Long time lurker....
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
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