Is this a good combination??

Hi Guys,

I would like to seek your expert opinions in below combination, My question is, What do you all think about it and also is this a right move? Compared this to my Meridean 800 series is this going to out perform my current setup (Meridean 800) or shall I try another combination if yes what? I was thinking about wilson Audio Max 2. but have not audition it. Thanks guys.

• Sonus Faber Stradivari Homage Red Gloss
  
• Harmonix Package :
  
• Reimyo Transport CDT-777 with harmonix power cord 2M
  
• Reimyo Dac999ex with Harmonix Cord 2M
  
• HS102 Coaxial Cable
  
• Goldmund Mimesis 27.3L Analague Pre-Amplifier
  
• Goldmund Telos 400 Mono Power Amplifier (pair)
  
• Transparent Reference Speaker Cable 8fts (pair)
  
• Transparent XL RCA MM2 2M (DAC To Pre Amp n Pre To Power Amp)
  
• Nordost Valhalla Power Cord 2M
  
• Transparent PLMM Power Cord 2M
  
• Transparent PIR PowerIsolator Reference For Power Amplifier
  
• Harmonix TU-202 ZX Tuning Feet For Power Amplifier
  
• Harmonix RF-999mkII Tuning Feet For Speaker
  
• Harmonix SYN-100 Tuning Feet For Pre Amplifier
  
• Harmonix RF-909 Tuning Feet For Dac n Pre amp
  
• Harmonix RFA-7800 Room Tuning 18disks
  

Friend,
Wow... You are very fortunate to have more than RM500k to spend on equipment.

There is no right or wrong here. You have probably heard the cliched statement, 'The components should match each other' too many times. This is partly true and partly false. Many of us think it's purely an art, but there is some level of scientific and technical explanations to it.

Most of the components there are very good in their own regard. However, do take some time to analyse the background of the components and how they came to this point when they were designed.

1. eg. Goldmund is an amp designed to be very wide-bandwidth (>1MHz). How do you take further advantage of its performance potential by choosing your cables correctly that complement this characteristic and will not curtail/rolloff the bandwidth/speed potential?
   
2. What do you like in your current setup and wish to preserve its strengths?
   
3. What more do you want out of your system that you feel could be improved upon?
   
4. What ancillary equipment do the designers use when they are in the midst of creating a product (eg. the amps used by Sonus Faber to design the Stradivari Homage). You may not necessarily use the same amps, but at least you get a fair idea of the design parameters (huge impedance fluctuations across the frequency spectrum, high phase angle etc.) that were part of the tradeoffs in achieving the desired sound. Some indirect information on this can be obtained when you write to the respective manufacturers or read factory tour articles in magazines.
   

Hence, if you can adopt a more technical approach to it or find a reseller who can do so, you can come closer to maximising the potential.

Nevertheless, you have a wonderful base to start with that many can only dream of. Well done.

Hi-Fi 4 Sale wrote:Friend,
Wow... You are very fortunate to have more than RM500k to spend on equipment.

There is no right or wrong here. You have probably heard the cliched statement, 'The components should match each other' too many times. This is partly true and partly false. Many of us think it's purely an art, but there is some level of scientific and technical explanations to it.

Most of the components there are very good in their own regard. However, do take some time to analyse the background of the components and how they came to this point when they were designed.

1. eg. Goldmund is an amp designed to be very wide-bandwidth (>1MHz). How do you take further advantage of its performance potential by choosing your cables correctly that complement this characteristic and will not curtail/rolloff the bandwidth/speed potential?
   
2. What do you like in your current setup and wish to preserve its strengths?
   
3. What more do you want out of your system that you feel could be improved upon?
   
4. What ancillary equipment do the designers use when they are in the midst of creating a product (eg. the amps used by Sonus Faber to design the Stradivari Homage). You may not necessarily use the same amps, but at least you get a fair idea of the design parameters (huge impedance fluctuations across the frequency spectrum, high phase angle etc.) that were part of the tradeoffs in achieving the desired sound. Some indirect information on this can be obtained when you write to the respective manufacturers or read factory tour articles in magazines.
   

Hence, if you can adopt a more technical approach to it or find a reseller who can do so, you can come closer to maximising the potential.

Nevertheless, you have a wonderful base to start with that many can only dream of. Well done.

Hi,

Thanks for your reply, its a huge decission to spend that kind of money on a hi fi system but it has been a passion since I can remember. Its a dream come true.
I appreciate your input and now i have a better idea and will go into more research before commiting to this setup.
Also Thank you for coming up with this forum now all hi fi enthusiast can get together and gain more knowledge from each other. Well done!

Hi Silver,

That is one hell of a list. I had difficulties reading them, lol. Two thumbs up for that. Real Hifi guy. At the age of 29 you have done very well. Keep on with the journey

alex wrote:Hi Silver,

That is one hell of a list. I had difficulties reading them, lol. Two thumbs up for that. Real Hifi guy. At the age of 29 you have done very well. Keep on with the journey

Thanks man, it was never easy been through hell to get where I am. I had my fair share of failure in life and learn a lot from those mistakes I have made. This setup will be the most expensive birthday gift I will ever buy for myself and I hope i will enjoy it for years to come.

What kind of sound are you looking for and the type of music you listen to?

alex wrote:Hi Silver,

That is one hell of a list. I had difficulties reading them, lol. Two thumbs up for that. Real Hifi guy. At the age of 29 you have done very well. Keep on with the journey

Me too, hard long list for me to read them as well ....haha welcome to the Journey Of Sound !

yup, it depends much on what kind of music ur listenin to

Hi Guys I listen to alot of mainstream jazz and instrumentals. I am trying to create a system that would sound as live as possible. I just love live performances you can feel the energy and aura surrounding you. I might be asking too much here but I just want it to be as perfect as possible. This is going to be one hell of a journey and once its done I cannot imagine the satisfaction!!!

