arancano
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I am glad I've lasted to 73 years old. I've blissed listening to music over the last 50 years through live performances and with a large variety of hi-end and hi-end adjacent gear. Although memories can deceive us, my current rig is the culmination of a fabulous journey.
Perhaps my hearing has gotten less discerning, but the Heco Aurora 1000, fed by a Willsenton R8, Schiit Saga passive preamp, Denafrips Pontus II DAC and Iris DDC via Blue Jeans cabling is the most synergistic and musical audio system I've ever had. The analog front end with a new generation Technics SL-1210GR turntable, Lyra Delos MC cart and Pro-ject Tube Box DS2 phono preamp is every bit a match for the digital side. And the least costly.
I would not be able to evaluate recorded music reproduction without having had live concert experience for five decades. With those sounds stored in my memory banks, I can easily see why the soundstage, instrument separation, transparency, detail, three-dimensionality and tonality of my current system translates into uncontrollably shaking my Cuban hips to Caribbean rhythms, dropping tears of sadness and joy, and feeling the deep satisfaction that terrific musical performances and sound reproduction can create.
I would also not be able to evaluate recorded music reproduction without having had the experience of listening to outstanding, and often quite expensive, gear over the years. I was fortunate to be friends with the owner of Chicago's premier audio store. I've heard the best of the best in my own listening space, having had take-out privileges for practically any gear that could be easily carried in and out, Top-of-the-line Magnepan, Dahlquist, Quad, Martin Logan, Focal, KEF and Klipsch speakers have been among the many exceptional speakers in my listening rooms.
That's why at this point I can safely say that I am thoroughly satisfied with my audio rig. End game system? Who knows? Death is the only real end-game. However, I can safely offer the observation that for $6,000 you can have sound quality that rivals audio systems many times that cost. The crowning acquisition that showed all of my gear at its best was the recent purchase of the Heco Aurora 1000 speakers.
Practically any well-recorded music can sound exceptional through these speakers. It measures extremely well and hears just as good. How often can we say that? They are a veritable steal at their current Amazon price of $1,600 a pair. Mention any descriptor typically used for speakers and the Heco 1000 punches way above its price, and as high as any speaker I've heard.
I would not in the least hesitate to recommend them for a trial in your system. They can be easily returned if purchased through Amazon. However, I would bet that is minimally likely to happen. You may not have my experience with live music or heard the large variety of top-end gear I have. However, I think their sound is so engaging that anyone with a decent front-end and intact hearing will be able to appreciate them.
If there was a rating of six stars, they would certainly qualify for a Wow! and an OMG!
Perhaps my hearing has gotten less discerning, but the Heco Aurora 1000, fed by a Willsenton R8, Schiit Saga passive preamp, Denafrips Pontus II DAC and Iris DDC via Blue Jeans cabling is the most synergistic and musical audio system I've ever had. The analog front end with a new generation Technics SL-1210GR turntable, Lyra Delos MC cart and Pro-ject Tube Box DS2 phono preamp is every bit a match for the digital side. And the least costly.
I would not be able to evaluate recorded music reproduction without having had live concert experience for five decades. With those sounds stored in my memory banks, I can easily see why the soundstage, instrument separation, transparency, detail, three-dimensionality and tonality of my current system translates into uncontrollably shaking my Cuban hips to Caribbean rhythms, dropping tears of sadness and joy, and feeling the deep satisfaction that terrific musical performances and sound reproduction can create.
I would also not be able to evaluate recorded music reproduction without having had the experience of listening to outstanding, and often quite expensive, gear over the years. I was fortunate to be friends with the owner of Chicago's premier audio store. I've heard the best of the best in my own listening space, having had take-out privileges for practically any gear that could be easily carried in and out, Top-of-the-line Magnepan, Dahlquist, Quad, Martin Logan, Focal, KEF and Klipsch speakers have been among the many exceptional speakers in my listening rooms.
That's why at this point I can safely say that I am thoroughly satisfied with my audio rig. End game system? Who knows? Death is the only real end-game. However, I can safely offer the observation that for $6,000 you can have sound quality that rivals audio systems many times that cost. The crowning acquisition that showed all of my gear at its best was the recent purchase of the Heco Aurora 1000 speakers.
Practically any well-recorded music can sound exceptional through these speakers. It measures extremely well and hears just as good. How often can we say that? They are a veritable steal at their current Amazon price of $1,600 a pair. Mention any descriptor typically used for speakers and the Heco 1000 punches way above its price, and as high as any speaker I've heard.
I would not in the least hesitate to recommend them for a trial in your system. They can be easily returned if purchased through Amazon. However, I would bet that is minimally likely to happen. You may not have my experience with live music or heard the large variety of top-end gear I have. However, I think their sound is so engaging that anyone with a decent front-end and intact hearing will be able to appreciate them.
If there was a rating of six stars, they would certainly qualify for a Wow! and an OMG!
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