Have I Found Audio Nirvana?

I was just listening to my system, and I got inspired to post a thread which I haven't done in some time. I think that I have finally arrived at audio nirvana. After two years of contantly screwing around with one change after another (can anyone relate?), I haven't added anything in 3 months, and that was the first change in another 3 months. Better yet, I really like my system a lot, and am actually listening to the music instead of analyzing it! Those audio 12th step meetings really work. And to think everyone thinks the first A stands for Alcoholics.

What brought together my mid-fi system was an unexpected surprise. After going through a Creek 5350SE, Classe CAP-151 and a Plinius 9100, I found integrated amp bliss in a Luxman R-117 receiver. I had heard that they were pretty good for the time, and I needed an interim amp while I was waiting to try a Plinius 9200. Got it from an original owner on ebay at 1/7 of the price of the 9200. On my system, it smokes both the Classe and the 9100, and actually has the best characteristics of both without the bad ones. I was shocked!!!

So there you have it. It can be done, and the proof is in the fact that I rarely go to Audiogon compared to the year plus of daily perusing.

Here's the final system for hopefully a long time of audio delight:

Luxman R-117 receiver
Rega Jupiter CDP
Dynaudio Contour 1.3 MKII speakers
Acoutic Zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic Zen Matrix Reference II interconnect
Acoustic Zen Tsunami II Plus powercord (for CDP)
PS Audio Ultimate Outlet with upgraded Audio Excellence AZ Cryo 5362 Receptacle (non-nickel)
Cardas Quadlink powercord with Wattgate 350 plug (from wall to Ultimate Outlet)
Audio Excellence AZ Cryo 5362 Wall Receptacle (non-nickel)
Sound Anchor speaker stands

And for those of you that read this, and have not found that perfect system, stick with Audiogon because my system is a direct result of what I have learned from Audiogon.

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