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I'm with Blackmass on this one I would have several systems, however I wouldn't necessary fiddle about myself - I would give someone instructions what I wanted when and let them get on with it. Probablty swap gear on a regular basis. I would have a vinyl period and then probably move on something different. As for Rich with the loose women and drugs and booze - not sure - maybe a £100k set up and a bag of winegums and a real ale brewery. We can but dream.
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Originally Posted by Blackmass
Sounds like a plan
To choose whatever one wanted could be a daunting task. However, I think I'd be realistic and not spend just for the sake of it. I know a pair of big 'classic' Tannoys would be somewhere in the mix and a pair of big planar speakers too maybe Maggies or Quads. Amplification is where the choice becomes harder, I'd definitely investigate Nagra and Dartzeel products though.
I would buy an NVA TFS and call it a day,o and a larger room to put it in...and a larger beer fridge,job done.:D
Got one coming next week. :D
Your own dedicated, separate to the main house, audio room is a joy beyond all else. Get the room right first, worry about the equipment later.
Only thing I'd rush out to get would be Magneplanar 1.6s, and in the grand scheme of things they aren't even that expensive. The Little Dot Mk111 preamp with Jungson JA99C poweramp is a wonderful combination that I probably wouldn't bother changing, but a Nagaoka MP200 cartridge would be ordered straight off for the SP10.
Hal55
God forbid this should ever arise Martin.... My friends and relatives would instantly escalate....
Even if "I had people to do it" or the resources to buy anything required, the challenge and enjoyment DIY gives me would be impossible to replace, whether that be building furniture, equipment, whatever... I simply enjoy it.. The parts would be more affordable I guess, so don't think the budget constraint would mean a lot.... If I couldn't build it I would buy it, a turntable rig probably, that would be about it...
Aside from building houses with dedicated listening rooms, a spacious and well kitted workshop would be where my major investment would go... From there, all things are possible..... Could replace the Lambo I guess...or get new router bits for it...
Building different amp/speaker/? designs, building a V8 Morris Minor, just making things, would become a full time rather than part time hobby...
Sigh.....
I could end up spending a lot over my lifetime. Much of it due to my curiosity with building all things valve-like. I'm now thinking about building some snazzy transformers... just need to get the maths sorted and I'll be away.
In the end, DIY does save money on each item built, but there is something addictive about idea of building the next component.
Andrew
the minute the money was in my account my first call would be to these guys in korea
www.silbatoneacoustics.com about $500k should cover it
If money were no object then like others the house would be the first priority. I'd have a Huf House (i know the acoustics would be awful :-)) built somewhere remote and sunny (probably still in france, though further |South..perhaps Italy) and then create within it a space for listening. Not a separate room as I like to listen to music with my family.
Once house and room sorted i'd spend a good chunk on the hifi and lots of vinyl and cds...and an automated cleaning machine as my DIY effort is a PITA.
Would have an AV set up too for watching films.