After extensive research, and after some terrific advice I received on this excellent forum, I have finally put all the pieces together. Before I place the various orders, I hope you would be willing to offer your critique.
Assumptions:
1. My budget is $9200 (for everything excluding power cords, ICs).
2. I listen mostly to lighter material (accoustic, vocals, and the like)
3. I already own an Accustic Arts CDP
4. I want to start with a 2 channel system, but have the capability of moving toward HT one day.
5. I want to avoid buying used gear.
Proposed purchases:
1. Speakers: MartinLogan Vantages
2. Amp: Dussun V8i (it's an integrated, but I'll just be using the amp section). For a description, look at the first amp listed on this website:
http://www.highendpalace.com/HEP Integrated Amps.htm
Most (though not all) of what has been written about the Dussun has been positive, and, given that I don't wish to buy used gear, it is a pretty good value ($1600, 250Watts@8ohms, 500Watts@ohms).
3. Pre-amp: Cary SLP-98 (http://www.caryaudio.com/products/classic.html. I thought this would add a bit of tube warmth, and the price I've been quoted seems fair, $2600 shipped.
Total spent: $9200
Any advice? Observations?
Thanks in advance!
Assumptions:
1. My budget is $9200 (for everything excluding power cords, ICs).
2. I listen mostly to lighter material (accoustic, vocals, and the like)
3. I already own an Accustic Arts CDP
4. I want to start with a 2 channel system, but have the capability of moving toward HT one day.
5. I want to avoid buying used gear.
Proposed purchases:
1. Speakers: MartinLogan Vantages
2. Amp: Dussun V8i (it's an integrated, but I'll just be using the amp section). For a description, look at the first amp listed on this website:
http://www.highendpalace.com/HEP Integrated Amps.htm
Most (though not all) of what has been written about the Dussun has been positive, and, given that I don't wish to buy used gear, it is a pretty good value ($1600, 250Watts@8ohms, 500Watts@ohms).
3. Pre-amp: Cary SLP-98 (http://www.caryaudio.com/products/classic.html. I thought this would add a bit of tube warmth, and the price I've been quoted seems fair, $2600 shipped.
Total spent: $9200
Any advice? Observations?
Thanks in advance!
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