Living long term with one system.

Posted by Merle on March 7, 2007 at 07:37:36

Having owned at least one of every componet ever made [feels that way anyway], I promised my dear wife I was going to buy one last system and live with it at least 5 years without selling or buying any other equipment. I now own the following system:
Rega P3 turntable with a Dynavector 10X5 cartridge.
Rega Mira 3 integrated amp.
Rega Apollo cdp.
Spendor S5e loudspeakers.
Audioquest Bedrock bi-wire speaker cable.
Audioquest King Cobra interconect.
This system, while far from being the most expensive I've owned, makes music as well or better than any I've had through the years. I may add a Rega Radio 3 to complete it but I'm not sure I really want to spend the money for a componet that really won't get a whole lot of use. When I think back on all the money I've spent over the years on gear, well, frankly I'm ashamed of myself. Thousands and thousands and thousands of dollars that could have been put to much better use or better yet, in my savings account. I hope others can learn from my mistakes and just get something that makes beautiful music and be happy with it. My system really should satisfy anyone who's main interest is music, not gear. I really see no reason anymore for 5K amps and tweeky, hand build 3K tube preamps. All I do is switch mine on, set back and enjoy. Finally, life is starting to get good again.

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Topic - Living long term with one system. - Merle 07:37:36 03/07/07 (22)

I can't get that tune out of my head - suits_me 22:06:20 03/09/07 (0)

After all this, you are selling the speakers......... - Ozzy 08:22:25 03/09/07 (0)

Wish my wife felt the same way about her sewing machines.....(nt) - Android 23:24:45 03/08/07 (0)

solution - have 3 of everything! - centaurus3200 15:28:27 03/08/07 (0)

Re: Living long term with one system. - shoe 23:32:02 03/07/07 (0)

One worry I have..... - damage k 16:43:34 03/07/07 (0)

Re: Living long term with one system. - beken 15:19:40 03/07/07 (0)

Re: Living long term with one system. - MylesJ 14:52:45 03/07/07 (0)

With the exception of - G Squared 13:01:48 03/07/07 (0)

Your loudspeakers are key - lancelot 12:10:28 03/07/07 (0)

When I was younger, it was women... - mkuller 11:58:44 03/07/07 (0)

I enjoy the music and the quest for better reproduction. I guess I am too old to let the quest absorb me. - Norm 10:56:25 03/07/07 (0)

18 years now with my rig - anumber1 10:44:22 03/07/07 (0)

I guess 21 years qualifies as "long-term"? - DevillEars 10:14:04 03/07/07 (0)

One cure for the Upgrade Itch: - Charlie S in Maryland 10:00:35 03/07/07 (0)

Re: Living long term with one system. - Bruce from DC 09:49:23 03/07/07 (0)

I'm with you - Quint 09:11:45 03/07/07 (4)

I am shocked, Andy. I always looked to you to try everything. nt - Norm 10:51:47 03/07/07 (3)

As times change, so do people - Quint 03:31:44 03/08/07 (2)

Trying everything..... - damage k 07:23:23 03/08/07 (0)

Good luck with your decision. - Norm 05:47:02 03/08/07 (0)

Re: Living long term with one system. - newyorkp7 08:35:53 03/07/07 (0)

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