My journey into music started about 5 years ago when I received a Turntable and Speakers from my room mate. They were a Technics Quarts Drive and Polk TSI300 Towers. My wife wanted a surround so I got a Pioneer VSX1021. This is where I started to learn about speaker placement and found how I could squeeze every bit of music I had out of my speakers. I then upgraded to the Pro-Ject TT. This was a night and day difference. I craved more! after I convinced the wife we went through a few shops and demoed Paradigm, B&W, and Martin Logan. There were others but in my price range and to our tastes these companies stood out. I ended up going Electrostatic. I will never look back! I love how spacious and exact everything is.
There is nothing quite like listening to records and drinking (coffee in the morning, whiskey at night )
My plan for the future is to get a separate amp for the stats. I like the idea of Emotiva but I havn't gotten that far yet. I also need a new Pre, whether that is a receiver so my wife can keep her center channel and surrounds, or a stereo pre amp, only time will tell. I think the big catalyst for change will come when I move into a house so I can have a dedicated room.
This was my first piece of the system put together when I started with budget Polk TSI300's. This is the piece I am trying to upgrade. The wife likes the reciever/ surround sound so I am trying to fond something with Pre-outs to add a beefy amp to help power the ESL's.
Pro-Ject Debut Carbn
When I got this table I had a bit of motor noise. I took out the shipping screws and that issue was resolved. Whenever the seasons change I have to adjust the washers to avoid a buzz, but so far I love this Turntable. I was using an older Technics P mount TT but this upgrade was perfect. I plan on getting a speed box in the near future too.
Martin Logan ESL
Martin Logan ESL's are super crisp and fast. I demoed these up against Paradigm and B&W but in this price range I couldn't be happier with the sound from these babies.
Sony 55XBR850
55XBR850 Sony's second year 4k model. I generally will throw on album artwork as im listening.
AudioQuest Type 4
I compared this to Kimber Kable, I found the AQ to have a bit more body or Umph! Maybe I was crazy but I like it :)
