Everyday Stereo

by toro3 on Budget Minded

Description

Kind of an eclectic system that was created by budget finds and internet-direct purchases. Fortunately I've found surprisingly good synergy.

For the future, looking to complete the front end with a used cj preamp. For the price the Sierra-1s have been great in reigniting my interest in music, but would love to explore other speakers when the time and finances are right.
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    • Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1
    Non-fatiguing and internet direct speakers that constantly surprise me.
    • Sunfire HRS-8
    Matches cosmetically and sonically with the piano black Ascends.
    • Conrad Johnson PV-14LSII
    Tube c-j preamp
    • Conrad Johnson MF-2300A
    Bought used for $500, which has opened the door to my love of champagne gold.
    • Logitech Squeezebox Toch
    The most versatile transporter you'll get for the money
    • Music Hall Maverick
    SACD Capable bought used through Audiogon.
    • PS Audio DigitalLink III
    Great little DAC, but have been looking at the Eastern Electric DACs coming out.
    • MIT AVT3
    Throughout the system
    • Signal Cable Magic Power Digital Reference
    For the pre, DAC, and Maverick
    • ATS Room Treatments
    This should have been a DIY project...but I simply didn't have the time or patience.
    • Vibrapod Isolators II
    Under the DAC and Preamp
    • Pangea Audio Sorbothane Feet
    Under amp

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Hi Toro3
Congrats on purchasing the Squeezebox Touch. It's just an outrageously cost effective little gizmo even when you throw in a DAC and upgraded power supply. I'm interested on what difference you find running it through your DAC vs using the analogs out.
It's also great to see your system posted. As I'm home getting over a stomach bug (my idea of physical effort is using the turntable instead of the digital sources) it occurs that a nice addition to virtual systems would be a place for software.

smortega

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