What items have you purchased as a result of ASR?

[kemmler3D]

Realistically, quite a lot of my gear was purchased based on reading reviews and comments here:

• UMIK-1
• MOTU M2
• JDS Atom Amp
• Topping D90 (sold), A90, DX3
• LCD-XC
• Truthear Zero Red
• KEF LS60 + 2x KC62
• Nord Acoustics NC500 Monoblock 2x
• JBL Control X
• WiiM Pro (gift)

Hmm, maybe I'd better slow down...

A couple of things: The TRUTHEAR x Crinacle IEMS and the KEF LS60W.

Twinsies! I had a very similar line of thinking on the LS60. The stereophile review and mfr. curves looked great, and I managed to snag a great deal on them, so I figured it wasn't very risky.

Possibly more importantly, my wife actually approves of how they look in the living room, so the stars really aligned in a way I couldn't pass up.

 

[NoMoFoNo]

Cheapies for me, purchased after seeing they did at least reasonably well on ASR:

Schitt Modi 3E
Wiim Pro
Fosi V3
JDS Labs Atom Dac+
JDS Labs OL Switcher
Aiyima A07
Cambridge Alva Duo

 

[AaronJ]

At this point I have completely redone my system based on ASR. When I started I had a hodgepodge of gear that was fine and still sounded quite good, but didn't make me happy. I have purchased 2 pieces of gear entirely off ASR reviews and the rest of my system is basically made up of gear that I like or don't have any reason to upgrade.

I blind-purchased a used pair of Revel M106 and also added MiniDSP Flex running Dirac Live. These 2 components form the backbone of the system and are acknowledged to provide the most benefit to actual sound quality.

I added a second subwoofer after understanding the importance to smooth out frequency response, and to be honest this provided the best SQ improvement aside from the first 2 mentioned. My subwoofers are modest - B&W ASW608 but I like the form factor (size) and don't need anything that can play louder or dig to deeper bass.

The rest of my system are just pieces I enjoy owning. I adore vintage Sansui and run a Sansui SR-929 turntable with Denon DL-103 cartridge and a SUT, AU-5500 integrated amp, and TU-5500 tuner. My digital front end is inexpensive and good enough.

 

[drewdawg999]

The ASR recommended gear I have is piling up. For one thing, I bought 3 SMSL DACs: Sanskrit 10th mkII, DO100, and my favorite the D-6 (it has DSD Direct mode which I LOVE). Don't think I would've went DAC crazy if it wasn't for this place.
The Topping Pre90 is an awesome piece. As is my Hypex amp, a March P502. And so is the THX 789 that drives my planars so well out of the XLR output.
Then I got the Truthear Zero:Red, such a nice bargain, like them a lot despite having to take it in the ear to use them.

 

[Svend P]

I have sold almost everything I owned only to buy ASR approved equipment:

- Denon AVR-X4800H
- Revel F208, M16, C426Be
- HIFIMAN HE400SE
- Sennheiser S560
- Drop Ether CX
- 7Hz Salnotes Zero
- Tanchjim Space-Lite Earphone Amplifier
- Topping D10S

The only things that remains are my 6 pcs. TC Sounds LMS Ultra subwoofers with Crown XLS amplifiers, a pair of Jamo R907, and a Lyngdorf TDAI2200. The last two are so aesthetically pleasing luxury items I get pleasure from them other that the sheer sound quality, so I can't imagine ever replacing them with something that measures better. And I don't think anything has surpassed the TC subs, so they are also keepers.

 

[Jim Creek]

Let’s see, my SMSL DO100, Mani 2, Modi Heretic, Topping Pre90, were bought after reading the reviews here.

 

[fpitas]

A nice wooden grounding box full of rocks and dirt. I didn't pay any attention to the measurements. I mean, you have to listen to see if stuff is good.

 

[xaviescacs]

I don't buy anything that hasn't been reviewed here.

 

[winsome]

Elac Debut Connex and SVS SB1000pro, and praying stops here

 

[onethreetwowaitthatswrong]

Based on ASR alone, a Topping Dx3Pro+ ; the website also helped in the decision to get Sennheiser HD560s but were not the sole contributors to the decision.

 

[Smitty2k1]

Wiim Mini, now a Wiim Pro, DX3Pro+

Eyeing Vanatoo Transparent Zero to finish off my desktop setup...

For my main listening system a Denon x3500, UMIK, and REW.

 

[stoo23]

I only recently purchased an S.M.S.L. C200 DAC (just over a Week ago), based on the review here.
Am I happy ??, Oh YES VERY Much so.
Has transformed my Music playback, especially via Headphones but has made a huge difference to my overall Music playback experience.
Heartily Recommended !!

Thanks Amir, for the Great review, much appreciated

 

[raceskier]

Fosi V3, SMSL SU-1, KEF LS50 Meta

 

[GaryY]

......
I sold Kimber PBJ...

 

[ExPerfectionist]

Purchased partially or fully based on ASR:

Schiit Mani 2
Wiim Pro + Wiim Mini
Topping E50

Other system components:
Marantz SR5015
Rotel CD14 Mk II
Uturn Orbit Plus w AT VM540ML
Ascend Sierra-LX x3
SVS Prime Elevation x4
Rythmik F12SE

Second/office system
Old Denon receiver (w/ Wiim Mini)
Ascend 340-SE x2 (from previous theater system)
Monoprice THX 8"

 

[Mike710]

As they say, I threw the house out the window within the two weeks of being here...

My set-up:
- Aiyiama A07 Max
- Topping E50
- Topping L50
- Polk ES20
- Sennheiser HD560s

Wife set-up:
- Loxjie A30
- Polk XT15
- Sennheiser HD599

We both have our own batcave

Thank you all for you´re help and knowledge. It´s wonderful to be back listening and enjoying music again after some tough times.

 

[hearone]

JDS Atom 2 Amp
SMSL DO300 Dac
WIIM Pro

Probably like many, I had never heard of these brands or never would have considered without a solid review..

One reason I was a quick donor for the value received. Appreciated this site. Thanks

 

[Saturn94]

Drop + DCA Aeon Closed X Headphones (based on ASR review of RT Aeon)
JDS Labs Atom Amp+ headphone amp

A year later, I’m still thrilled with the performance of this combo!

 

[jbattman1016]

Monoprice Encore T5
SMSL A50

 

[dualazmak]

OKTO DAC8 PRO