Synergy with affordable components = class a+


We often read about or hear the boulders, lamms, aesthetix's(try pronouncing that one), magicos, mbl's, dartzeels, walkers, galibiers, continuum etc. etc.
Even if I could afford them, would I pass up on all the little guys that give us a big bang for the buck?
I am quite astonished with what I obtained! Therefore I thought of starting this thread that would include reasonably priced systems that make us feel like we are approaching that stratospherical class of equipment that cost as much as traveling around the world to dine in all the finest restaurants in the swiss alps, Japan, Paris, Nice, Italian riviera,Quebec City!!!, Buenos Aires, Lyon, Barcelona, Brussels, Vancouver, Tokyo, St. Petersburg, Vienna(for the concerts especially) Roma, London? --- or as much as a home, though I would rather travel and make the world my habitat.
So I got something IMHO that works nicely.
Speakers: Merlin VSM. Amp & Pre: Simaudio. Phono: Ear 834p (Modified). Cartridge:Sumiko Blackbird. Tonearm:Graham 2.2. Turntable:VPI TNT (Modified). Cables: Assortment includes Cardas, Signal Cable, Anti-Cables. Room extensively treated. Hearing Heh! cared for with supplementation.
And if anything made a big difference don't hesitate to share.
I found improving the source made the biggest difference!
pedrillo
Pedrillo, by the looks of Your awesome rig,

we both seem to "think outside the box".

Although I am not in Your League, You have some sweet
equipment that sounds good and looks good.

Passion is the word. Music, and the desire to hear our songs
as cleanly, and clearly as possible often moves Us to try
unconventional methods to often achieve amazing results.

I know You Love Your music Sir. It's a great feeling,
when you HEAR the Grand results from much cognitive and
physical energy over years to finally be "Done!"

Oh I am working on the pictures. Expect mix in match.

Fortunately my pleasure is derived from what I "HEAR" in music, not solely what I see.

Keep Audio Alive, share the Music!

Peace To All.
Sorry it took so long to post any pictures.

I don't like to feel like I am showing off.

Because I am NOT at ALL!

I know that I am Blessed to be able to enjoy Music

at the level I do.

Under "Budget" look for "Live Sound" that is my pictures for now.

Peace to ALL!

I Love Music