Any plans for 2023?

Jazid

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My plan for 2023 is to remember my plan for 2022, or maybe write down another one.


Oh, and to stop blowing up MOSFETs which is quite annoying. Somebody should invent a less cranky, static sensitive, more linear, more fault tolerant amplifying device :unsure:
 
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Somebody should invent a less cranky, static sensitive, more linear, more fault tolerant amplifying device :unsure:
Great time to post that, seeing as I'd been looking at the MoFo and have ordered some FETs.

On the other hand, I'm smart enough (just) to take note of my past history with sand stuff, so I've ordered four times as many as I ought to need ;)
 

Jazid

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Pesky Vgs :mad:. I've got four left and need four. Digging in the zener tray ATM for ameliorations.

Mofo is good. I'll stick up a pic of my frankensteins monster tomorrow (y)
 
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Unless they roll up in the next two weeks, a pair of Audio Note speakers. Job done!
Nothing to buy now in ‘23 as The ANJ’s arrived on Thursday. I was informed there might be a 12 week lead time - it took just five weeks. So, a musical Christmas!
 

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Reluctant

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2022 went pretty well, hifi wise, so much better than 2021. Mainly got to where I'm happy source and amp wise; just in speaker juggling mode at the moment. Some do one thing well, others do something else well ~ maybe I just need to settle. Refining interconnects and speaker cables is on the agenda this year; and maybe a DAC upgrade.
 

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Check eBay for Arcam Alpha integrated you should be able to find plenty at <£200, they're great performers for your budget and include a, phono stage.
I’ll have a look.
I also like the Yamaha in black.
But so many models and options !
It takes so much time to write down all the model numbers !
 

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2022 went pretty well, hifi wise, so much better than 2021. Mainly got to where I'm happy source and amp wise; just in speaker juggling mode at the moment. Some do one thing well, others do something else well ~ maybe I just need to settle. Refining interconnects and speaker cables is on the agenda this year; and maybe a DAC upgrade.
What amp have you got ?
 

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Nothing to buy now in ‘23 as The ANJ’s arrived on Thursday. I was informed there might be a 12 week lead time - it took just five weeks. So, a musical Christmas!
Good for you! Enjoy, they’re looking mighty fine!

As for myself, I have some plans. I’d like to put some stone slabs underneath my speakers.

Also I want to trade my piano black Project turntable for something with a bit more of a vintage vibe.
 
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Jazid

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Sorry for the late and ho-hum snap. Space is at a...erm...premium in the man cave just for a change. This project got sidelined by the 6C33C project, and the Tek 575, and a revisit to the Komedy Kondo Klone.
The fan runs silently and is sufficient to keep the heat sinks at 40-45C.
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Looking forward to the Utopik PS for my Klimax Rad 2
See what the 50th Linn Birthday brings. :unsure:
 

zeta4

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Update the the MoFo to a SITFO. Build JX92 MLTL's to replace the disappointing MTM's. Build 2 new usb dacs to compare one with AD1865 and the other with AK4490's. Then I might even build the Innersound electrostat/ KefB139 speakers. Oh and the mrs said "recarpet the room first ".
 

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Receive the Benz cartridge I ordered.
Send off the Restek CDP for major upgrade.
Some ceiling acoustic treatment.

That’s it but like anything, all subject to change.

I just hope the world is a better place next year.
Well this went completely wrong 😂

Cartridge yes
CDP upgrade, not yet
Acoustic treatment not yet

Oh but a new pre amp
Mono power amps
Phonostage

And it’s only March !

Close 😂
 

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Well this went completely wrong 😂

Cartridge yes
CDP upgrade, not yet
Acoustic treatment not yet

Oh but a new pre amp
Mono power amps
Phonostage

And it’s only March !

Close 😂
I hear you, Jon. I promised myself I wouldn't be spending on hi-fi this year. Yeah, that went well... And as you say, it's March. I dread to think what damage I'll be doing to my bank account in the remaining 9 months of 2023 :oops:
 

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Wasn't planning on spending any money on hifi in 2023. But then one of my speakers went a bit wonky.
I wanted to buy a couple of pairs from the classifieds but when I contacted the sellers they were both already sold.
So I ordered a new pair of atc scm7. I hope they arrive on time, or sooner.
Then that's it for this year, definitely no more money on hifi.
 

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I have a really nice pair of Quad 57s doing nothing I have an itch to scratch and would like to try a Naim nait 2 amp with them.
Might that not result in some white smoke? It never would occur to me to put them together, but you’ve probably done your homework?
 

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