RichTeer's Audio System

[mdabb]

I imagine you spend a lot of time in that room. Those ML's are the ones you are thinking about ??? How do you like them ???

The TT makes me want to get in the game. If I only had the space.

Looks great !!!

[richteer]

Originally Posted by mdabb

I imagine you spend a lot of time in that room. Those ML's are the ones you are thinking about ??? How do you like them ???

Yes, I do spend quite a lot of time in that room! :-)

The MLs in that photo are the Vantages (the same my friend Ken (RUR) has), but I have my eye on the next model up, the Spire. Currently, the model above the Spire is the $20K CLX, but that is beyond my current budget. My dealer had a pair of Vantages, so I borrowed them thinking that if I liked them, I'd like the Spire. Well, the Vantages are fantastic, so I can't wait to get the Spires! To do due diligence, I might have a listen to some other speakers in the $5K to $8K price range, but to be honest, the Spire would be a pretty safe blind buy for me!

The TT makes me want to get in the game. If I only had the space.

It's a great game to get into, but it gets expensive at this level. You can't buy them new now, but to replace the turntable and arm would be roughly $20K to $25K, and the cartridge (currently a Lyra Parnassus) would be another $5K or so. But for less than half of that one could get a really nice world-class turntable.

[mdabb]

You can say Ken and I are quite familiar and he is a great friend to have.


Can't wait to see what you decide on the speakers. Either way you look at it I'm sure it will be right for you.

If I do get into the TT game it will be sometime down the road. I really need a dedicated space. This "habit" is definitely an expensive one. It's a good thing I have my current home and automobiles paid for. If I can't afford it out-right I don't buy it.

[RUR]

Originally Posted by HDJK

I'm still keeping my fingers crossed that Mark and co will give 'Love over Gold' the same treatment they did with 'Brothers in Arms' (meaning a surround remix for DVDA or SACD).

From your lips to God's ears. Telegraph Road on SACD............

Originally Posted by richteer

The MLs in that photo are the Vantages (the same my friend Ken (RUR) has), but I have my eye on the next model up, the Spire. Currently, the model above the Spire is the $20K CLX, but that is beyond my current budget. My dealer had a pair of Vantages, so I borrowed them thinking that if I liked them, I'd like the Spire. Well, the Vantages are fantastic, so I can't wait to get the Spires!

Pretty nice, huh? Spire can only be better. Thought about some curly maple Summits today, but I laid down until the urge passed....

Originally Posted by mdabb

You can say Ken and I are quite familiar and he is a great friend to have.

I blush.

[richteer]

Originally Posted by RUR

From your lips to God's ears. Telegraph Road on SACD............

Pretty nice, huh? Spire can only be better. Thought about some curly maple Summits today, but I laid down until the urge passed....

There are tons of songs that I would have on my favourites list, but I think Telegraph Road would be right at the top. It is a masterpiece!

[btf1980]

Who needs HT with a wonderful 2 channel rig like that?

My vinyl rig is nothing compared to yours, but it serves me well.

VPI Scout w/ Clearaudio Aurum Beta S cart & JMW 9 Memorial tonearm
Simaudio Moon LP3 Phonostage
VPI SDS

[Johnny Vinyl]

That is BEYOND sweet, richteer! Absolutely stunning setup and I couldn't even imagine the quality and purity of sound it reproduces.