Can imagine how this question may have been hashed and re-hashed in here...but here goes.
Musical preference: Radiohead, Scissor sisters, Nouvelle Vague, George Michael, Yes, Dreamtheater, Pink Floyd, Rush, Soundgarden, Maroon 5, Queen, Dire straits, cutting crew, simple minds, johhny hates jazz and likes.
I like classical music as well and plan to build a collection on LP's for the same. not much into jazz at this point, however, love listening to them time and again.
The million $ quesion - Budget:- 3 lakhs (all inclusive, 1 lakh at a time spread in 3-5 months)
Current scenario: At present i have all the music on CD's. but, as mentioned, i plan to include LP's therefore a turntable. however, i would stress on CD as a source in the budget with the option to add turntable into the mix later on.
Where do i plan to Use it: I have bought a new flat; and plan to dedicate one bedroom for Music and movies. however, this budget and focus is strictly for music. so, it's going to be a leather sofa with carpet up front and ambient lighting to soak up hours.
What do i need help with:
I would like to buy what is absolutely required of the above, to rule out or to add any other components, it needs to make least 5% more OR less significance to the overall sound respectively.
What am i looking for in terms of sound:- warmer glow, detailed midrange, non fatiguing, authority (dire straits slam?), imaging, soundstage. the whole aura of a band playing in your room. to best summarize - a mahavishnu orchestra concert at Rang Bhavan.
What im not looking for: harsh glary highs, brittle sound & boominess.
Musical preference: Radiohead, Scissor sisters, Nouvelle Vague, George Michael, Yes, Dreamtheater, Pink Floyd, Rush, Soundgarden, Maroon 5, Queen, Dire straits, cutting crew, simple minds, johhny hates jazz and likes.
I like classical music as well and plan to build a collection on LP's for the same. not much into jazz at this point, however, love listening to them time and again.
The million $ quesion - Budget:- 3 lakhs (all inclusive, 1 lakh at a time spread in 3-5 months)
Current scenario: At present i have all the music on CD's. but, as mentioned, i plan to include LP's therefore a turntable. however, i would stress on CD as a source in the budget with the option to add turntable into the mix later on.
Where do i plan to Use it: I have bought a new flat; and plan to dedicate one bedroom for Music and movies. however, this budget and focus is strictly for music. so, it's going to be a leather sofa with carpet up front and ambient lighting to soak up hours.
What do i need help with:
- CD players
- DAC's (if it helps paint the overall picture)
- Preferably no preamp, unless you folks strongly feel its a requirement (i think the signal path should be shortest, i could be wrong)
- Amplifiers
- Speakers
- Stands
- Racks
- isolators
- Cables/interconnects
I would like to buy what is absolutely required of the above, to rule out or to add any other components, it needs to make least 5% more OR less significance to the overall sound respectively.
What am i looking for in terms of sound:- warmer glow, detailed midrange, non fatiguing, authority (dire straits slam?), imaging, soundstage. the whole aura of a band playing in your room. to best summarize - a mahavishnu orchestra concert at Rang Bhavan.
What im not looking for: harsh glary highs, brittle sound & boominess.
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