What's your Xmas System wish list?

[AJSki2fly]

Somebody's been to see Mik (unique audio) recently I feel

Well it was over 2 years ago, and I do not intend to go again in the near future or have a long conversation with Mik about hifi, although we do chat now and then. Every time I tap hifi with Mik I seem to get an overwhelming desire to buy some that is beyond my means and definitely moving to wards inducing the parting of me and SWMBO. So I avoid too much contact.

I still say that the system I heard at Mik's is the best I have ever experienced in 45 years of listening to various its of kit, some mine and others not.

[Bigman80]

As I'm pretty much further on the journey than I thought I'd be at this point, my 'dream' changes/system is not quite as far fetched. The mantra has been and will continue to be performance beyond £.

In 2019, I'd like a couple of minor changes.

I'd like a pair of speakers.

Dream speakers: Focal Scala Utopia

Realistic: God knows where I'll end up. Tannoys aren't off the menu but hoping to have a loan of some JMlabs so will see what happens there.

I'd also like another phonostage just for fun. Likely to be SS so

Dream SS Phonostage: Paradise? Maybe something else like a Vida. Dunno. Like I said, it's just for fun so not really bothered.

Realistic: X1 (DIY phonostage Angus is working on) or Valab LCR phonostage or OTP3 (Firebottles new work) or whatever comes up at the right money. Like I said, just a bit of fun.

Lastly, and most likely,

A rebuild of the Kontrapunkt b.
I'd like it to be a Vienna rebuild so WRD, Vienna

[Bigman80]

Phone won't let me edit that, weird!!

Cont....

Vienna suspension, replicant stylus etc. It's be difficult to beat that cartridge for less than £2k so I'd be pretty much finished in terms of upgrades.

[Scooby]

I got my Xmas wish: A minty boxed pair of Ref 3a MM De Capos. I have fancied a pair for years but it was worth the wait.

[Macca]

I'd like it to be a Vienna rebuild so WRD, Vienna

Why would they name a cartridge after Rigsby's cat? Must be some big Rising Damp fans at Ortofon I guess.

[Scooby]

Why would they name a cartridge after Rigsby's cat? Must be some big Rising Damp fans at Ortofon I guess.

More to the point, why did Midge Ure write a tribute song to a moggy?

[jandl100]

Somebody's been to see Mik (unique audio) recently I feel

Haha - yes, I recognised a Mik system straight off as well.

Rockport tt. Check.
F*ck off big Jadis amps. Check.
Rockport speakers. Check.

[walpurgis]

I got my Xmas wish: A minty boxed pair of Ref 3a MM De Capos. I have fancied a pair for years but it was worth the wait.

Very nice. I'd like some myself.

[AJSki2fly]

I got my Xmas wish: A minty boxed pair of Ref 3a MM De Capos. I have fancied a pair for years but it was worth the wait.

Happy Christmas, I remember reading that they are rather good speaker and tonally very good, enjoy.

[Spectral Morn]

I got my Xmas wish: A minty boxed pair of Ref 3a MM De Capos. I have fancied a pair for years but it was worth the wait.

Very nice speakers, a man of taste.