The $3K all in exercize.

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SO, here are some ideas I came up with...

 

The all in one... Peachtree Nova65SE Integrated Amp & DAC at Music Direct

 

Integrated: Marantz PM8005 Integrated Amp at Music Direct

 

More power: Peachtree SonaDAC/AMP Bundle at Music Direct

 

Speakers: Focal Chorus 806V Bookshelf Speakers (Pr) at Music Direct

 

Focal Chorus 726 V Tower Speakers (Pr) at Music Direct

 

Dragonfly DAC: Audioquest DragonFly v1.2 USB DAC at Music Direct

 

Jitterbug: AudioQuest Jitterbug USB Filter at Music Direct

 

Pick and choose from the list... That took me two minutes, I am sure with more time put into it there are a ton of options out there. This list assumes you already have a computer.

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There isn't anything to understand.

 

I agree.

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All used gear but amp

 

 

ASUS Vivo VM60 i3 4gb PC $200

B&W 7NT $600

Schiit bifrost multibit $500

Emotiva XPA gen3 $900

Beer $800

 

haha, love it!

[AudioDoctor]

Peachtree Nova 150, $1,499

 

Amplifier with DAC - nova150 Integrated Amplifier | Peachtree Audio

 

Focal Chorus 816V $1,299 right now

 

Focal Chorus 816V Tower Speakers (PR) at Music Direct

 

Get cables from Blue Jeans and you're set.

 

you could run a pair of Magnepan speakers too.

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18 minutes ago, GUTB said:

 

I’m neurotypical. I’m reality-based. Obviously I make mistakes but I’m a better source for audiophile advice than Massdrop.

 

Do you know what those words mean?  The fact you keep telling us you consider yourself "neurotypical" makes me think you aren't.  Maybe you should go get some professional help.  I am not even saying this to be mean, I am being serious here GUTB.  Perhaps you have an as yet undiagnosed neuro non typical thing going on.  That's okay, I know a lot of high functioning people with autism, but you have to learn how to communicate better with others that see the world differently than you do.  Otherwise, you'll get nowhere.  Especially with arrogance and condescension grounded in nonsense.

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14 hours ago, Rexp said:

Gutb criticizes a system recommedation and your response is to question his sanity?? You are the one who is nuts, get some help!

 

Do you honestly think I said that after reading one post?  Also, being on the autism spectrum doesn't make a person insane.

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58 minutes ago, Rexp said:

Do you think because the majority dont value gutb's forthright opinions that the majority must be right? I take the opposite view. One of the reasons I trust gutb's opinion is that he runs a turntable unlike the majority of posters and that makes him a true audiophile.

 

I run 2 turntables...  What does that make me?

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1 minute ago, Jud said:

 

OK, that was kinda funny.

 

I have to agree.

 

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5 minutes ago, GUTB said:

I don’t want to ignore your analysis of me out of hand, I strive to be reality-based and get past my ego. It’s an interesting thought. In exchange, don’t you see that you’re being somewhat hypocritical by having a much higher end system than OP and pretending that he’s well positioned in audiophilia?

 

Wow...  was she right.  I don't even know how to respond to that.

 

Is price of a system how we are to judge each other on this forum?  Is it how we judge their opinions and insights?  Would you like us to use that same criteria to figure out how much weight to give your opinions and insights?

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The OP, Plissken, was a thought experiment, not him trying to find an actual system.

 

Yes, you be supportive, you make your recommendations, and be happy that he enjoys music as much as you (maybe?) do.  If you want everyone to enjoy what you consider High End Sound, then you should be offering to pay for it.  Speaking of which, I need a check for 24K to reimburse me for my recent upgrades...

 

edit:  I'll make you a deal and subtract the amount I sold my replaced gear for...

 

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1 minute ago, GUTB said:

 

So why the hypocrisy? Why aren’t you recommending components that you consider good?

 

Did you read the first page of this discussion?  I don't think so, or you would have seen my recommendations. Furthermore, what does that have to do with your comments and hypocrisy on my part?

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29 minutes ago, semente said:

 

A DJ?

 

You're the second to make that Joke...  ha!

[AudioDoctor]

2 hours ago, semente said:

Yes, I saw the other as I was reading down the thread. Sorry about that. 

 

No worries, it made me laugh!

[AudioDoctor]

I am convinced GUTB is either an AI gone rogue, or a person here simply to see how much he can antagonize other people simply for his own amusement.  No woman would do that, they are too smart. I just can't figure out why he is here at all. If you are a real person, I stand by my earlier assessment.  You need to go see a professional.

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7 hours ago, beerandmusic said:

 

1.  I have never read a novel in my life and am not about to start now.

2.  There is only one authoritative book in the world i live.

3.  I don't need to read any book, nor to dig any deeper than the common sense in my own mind.

 

I never suggested that IQ has any significant meaning, and even said that i have a very high iQ, but that I am a stupid fool....so that should show you how much relevance I place on IQ on anything that matters in life....regardless of any of that, i agree to disagree with you and "your book".

 

 

 

 

 

/end

 

Clearly no more discussion needed.

[AudioDoctor]

I am not 50 yet... and even when I am, I'll still have a younger hot blonde wife.

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9 hours ago, beerandmusic said:

 

And if you were as smart as stupid as I am, you would know what I am speaking....  Don't worry youngone, some day you will advance.

 

I know exactly what you're talking about.