Decided to finally come aboard, have enjoyed many of the posts on Croft gear etc., and also just hearing about other peoples systems.
My system is currently in a state of flux right now due to one of those purchases that throws a wrench into things, and may be a bit of a long term "works in progress" type of thing. I have always loved Shahinian speakers, mainly the Obelisk, but could never find the right pair used, or really come up with the funds to purchase a new pair. But a fine demo pair of Ob 2's came along last year and I bought them knowing I did not have a system in place that would do them justice. Hence long term project.
Currently I have a Plinius 8200 integrated running the Obs and am using my Naim Uniti1 as a source into them at the moment. A bit hamstrung, but it actually works very well. As always, looking to optomize said system in the future. Maybe a Well Tempered/Dynavector analog rig?
Other bits that I have and play with are a pair of Larsen Model 4 speakers which I absolutely love, a small form, wall placement speaker that plays well above what its diminutive size would have you believe possible. It is one of a very few wall boundary speakers that I have heard that does seem to push the wall behind them away and provides a very spacial listening experience, real music without just the "hi-fi" tricks. A modern take on Sonab/Carlsson designs of the past. I cannot say enough about these little transducers!
I also have a pair of Linn Kan 2's/stands that I am very fond of and can not seem to sell on, they just are a fun speaker to have around for those occasions when you just want something different, yet conveys the music well, warts and all.
A Naim Nap-100 that sees use as well, sometime in conjunction with the Uniti1 and Larsens or Kans, frees up the Uniti a bit with off-loading the amp section to the Nap.
I listen to all types of music, more interested in rock, jazz, alternative stuff for the most part though. But most any music is better than no music!
Tim