Hi Silver,

Those are indeed true hi-end products you listed, an audiophile's 'wet dream'. Anyway, your question is a tough one. As mentioned by the previous members, the best judge is your own ears. After 30 years of hifi (bought my first Rega 3 in 1979), I've learned a few things that I can share with you:

• systems synergy takes precedence over price. Price is a reflection of quality, but it could also be due to high production costs or worse high margin.
  
• don't always trust reviews. It's a good start but your personal experience might contradict.
  
• the greatest influence in sound is your room. Have a good proportioned room and don't discount the importance of room treatment.
  
• dealers who don't allow home demos at this price level are not worth dealing with.
  
• a perfect system does not exist. We buy equiptment based on our own priorities. What we like today we might not like tomorrow hence this hobby becomes a never ending journey which we call 'upgrade'.
  

May your journey be a smooth one!

shaikhy wrote:Hi Silver,

Those are indeed true hi-end products you listed, an audiophile's 'wet dream'. Anyway, your question is a tough one. As mentioned by the previous members, the best judge is your own ears. After 30 years of hifi (bought my first Rega 3 in 1979), I've learned a few things that I can share with you:

• systems synergy takes precedence over price. Price is a reflection of quality, but it could also be due to high production costs or worse high margin.
  
• don't always trust reviews. It's a good start but your personal experience might contradict.
  
• the greatest influence in sound is your room. Have a good proportioned room and don't discount the importance of room treatment.
  
• dealers who don't allow home demos at this price level are not worth dealing with.
  
• a perfect system does not exist. We buy equiptment based on our own priorities. What we like today we might not like tomorrow hence this hobby becomes a never ending journey which we call 'upgrade'.
  

May your journey be a smooth one!

Hi Shaikhy,

Wow 30 years, you must be really experience in this then! I am trying to get a home demo done probably after CNY and then that would be my deciding factor. I would agree that there is no such thing as a perfect system because 3 months ago I thought my meridean was a perfect system untill I started hearing other system and I realise I am not satisfied after all, hence the major upgrade.

shaikhy wrote:Hi Silver,

Those are indeed true hi-end products you listed, an audiophile's 'wet dream'. Anyway, your question is a tough one. As mentioned by the previous members, the best judge is your own ears. After 30 years of hifi (bought my first Rega 3 in 1979), I've learned a few things that I can share with you:

• systems synergy takes precedence over price. Price is a reflection of quality, but it could also be due to high production costs or worse high margin.
  
• don't always trust reviews. It's a good start but your personal experience might contradict.
  
• the greatest influence in sound is your room. Have a good proportioned room and don't discount the importance of room treatment.
  
• dealers who don't allow home demos at this price level are not worth dealing with.
  
• a perfect system does not exist. We buy equiptment based on our own priorities. What we like today we might not like tomorrow hence this hobby becomes a never ending journey which we call 'upgrade'.
  

May your journey be a smooth one!

two thumbs up, very true indeed

thats a real cool system you hav plan out. and if you plan to sell your old system i really like the option to see them.

kolabear wrote:thats a real cool system you hav plan out. and if you plan to sell your old system i really like the option to see them.

Hi,

My previous buyer dropout on my meridian digital loudspeaker DSP 7200 and 808i.2 cd player. let me know if you are interested.

Hello Sliver2c,

With the amount of money you budgeted for the list of incredible equipments, the next question you should ask about how much do you spend each day to listen to your "huge" vault of music? If you really a big music buff listening to your system all day long, by all mean the system you wish to have is wonderful. Otherwise, I am suggesting you to rather spend it on attending real life Jazz or intrument concert at any country on the globe. Then, you will have "as life as possible" sound. Let it be Village Vanguard, Blue Notes, Ronnie Scotts. Personally, I did that!

horn speakers anyone? http://www.creationaudio.com.au/Products.html

[quote="azri"]horn speakers anyone? http://www.creationaudio.com.au/Products.html[/quote]

Horn speakers - very nice sound if set up properly.

Hi silver2c

Have you got your system set-up already?

Here are my thoughts,without having heard this particular set up.

1.Your system might end up being too polite.The Reimyo are design to mimick vinyl.I think you would be better of with dcs Puccini with U clock .this has beeen regarded as the ultimate single box CDP.

2.Goldmund???search other forums and you would realize that it is not that highly regarded sonically.If you want to remain continental,Niagra,FM acoustic,Soulution,Burmester are the range of amps you should be looking at.

3.Keep the Sonus;that is a gorgoues speaker.

4.I would think that Finite elemente feet are better than Harmonix;harmonix again is designed to bring more 'flavour'

5.Nothing on Power Conditioner?

6.I would suggest you use a single brand of cabling;Nordost ,perhaps?

Instead of spending so much on hardware for the time being, why not start with treating your listening room first.

Then get the dealers to bring in the high-end stuff to audition in your listening room. At the level you are willing to pay, most dealers would oblige a home audition.

Hi Guys,

I have not come to a conclussion yet still deciding and I had to delay a bit as my room was not properly setup yet. Will update you guys once I am done and will post some pics soon and ROb and tin thanks for the advice.

[quote="tycham"]

azri wrote:horn speakers anyone? http://www.creationaudio.com.au/Products.html[/quote]

Horn speakers - very nice sound if set up properly.

hi tycham, know any local dealer or local made horn speakers manufacture?
have u any knowledge on fullrange speakers? it seems to interest me a lot

sorry sliver, i have to ask tycham here

Sorry azri, not to my knowledge. Only heard from hifi people here horn speakers are nice if properly set-up.

Only horn speakers I have ever encounter are those at Chinese 7th month dinners and pasar malam.