Re: [microsound] (OT) Query about music systems

[Bill Ashline <ashline@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Paolo.  I think I'll probably be spending about a third of that
figure, but that's useful advice.  Thanks again.

Bill

On Tue, 20 Jul 2004 19:44:25 -0400, Paulo Mouat <microsound@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> My favourites are Krell or Mark Levinson for amplification; Wadia or Mark
> Levinson for CD transport and converter; Martin Logan electrostatic for
> speakers.  In certain circumstances (and for some kinds of music), a good
> valve amp (e.g. Jadis, Audionote) makes a difference, although a valve amp
> usually does not go well with electrostatic speakers.  YMMV.  Listen
> plentifully with CDs you know well and combine each component with every
> other to see which matches work the best.  It is really a matter of personal
> preference.  Measurements and technical details are useless.  It is
> definitely worth it to spend about 20% of total price just on cables--it may
> seem absurd to spend $4k on cables on a $20k system, but give it a try and
> let your ears be the judge.
> 
> //P
> http://www.interdisciplina.org/00.0/
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Bill Ashline [mailto:ashline@xxxxxxxxx]
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 5:05 AM
> > To: Microsound
> > Subject: [microsound] (OT) Query about music systems
> >
> > Sorry to go off-topic on something only perhaps tangentially
> > related to the list, but I've been doing a fair bit of
> > research on the idea of getting a new audio system.  Is
> > anyone here into high end equipment?
> > I'm curious about what people think are the best components
> > for listening to this and similar kinds of music
> > (electroacoustic, improvised music, etc.)  If you're
> > inclined, please reply to me off-list.  thanks in advance.
> > 
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