I've got too many (ugly)boxes.
I was struck by this fact some time ago but maybe I've been living in denial...I sprang the idea to Mrs Gromit about having some matching gear, and perhaps even cutting down on the number and size of the boxes on our QS rack.
As a result (and since she's been saying 'ooh that'd be a nice idea' which actually means 'flog your current gear and get summat pretty') I'm considering doing so. There are one or two factors here which are quite important...
1. The CDI being a top-loader is a PITA as it has to sit on the top shelf. Much rather have a front loader which can be slotted in more neatly.
2. The IVDR and IX togetherweigh around 40kg and are a bit bulky - something smaller and neater would be a Good Move (and be better for my back)
I have considered the following - any comments from you guys would be gratefully received (especially from those who've heard/owned the gear!). By the way, I'll keep my beloved Spacedeck as I know I can't really beat it without spending quite a lot of dosh. I had considered a Rega P7 as part of an all-Rega set up though.
NAS/P75/Puresound A30/Puresound CD player (don't know much about thisplayer unfortunately).
NAS (or maybe even P7)Rega Cursa 3 (with MC stage)/Maia 3 power/Saturn CD - I appreciate this is a top-loader but using SS amps this isn't a problem. If I went for a valve amp the CD player has to be front-loading so the amp can sit on the top shelf.
NAS/P75/SugdenA21/CD21
NAS/P75/Exposure3010S/3010S CD player (I didn't really like the older 3010 ampbut have heard the 'S' is a better piece of kit).
Music tastes? Pretty much everything from AC/DC to William Byrd.
Budget - hopefully the above choices will give folk a reasonable idea of how much I've got to spend (ie not a huge amount). Value for money is very important too - something which I believe the Rega stuff offers. Oh...and it has to sound groovy.
Thanks for any ideas.
I was struck by this fact some time ago but maybe I've been living in denial...I sprang the idea to Mrs Gromit about having some matching gear, and perhaps even cutting down on the number and size of the boxes on our QS rack.
As a result (and since she's been saying 'ooh that'd be a nice idea' which actually means 'flog your current gear and get summat pretty') I'm considering doing so. There are one or two factors here which are quite important...
1. The CDI being a top-loader is a PITA as it has to sit on the top shelf. Much rather have a front loader which can be slotted in more neatly.
2. The IVDR and IX togetherweigh around 40kg and are a bit bulky - something smaller and neater would be a Good Move (and be better for my back)
I have considered the following - any comments from you guys would be gratefully received (especially from those who've heard/owned the gear!). By the way, I'll keep my beloved Spacedeck as I know I can't really beat it without spending quite a lot of dosh. I had considered a Rega P7 as part of an all-Rega set up though.
NAS/P75/Puresound A30/Puresound CD player (don't know much about thisplayer unfortunately).
NAS (or maybe even P7)Rega Cursa 3 (with MC stage)/Maia 3 power/Saturn CD - I appreciate this is a top-loader but using SS amps this isn't a problem. If I went for a valve amp the CD player has to be front-loading so the amp can sit on the top shelf.
NAS/P75/SugdenA21/CD21
NAS/P75/Exposure3010S/3010S CD player (I didn't really like the older 3010 ampbut have heard the 'S' is a better piece of kit).
Music tastes? Pretty much everything from AC/DC to William Byrd.
Budget - hopefully the above choices will give folk a reasonable idea of how much I've got to spend (ie not a huge amount). Value for money is very important too - something which I believe the Rega stuff offers. Oh...and it has to sound groovy.
Thanks for any ideas.