Despite we are in an hi-fi forum, I am not really interested in audio gear, my interest is in classical music and in correctly reproducing the parameters I hear in live auditions, soundstage included.
I own almost 10.000 CDs and 13.000 Lps.
While I had my first audio system in the '70 (a transistor amp, a Philips lp changer and home made loudspeakers), I started serious hi end in 1980. Since then I always looked for a vivid and alive sound. I discovered that it wasn't an easy task!
I have owned many of the commercial tube brands and recently get satisfied with Dissanayake tube amplification system.
I prefer music on vinyl but I have to admit that digital today has filled the gap with analog sound.
Dear Jeff I'm happy that you liked the presentation of 801N, for the rest I completely agree with you: if you calculate an average value of 17 per lp (without considering the many special editions and rare collectible pieces) and a lower 10 for every CD (we have 20 here for a new edition) you obtain a minimum total amount of 321.000 spent on records. As you can argue, following your theory, I can still spend on gear!
I heard a pair of 801N at CES last year with Audio Note 50 watt amps and was blown away with the presentation. I also love my records and personally think that ones system should never cost more than ones media collection. Cheers
