Originally posted by Markus Sauer
Merlin,
if I'm au courant, you have sold your Tact-based system because you wanted to integrate a turntable into your set-up and the Tact is not ideal for that (although a phono stage and an A/D card would have solved the integration problem?). You have sold the turntable that made you wish you had one.
You bought Sim Audio stuff and have since sold it.
Do you know what system you'll end up with? How do you go about choosing your new system?
Markus, my philosophy is somewhat different. I choose to try all different kit at home, gaining experience of it in a real enviroment over a period of time.
I try to buy at a price that enables me to sell at a profit or at least get my money back. One day I may feel I have tried enough and can settle with one setup. My approach, is one of a continous learning curve, which may expalin why I question those who extol the virtues of their kit without a great deal of experience of the alternatives.
I have over the years owned kit from Linn, Naim, Mana, Theta, Audio research,Rega, Primare, Michell, Pink Triangle, Meridian, Bryston, Classe, TacT, Proac, Martin Logan, Wilson ,JM Labs, Dynaudio, Merlin, Sim, Rel, B&W, dCS, Teac, JBL and others. I find the comparison interesting. For me I enjoy learning.
I can enjoy music on just about all of the above, and when I replace the Sim kit, I will try something else. SO do stay tuned for the next installment!!