[seamonster]

Hi, all -

I joined today, but have been reading this forum for a while. Bought a pair of DVA M225 amps a few years ago, and am really happy with them.
They're powering a pair of Daedalus Muse Studio, which likewise bring about joyous feelings.
A VPI Prime turntable, Soundsmith Zephyr MIMCStar cartridge, Soundsmith MCP2 MKll phono stage, B.A.T. VK-42SE line stage, and a Marantz
Ruby SA-KI player round out my hodge-podge system. I think it sounds really good.
Anyway, I have to go submerge for a while -   

[oskar]

Killer system there. I'd love to hear it.
Welcome to the forum 

[Jeff_From_Michigan]

You might call it hodgepodge, but when I look at those components, they look to have been carefully chosen.  That is one very nice system.

Welcome to AC!

[AllanS]

Welcome aboard! 
One person’s hodgepodge is another’s curated.  Nicely done either way.

[seamonster]

Thanks, everyone - concerns about quality pretty much dictated my decisions to buy, not to mention attempts to control spending. Also, I always try to buy assembled, if not made entirely, in U.S.
Looking ahead to learn from members here -

[peter4jc]

Very nice!  Welcome, seamonster.  Where are you located, if I may ask?

[seamonster]

Been in Texas for a little while.

[1965]

I think most somewhat run a hodgepodge. Just found a never used NOS Soundsmith MIMC from an old dealer. Not sure I don’t like it a bit better than the Voice😊 Same weekend found a year old NP1 -owner moving to tubes. 

[seamonster]

1965, I believe you're right. I see few folks with full suites of gear.

I think I'm about due for a rebuild of my cart. Haven't really noticed any degradation of sound, but I've been running it for a few years. I'm guessing I've got a thousand hours on it. The fact that my records are
super-clean helps. I had an ART9 previously, which I'll remount while my Star is at Soundsmith.

Also looking to upgrade my preamp. Bought 4 ODAM series V-caps, per Steve Bednarski's instructions, but have yet to find a reputable shop that doesn't have a six-month waiting list,
and I'm not experienced with a soldering iron. I might have to buy a preamp to use for the duration. Was looking at Schiitt gear.