - thank you......Nt (as well as all the rest) - fin1bxn@msn.com 15:10:01 05/22/09 (0)

keep what you've got - mbnx01 10:32:28 05/21/09 (0)

Saying More than the Situation Calls for. - Bob Neill 07:25:55 05/21/09 (0)

I understand............... - marko445 12:22:20 05/20/09 (1)

RE: I understand............... - jimmycj 09:39:14 05/21/09 (0)

RE: Getting back to basics - Have I gone to far - AudioSoul 11:44:37 05/20/09 (0)

That ol' devil, the audio merry-go-round! - M3 lover 05/20/0911:14:51 05/20/09 (0)

To clarify - fin1bxn@msn.com 10:38:48 05/20/09 (1)

Nothing wrong with that - Jack G 11:09:53 05/20/09 (0)

What is it worth if you had to sell it all ? - AbeCollins 10:25:02 05/20/09 (2)

I thought his point was that he didn't like it anymore? - Don Till 10:26:20 05/20/09 (1)

I may have read more into it... - AbeCollins 10:31:14 05/20/09 (0)

Not sure what you spent the original $25K for but.... - Don Till 10:02:29 05/20/09 (0)

It works for me - mls-stl 09:54:35 05/20/09 (0)

It can be done .... - reelsmith. 07:44:10 05/20/09 (1)

RE: It can be done .... - Mr_bill2 08:13:42 05/20/09 (0)

Since you asked... - Mr_bill2 07:08:12 05/20/09 (2)

You got it wrong - fin1bxn@msn.com 08:08:59 05/20/09 (1)

RE: You got it wrong - Mr_bill2 08:20:55 05/20/09 (0)

Getting back to reality - Bambi B 06:43:16 05/20/09 (0)

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That ol' devil, the audio merry-go-round! - M3 lover 05/20/0911:14:51 05/20/09 (0)

That ol' devil, the audio merry-go-round!

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