Post your stereo system!

MedozK said:

I will officially be updating my entire set up this Christmas. I currently have a Music Hall 2.2 with an AT440MLb and use the Phono input on my Marantz PM5005. I'm have ordered a VPI Prime Scout upgraded with the Prime Plater and 10.5" JMW tonearm with the Ortofon 2m Black. I will be pairing the new 2m Black with an Icon Audio PS2 MM Tube Phono Pre-Amp. I will be replacing the stock tubes with Gold Lion ECC83 / 12Ax7 Tubes. I will also be upgrading all my cables with higher-end brands. So I am hoping that all this will give me a nice upgrade in sound. 

I am really excited to be making this upgrade. I hope this will get me much closer to my "END" system. Although I could see myself upgrading my Marantz amp and speakers at a later time. I currently am using ELAC F5 speakers.

Now the waiting begins, I will be receiving everything next week, but have to wait to Christmas to begin the set-up. Again... can't wait.

MedozK said:

mrussel1 said:

MedozK said:

I will officially be updating my entire set up this Christmas. I currently have a Music Hall 2.2 with an AT440MLb and use the Phono input on my Marantz PM5005. I'm have ordered a VPI Prime Scout upgraded with the Prime Plater and 10.5" JMW tonearm with the Ortofon 2m Black. I will be pairing the new 2m Black with an Icon Audio PS2 MM Tube Phono Pre-Amp. I will be replacing the stock tubes with Gold Lion ECC83 / 12Ax7 Tubes. I will also be upgrading all my cables with higher-end brands. So I am hoping that all this will give me a nice upgrade in sound. 

I am really excited to be making this upgrade. I hope this will get me much closer to my "END" system. Although I could see myself upgrading my Marantz amp and speakers at a later time. I currently am using ELAC F5 speakers.

Now the waiting begins, I will be receiving everything next week, but have to wait to Christmas to begin the set-up. Again... can't wait.

Hey congrats.  You'll love that VPI for sure.  And the new phono preamp will definitely be an upgrade on the internal one you're using now.  Mine is a pretty simple Emotiva XPS-1, but it has impedence controls for moving coil, which makes a big difference.  Even though my Marantz 2245 has a pretty nice internal, I noticed a distinct difference when I added in the discrete pre-amp (even though I was using an Orto blue at the time).  
I'm pretty close to my end game as well.  I will be replacing my vintage Marantz with a modern Mcintosh at some point in the next year.  

Appreciate it, I really can't wait. I have always thought McIntosh stuff was very nice... but damn those prices.

mrussel1 said:

My local store asked me to demo this Luxman 507ux. It's all analog and 110 wpc. Supposedly a Mac killer,  but vintage fans will recognize the brand.  

mrussel1 said:

dudeman said:

mrussel1 said:

My local store asked me to demo this Luxman 507ux. It's all analog and 110 wpc. Supposedly a Mac killer,  but vintage fans will recognize the brand.  

Nice! Luxman made some killer sounding gear. There's a piece of it right there on your counter. 

It should sound a little cleaner and more neutral than your Marantz. True to source amplification with good power, solid build and effective tone shaping capabilities make it easy to get great results in lots of different listening spaces with a variety of speakers and other outboard gear. 

I'm excited for you to try it out. 

It is so much better than the Marantz. I listened to a first press Aja, Kind of Blue (MOFI 45 rpmx2), and DMB Crash ( AAA analog).  The bass extension is worlds apart,  plus you can hear so many layers in the bass.  Warm,  mellow, delicate.  I really can't believe how much more liquid everything became.  Beautiful fit and finish.  

Tim Simmons said:

I'd like to know about Ed's new setup. 

I know theres some McIntosh gear. Can't remember what table he had. There was a glimpse of one briefly on his wife's IG. But that McIntosh stuff stands out because of its light color. 

BB162610 said:

I recently upgraded from some vintage McIntosh solid state gear to this MA252 integrated hybrid amp. It really makes my Cornwalls sound fantastic. Next move to upgrade the TT. 

BB162610 said:

Yes, I bought it new.  Took about two months to get from the time I ordered it from the dealer, and I am only a couple of hours from Binghamton! 

BB162610 said:

mrussel1 said:

BB162610 said:

Yes, I bought it new.  Took about two months to get from the time I ordered it from the dealer, and I am only a couple of hours from Binghamton! 

Awesome.  I love the tube/ solid combo.  Definitely get the best of both worlds.  I debated that path but in the end did C49 with Mc 152 separates. 

Very nice!  The tubes really make my Cornwall 3s sound fantastic.  I do miss my meters though, I am sure I will be upgrading down the road.  What speakers are you using in your system?  Is that a VPI TT?  How do you like it?