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Old 12-24-2017, 03:28 AM
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What upgrades or changes are you considering for 2018?

For me, I'm starting out with some room treatments from artnovion. That's happening no matter what.

I'd also like to upgrade my turntable. Thinking about a 10k limit... Not sure what to do. I don't listen to much vinyl but I have a great cart and phono pre so I should get a turntable that is worthy.

Stretch goal is d'agostino amp, either progression or momentum, but I don't see how it can happen unless some stars align!
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Old 12-24-2017, 05:19 AM
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None. Going to be enjoying my system now that I'm finally done with it (after a mere 12 years of work and blowing the original budget quite substantially). But in the end all that really matters is that it sounds amazing and does everything that I expect of it. Now its time to enjoy the music via the several hundred CDs in my collection.

Good luck to all who are still in the middle of the journey.
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Old 01-23-2018, 09:26 AM
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None. Going to be enjoying my system now that I'm finally done with it (after a mere 12 years of work and blowing the original budget quite substantially). But in the end all that really matters is that it sounds amazing and does everything that I expect of it. Now its time to enjoy the music via the several hundred CDs in my collection.

Good luck to all who are still in the middle of the journey.
Well that didn't last long, lol. Already purchased an HRS M3X for my preamp... Although I do really think I'm actually done (famous last words) for 2018.
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Old 02-04-2018, 04:13 PM
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Well that didn't last long, lol. Already purchased an HRS M3X for my preamp... Although I do really think I'm actually done (famous last words) for 2018.
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“The continued non-stop quest, and obscene spending for musical perfection”.
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Old 02-04-2018, 06:07 PM
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Done; masterlu definition:

“The continued non-stop quest, and obscene spending for musical perfection”.
I like it. Certainly the Merriam Webster dictionary definition does not apply to the AA community!
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Old 02-04-2018, 09:06 PM
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In 2017 bought a pair of Bryston Mini-T speakers...

In 2018 my plans are:

Upgrade my Pioneer SC-65 to an Anthem AVM-60 Pre/Pro
Replace my speaker wire from Belden 18 AWG to Blue Jean 10 AWG
Bi-Amp the Mini-T's with my Anthem PVA-7 amp...

About all my back pocket can handle this year, unless I win the lottery!
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After auditioning power cords , I am going to upgrade power cords to NordOst Frey 2 , and also Sort Kones B/C
Not sure i will be able to upgrade to 3 Powercords but start out with 1 Frey 2 and then see if i get at chance for 1 more.
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Since I did a significant upgrade to my entire system in 2017, I believe 2018 will bring adding to my LP collection and many hours of aural bliss. An upcoming trip to Italy and replacing my wife's car are the financial priorities in 2018.
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Old 12-24-2017, 07:00 AM
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I have just bought a Trinnov St2 room correction device .. but cant set it up right now as I had a lower back op and cant use my listening chair in the correct orientation etc as I have to recline or lay flat for the next 4 weeks..cant bend either. Pointless measuring right now..

I will be completing my 12 x 8ft x 20" (diameter) tube traps and replacing most all my other trapping/diffusion/absorption devices with them.

If Devialet manage to get their streaming working , I *might* send my D premiers in to get upgraded to a 1000pro system..
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Old 12-24-2017, 09:22 AM
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I hope to upgrade my phono section and main preamp.
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