This should be fun to watch....

Didn't he already jump on the Devaliet bandwagon? Where can he go from that?????
 
I suggested M3's paired with Vitus, Jorma & maybe a splash of PAD or Siltech, but there is lots of organic, musical sounding gear out there at all price points. Keith's combination of Brinkmann, Dartzeel and Devore is one example :audiophile:.
 
He seems to really like Gryphon Audio. I think he'll end up with either the Diablo 300 or Antilleon EVO. He'll build the system around the amp is my guess. Either way this should be fun to follow for sure.
 
A good article and, I think, a really balanced perspective from Jeff.

It is very possible to assemble a very musical and engaging system without having to spend > $100K. While we are seeing inflation levels in audio that don't exist elsewhere in the economy, there are a lot of good looking and sounding products being developed for sale at reasonable prices.

As long as there is demand and willingness to pay top dollar for extreme stereo components, manufacturers will continue to design, build and sell.

Look forward to reading Jeff's journey in audio.
 
So will it be cones or horns? :)



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cmarin said:
So will it be cones or horns? :)



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I suspect active monitors, and DSP filtered subs will fill the void. To stay below five figures (let alone six), complete systems must be from larger product runs.
 
Who thinks Jeff will move away from cone & domes?

I highly doubt it, but I could see MBL? Maggie 20.7's?

If he sticks with Cone & Domes, I could see Magico M3's, Gryphon Trident II, Vivid.

Jeff loves Vivid, so that's what I would bet on.
 
Mike said:
Who thinks Jeff will move away from cone & domes?

I highly doubt it, but I could see MBL? Maggie 20.7's?

If he sticks with Cone & Domes, I could see Magico M3's, Gryphon Trident II, Vivid.

Jeff loves Vivid, so that's what I would bet on.
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I don't think he'll do another Magico or panels either as they both seem to need to be matched properly because of their unique designs. I think he'll go for more of a conventional designed speaker.
 
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http://www.soundstageultra.com/inde...39-jeffs-getting-a-new-stereo-system-part-one

I like Jeff a lot. He's a no BS kind of guy and has a great 40,000 foot view of the industry. Not every review gets a glowing "best I've ever heard" conclusion either.

This should be fun to watch....

I really enjoyed Jeff's "what I would buy" series. I hope he brings that back for 2017.
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This is intriguing. About time someone with credibility lets some hot air out of the audiophile balloon.

Too many people appear to think that more expensive automatically means better. Fair enough, it is an easy assumption. But people should listen more, trust their ears. What if in reality high price just serves as a reassurance for insecure buyers who don't trust their own judgment enough?

Very interesting indeed to see what Jeff comes up with.


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Ok, you looked at LS. So in terms of electronics, what comes after Solution that is quick and detailed, but a bit more affordable? Maybe Nagra to stick with the Swiss, Inspiration series Constellation as they are a bit warmer than the bigger brothers and sisters, or even Hegel (reviewed favorably in Soundstage before).


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Ok, you looked at LS. So in terms of electronics, what comes after Solution that is quick and detailed, but a bit more affordable? Maybe Nagra to stick with the Swiss, Inspiration series Constellation as they are a bit warmer than the bigger brothers and sisters, or even Hegel (reviewed favorably in Soundstage before).


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I would think Pass X.8 series is a possibility.


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Quality and performance wise - absolutely. I thought about it, but if I am not mistaken, Fritz appears to prefer the somewhat more detail focussed or thinner sounding amps.

My next power amp is likely going to be a Pass x.8.

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Jeff tends to gravitate towards, what I call, "hi-fi sounds". Uber clean, extended, high resolution, uncolored sounds. I don't see a major change from that (for example, Harbeth with a tube amp!)

It would be fun if he did a complete and total departure from the past and did some Avantgarde Trio XD's with SET amps, but I just don't see it.

Mike
 
I can see him go with D'Ag integrated amp paired up with Rockport Cygnus (he's a fan of the Rockports) and maybe a Berkley Ref DAC with an Aurender A10 source. At list, I think we're talking $140Kish so half that at industry accommodation. Don't know about cabling and PCs but prolly middle of line stuff so another $15K at list adjusted for industry accommodation prices. No vinyl...he's not into that (nor tubes).

I am not suggesting these components specifically per se but like for like at these price points.
 
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I am not suggesting these components specifically per se but like for like at these price points.
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I think that is a nice list. But wasn't his point however to go for more family friendly price points? I guess 140K is less than half compared to his previous rig, but it's still a tad much for toys that do not involve the family as he explained it.

Personally I think it would be much more interesting if he would look into much more affordable price points and identify the jewels in the field. That said, I think he still would like to review the ultra high end stuff, so that combination might be difficult to pull off.


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