Gear (I have other gear as well but these are key ingredients/ones that matter most):
Audio research and Bel Canto amplification Bel Canto and mhdt DACs OHM speakers DNM Reson ICs and Pangea Power Cords (to a much lesser extent) Phono section is Linn Axis, Denon DL103R, Electrocompaniet stepup transformer + Mu metal foil shielding around step up transformer
I’ve found the OHM speakers to be the most irreplaceable for maintaining "audio nirvana".
I have heard a large number of expensive/exotic systems that - initially - didn't reach listenability, let alone audio nirvana. As a result, I tend to think too much emphasis is put on equipment and not enough on system/room optimisation.
Not stated as fact, just my observations from voicing hundreds of systems.
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