Newbie again

Oly84 · « **on:** 20 Dec 2020, 05:23 am »

Greetings All. I have been away from the high end for over 15 years now and am amazed at how much has changed and how much I have to learn and relearn. My last system consisted of a Wadia 15 spinner running to a Z-Systems RDP-1 digital eq that could output the 24/96 signal from my Perpetual Tech upsampler/DAC then to a pair of Cary 805C amps pushing Merlin VSM-SE’s with Harmonic Tech cabling throughput. Currently in the process of building a pair of speakers that will use the Dynaudio Esotar tweeters which I have a NOS pair of, mated with the Scanspeak 8545 midbass drivers which the Merlins used. Plan to push these with a Pass or First Watt and Supratek Cabernet preamp. Looking for feedback from anyone who has experience mating a top tier tube preamp with a solid state amp. I loved my Cary tube amps and would like that sound back with a more physical, dynamic presentation. Looking forward to getting back at it.
To the hunt!

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #1 on:** 20 Dec 2020, 05:53 pm »

Welcome

toocool4 · « **Reply #2 on:** 20 Dec 2020, 06:08 pm »

Welcome to AudioCircle Oly84

Phil A · « **Reply #3 on:** 20 Dec 2020, 08:14 pm »

Welcome!

Otinell · « **Reply #4 on:** 29 Dec 2020, 02:00 am »

Welcome

JLM · « **Reply #5 on:** 29 Dec 2020, 12:50 pm »

Suggest you do more research before getting into DIY loudspeaker building. Read Floyd Toole's "Sound Reproduction" 3rd edition to learn how loudspeakers and subwoofers behave in-room. He recommends shopping for loudspeakers based on spinorama test results and use of 4 evenly spaced subwoofers. With monitors being a given, recommend looking into active designs (very dynamic) that use wave guides to control dispersion and improve imaging. Buchardt A500 and Genelec "The Ones" come to mind. And of course a proper listening room (not small or squarish, well insulated, and hopefully dedicated).