quadklipsh Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 [] i mean when i get a better gear the previous ones lose interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Many confuse "new" with "better." I don't, neither do my ears. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 My two favorite pieces of gear are a 35 year old preamp and a 50 year old integrated tube amp. [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quadklipsh Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 swl, cmon , plz name em.[H] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis419b Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Let me guess. I am going to say a Scott amp and a Marantz preamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Well, I have a 40 year old TT I use to play 80 year old records through 40 year old Klipschorns using a 45 year old Dynaco ST70. IMHO, all are inherently unimprovable. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 To many, the music is more important than the delivery system. A superb system won't make inferior music and/or an inferior recording more enjoyable. Conversely, an excellent recording of excellent music is still enjoyable when played on a clock radio, or even a Bose music machine. Sure it's better on an excellent system, but the diminishing return factor is tremendous. I like to amaze friends with the sound from my DIY single driver (Radio Shack 40-1197) rear horns powered by a mildly modified Dynaco SCA-35 using a Toshiba DVD player. They routinely remark at how much better it sounds than their large expensive systems. One friend likens it to turning water into wine. The whole system cost me less. than $300. One of the enclosures is in the attached photo, but the RS 40-1197 driver is not yet installed. Are they even more impressed by Cornwalls or La Scalas? Sure they are, but not enough to justify (to them) the difference in cost, size and low WAF (which is not to suggest that my DIY single drivers have any WAF). Many people would rather spend their money going to concerts or buying music. It doesn't make sense to them to spend many thousands more on the hardware than on the music to be played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Cool in general, Diz, but the main thing that caught me was the SCA-35. If anyone did a list of the top ten integrateds of all time I wouldn't be able to list the other nine... Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Dave, Several of the Scott integrateds and a well made Eico HF-81 would be on that list, probably ahead of the SCA-35, no disrespect to the Dyna. I also listen to TV and movies over DIY LS3/5As with DIY KEF B-139 TL subwoofers that are more than 30 years old. I've never felt the need to upgrade, but it's only TV after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Let me guess. I am going to say a Scott amp and a Marantz preamp. I'm thinking of trying out some Sansui. Is that stuff any good? [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 To many, the music is more important than the delivery system. A superb system won't make inferior music and/or an inferior recording more enjoyable. Conversely, an excellent recording of excellent music is still enjoyable when played on a clock radio, or even a Bose music machine. Sure it's better on an excellent system, but the diminishing return factor is tremendous. Well Said! Hey QK, always good to see you. Keep in mind, older electronics will need some refreshing/repairing over time, but when brought back to specs., they can rival today's gear. Some people want to have the latest gear and that's fine. But a lot of us have found the older gear to be rock solid and often costing much less than the new stuff. Leaving more money for media and other goodies. How is your Baby doing? [<)] Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Several of the Scott integrateds and a well made Eico HF-81 would be on that list, probably ahead of the SCA-35, no disrespect to the Dyna As well there shouldn't be. I've seen those and heard both, but the SCA-35 was ubiqitous as well as extraordinary. As I moved through transisitor amps over the years it was the memory of the sound of my SCA-35 with Frazier Monte Carlos that eventually woke me up to the shortcomings of transistors and what we'd lost. As was mentioned in the "ten best amps," no doubt others that many will find more deserving, but Hafler's designs will always stand as the tops in price/performance where another dollar bought little and and dollar less would have been clearly audible. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis419b Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Let me guess. I am going to say a Scott amp and a Marantz preamp.I'm thinking of trying out some Sansui. Is that stuff any good? You might find one or two that sound pretty good and Ive got one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quadklipsh Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 To many, the music is more important than the delivery system. A superb system won't make inferior music and/or an inferior recording more enjoyable. Conversely, an excellent recording of excellent music is still enjoyable when played on a clock radio, or even a Bose music machine. Sure it's better on an excellent system, but the diminishing return factor is tremendous. yes , i second dennie , well said and phrased just right !!![] How is your Baby doing? and many thanks for asking about my kiddo , dennie , shes doin great mashallah , shes the best passion i ever had . centre of attention at home for everyone . []. thanks again. always good to have your replies . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quadklipsh Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 To many, the music is more important than the delivery system. A superb system won't make inferior music and/or an inferior recording more enjoyable. Conversely, an excellent recording of excellent music is still enjoyable when played on a clock radio, or even a Bose music machine. Sure it's better on an excellent system, but the diminishing return factor is tremendous. yes , i second dennie , well said and phrased just right !!![] How is your Baby doing? and many thanks for asking about my kiddo , dennie , shes doin great mashallah , shes the best passion i ever had . centre of attention at home for everyone . []. thanks again. always good to have your replies . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 To many, the music is more important than the delivery system. A superb system won't make inferior music and/or an inferior recording more enjoyable. Conversely, an excellent recording of excellent music is still enjoyable when played on a clock radio, or even a Bose music machine. Sure it's better on an excellent system, but the diminishing return factor is tremendous. Well said, indeed, and TRVTH When all is said and done, it's about the source material... Hey, qk, I apparently missed the advent of the baby. Blessings on you and all your house! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quadklipsh Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 malette, thanx pal [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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