Are you going after Valhalla 2? 
Not a chance lol
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New phono RCM Theriaa and NAP300dr to de-mullet my system a little bit 
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Start to wind down for retirement, enjoy life, enjoy what you have.
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Iāve owned Magico A3s which I paired with Supernait 3, then 252/300, then 552/500. When we moved house and the new home for the hifi is much bigger, I bought Magico S5Mkii. My wife and I auditioned (in the store) a number of brands and always came back to Magico.
(Coincidentally, we just havent been listening to much music at all for a few months. Yesterday afternoon I put on the Doors first album (HD Tracks hi res version from my home Roon server to my ND555) while we were doing some cooking. My wife just out of the blue said, āThese really are good speakers.ā Maybe the Magico sound isnāt for everyone (there is NO boominess to the bass), but over the years weāve always appreciated their house sound.)
Magicos are characterized by being a bit power-hungry. They do best with some decent current pushing them. Definitely not a problem in my system and the 300DR drove the A3s very well as well.
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I have used an Aria with my Nova since I bought it in 2019.
It was recommended by my dealer who said that he felt, for value/sound, it was an unbeatable phono stage unless you were willing to spend two or three times more to obtain a noticeable improvement.
Iāve not heard them all, but have since heard several others at a higher price point & agree with my dealers opinion.
I think you will enjoy your Christmas!
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Rega Naia, Mercury, Solis and listen to 365x? albums
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I think DCS has the big Magicos in their listening room. The Magico M9
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The mighty M9 , what a beast !!
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Nothing actually planned. When my cartridge needs replacing then possibly some tweaks to my LP12. Karousel possibly.
If cartridge stays good then nothing until 2026.
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Havenāt got any thoughts for any new gear.
Certainly my main components wonāt change.
Hopefully get a few free upgrades on the digital sideas that looks like itās on its way.
But i can see next year being a bit tight, so probably glad i donāt want for anything.
If i do spend it will be on just buying music. Probably more expensive reel 2 reel master tapes.
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Your source already the ultimate source unless verase? lol
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Well wonāt ever replace my vivaldi gear, as i couldnāt afford too or see much point.
Other stuff i have isnāt really in the same league but it works well together.
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My plans for 2025 ā¦ continue to get some exercise, drink some decent wine and listen to great music.
Hopefully nothing more in my system breaks and I have to replace it.
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New magico S2. Launching coming 2025. Perfect size for my room !! 
shall wait patiently for one to demo 
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Very happy with my setup as it is, however, my main PC is running Roon rock. I am unsure if I should get a Roon Nucleus One, or an Apple Mac mini M4 running the Roon Rock. It is not possible to audition these. Probably go for the former, and put a large SSD in it for storage of my ripped CDās. Anyone got any thoughts or recommendations?
Question: upgrade or sell LP12?
Why: It does not sound as good as streaming. Something to ponder for the rest of this year.
While I have upgraded my speakers and amp within the last couple of years and am really happy with the sound of my system I have neglected any upgrades to my LP12.
So when funds allow hopefully in early spring I will be making a trip to the LP12 wizard in Rearsby for a Lingo 4 and a new Karousel bearing.
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Depends on the frequencies of usage .
As a whole, Iām pretty much happy with my setup. I guess Iāll probably have to replace my Rega P8 cart this yearā¦ and Iād like to pickup a Takatsuki 274b rectifier tube.
Iāve also been thinking about adding a pair of ZMF Caldera headphones to the collection but Iāve been thinking about that for over a year so that may or may not happen. Nothing else planned other than to sit back and enjoy what I have.
Oh, I guess buy more vinyl and high res downloadsā¦ with the occasional bottle of Single Malt 
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