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some comments on what you said earlier.
First - You will never forget that moment. Also things in the analog vinyl world move real slow (33.3 rpm) :^)
6-9 months is but a blip.
Secondly - in regards to budgets. If you have multiple "interests", I find that budgets are all relative anyway. For example with my own experiences.
I have two constant year round interests - running and music (meaning buying/acquiring of music)
I also have at least three seasonal interests; audio gear (colder months), cars and boats (warmer). It's a good thing these are seasonal interests. fwiw I spent more on running shoes in 2016 than actual audio gear.
So just something for you to consider before you make a decision. This is after all a hobby. I know in my case also when Audiophilia Nervosa does strike, I tend to remember those moments.
Cheers Chris
some comments on what you said earlier.
I started with a $6 to $10K budget and now I am considering a $25K setup
I spent a number of hours listening to the Gavia II from Thom Mackris. Very nice presentation. However, we switched over to his prototype rim drive using magnets and I became hooked on the more pronounced delivery of each note. Problem is the deliverable product is slated for 6-9 months away and the price is well above my total budget.
First - You will never forget that moment. Also things in the analog vinyl world move real slow (33.3 rpm) :^)
6-9 months is but a blip.
Secondly - in regards to budgets. If you have multiple "interests", I find that budgets are all relative anyway. For example with my own experiences.
I have two constant year round interests - running and music (meaning buying/acquiring of music)
I also have at least three seasonal interests; audio gear (colder months), cars and boats (warmer). It's a good thing these are seasonal interests. fwiw I spent more on running shoes in 2016 than actual audio gear.
So just something for you to consider before you make a decision. This is after all a hobby. I know in my case also when Audiophilia Nervosa does strike, I tend to remember those moments.
Cheers Chris