ajay124
Well-Known Member
The Vienna Acoustics are gone. The fact that they are gone forever has slowly started sinking in. My listening room bears a desolate and empty look. Silence, instead of music, hovers in the air. My cdp, amps and cables give me cold, accusing stares. They seem to be asking: Who's next on the chopping block?
Building a hifi system is a complex affair. An affair wrought with anxiety, confusion, passion and frustration. It is a roller coaster ride occasionally ending in happiness but quite often in tears. Limited funds, limited knowledge and limited opportunities for auditioning brands ensure that the long and winding road to audio bliss is full of pot holes and speed breakers.
One would assume that by the time we start building our third or forth system we would have acquired sufficient knowledge to progress smoothly. But personally I don't expect any smooth rides this time around. The biggest obstacle is that I have no idea what the size and acoustics of my new listening room are going to be like. We intend to shift to Panjim early next year. If we can manage to find a spacious bungalow in the Dona Paula, Campal or Altinho localities then I may have 250-350 sq feet room for music. But if we have to live in an apartment, then the listening space is going to be considerably smaller.
I knew that one day I would be changing my present system. I thought it would be a slow and calculated approach. But the reality is that at the moment I have no idea about the shape, size or budget of my next system. One thing is clear. Ill be looking for something different from my present system. Change is always good. We may build strong bonds with something or someone but finally there is always a moment when we have to move on.
Recently I have started assimilating fresh information and opinions about the brands which I find interesting: Dynaudio, ATC, Harbeth, Magnepan, Tannoy, Thiel and Sonus Faber for speakers. Accuphase, Esoteric, Luxman, Mcintosh for amps. I am also willing to consider local brands like Lyrita, Rethm and Cadence. I am open to buying locally or importing from abroad. The Esoteric SA-10 will remain as the source. For speakers I am more inclined towards stand mounts rather than towers. For amplification I am willing to consider both tube and solid state. I am looking for a system which would play western classical, indian classical, jazz and rock with an equal degree of flair and refinement. I am looking for a touch of bloom and sweetness in the sound. I am looking for a light and airy sound. Foot tapping and finger clicking tempos. Lean and tightly controlled bass. A decent soundstage. Speakers which disappear when the music starts playing. I am looking for a system which does not dominate the room and which begins playing music with the least amount of ritual or drama
Building a hifi system is a complex affair. An affair wrought with anxiety, confusion, passion and frustration. It is a roller coaster ride occasionally ending in happiness but quite often in tears. Limited funds, limited knowledge and limited opportunities for auditioning brands ensure that the long and winding road to audio bliss is full of pot holes and speed breakers.
One would assume that by the time we start building our third or forth system we would have acquired sufficient knowledge to progress smoothly. But personally I don't expect any smooth rides this time around. The biggest obstacle is that I have no idea what the size and acoustics of my new listening room are going to be like. We intend to shift to Panjim early next year. If we can manage to find a spacious bungalow in the Dona Paula, Campal or Altinho localities then I may have 250-350 sq feet room for music. But if we have to live in an apartment, then the listening space is going to be considerably smaller.
I knew that one day I would be changing my present system. I thought it would be a slow and calculated approach. But the reality is that at the moment I have no idea about the shape, size or budget of my next system. One thing is clear. Ill be looking for something different from my present system. Change is always good. We may build strong bonds with something or someone but finally there is always a moment when we have to move on.
Recently I have started assimilating fresh information and opinions about the brands which I find interesting: Dynaudio, ATC, Harbeth, Magnepan, Tannoy, Thiel and Sonus Faber for speakers. Accuphase, Esoteric, Luxman, Mcintosh for amps. I am also willing to consider local brands like Lyrita, Rethm and Cadence. I am open to buying locally or importing from abroad. The Esoteric SA-10 will remain as the source. For speakers I am more inclined towards stand mounts rather than towers. For amplification I am willing to consider both tube and solid state. I am looking for a system which would play western classical, indian classical, jazz and rock with an equal degree of flair and refinement. I am looking for a touch of bloom and sweetness in the sound. I am looking for a light and airy sound. Foot tapping and finger clicking tempos. Lean and tightly controlled bass. A decent soundstage. Speakers which disappear when the music starts playing. I am looking for a system which does not dominate the room and which begins playing music with the least amount of ritual or drama
