Archive through August 21, 2007
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Silver Member Username: StryvnPost Number: 402 Registered: Dec-06 | Marc, Nice clean setup with foliage. Nice. I love that TT and those meters! Is that Bob Marley in the dining room takin' a toke? |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5221 Registered: Feb-05 | "wifes" oops slip of the tongue! |
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Silver Member Username: StryvnPost Number: 403 Registered: Dec-06 | Art, Compared to what I have now, I'll bet if I build that cabinet and haul it upstairs, throw the components in there, get rid of the spagetti back there, and drop a flat screen on it, she'll forget how much she doesn't like it. I may even get an attaboy. On the other hand, I should check on shipping to Oregon first. |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5222 Registered: Feb-05 | That's what I'm talkin' bout!!! |
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Bronze Member Username: WattsssupBarrie, ON Canada Post Number: 25 Registered: Aug-06 | Thanks Stryvn. It is indeed the great Bob Marley taking a toke in my dining room. The place just wouldn't be the same without him. Cheers. |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5223 Registered: Feb-05 | Nick, I really like those big old Paradigms...they had real wood veneer and the whole deal. Full sound that can fill most rooms quite adequately. Stephen, what stands are your Emma's on. They look like Triad's. |
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Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10Post Number: 246 Registered: Jun-07 | Art- I totally agree. There didn't seem to be any information on them hardly on the net. All I knew is that there was a big Hi-Fi award sticker on each speaker under the grill. So I emailed the lead tech support guy at Paradigm, Gary Takeda. He gave me a big spec sheet on them, and told me that they were a long time favorite for him from Paradigm. So I picked them up. Got them for a good deal as well. |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5224 Registered: Feb-05 | A friend of mines roommate just got married (out go the big speakers) and sold his absolutely perfect pair of those. I would have bought them (where I'd put them I don't know)but I just didn't have the cash at the time. Man, they were beautiful. His were used as rear channels in his HT which had Studio 100's for fronts...god that thing rocked!!!! |
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Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10Post Number: 247 Registered: Jun-07 | OMG!!!! That is nuts. Did he notice a huge difference from the original Studio Monitors to the Studio 100's?? From what Gary said they used the same tweeters in the Studio series right up to the new Versions that just came out late last year. |
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Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10Post Number: 248 Registered: Jun-07 | Oh, and what was his receiver? |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5225 Registered: Feb-05 | At first he used a Rotel RSX965 (my favorite AVR of all time). Then he added a Sherbourn 5x200 watt power amp. He then bought a Rotel Processor and a 70 inch DLP set. All gone now as he has gone to Boston bookshelf speakers with in walls for rears and a big Marantz AVR. He really didn't have a good ear so I'm not sure what he thought the differences were. Again he was my friends roommate...I really don't even like him. |
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Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10Post Number: 249 Registered: Jun-07 | Right on. I was just curious. I know they are power hungry, and when I added the C272 onto them it really breathed some life into them. Im glad I finally talked to somebody who knows what they are.lol. People look at them in my setup and say...ahh he went cheap and got a old pair of speakers...ahhh no I was in the market for NEW speakers and heard these and bought them instead. My friend who owns the Paradigm MOnitor 11's(monitor series all around as well) with a H/K 635 receiver and a Rotel RMB1075 power amp powering all of it, even admits that the sound I get with the C272/Studio Monitors blows his out of the water. Mainly of course they are the Monitor 11's. |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5226 Registered: Feb-05 | Yep, yours was the predecessor to the Studio Reference series back when Paradigm was making speakers that could shake the walls. Had to give them some current but once done they were/are awesome. And I think they are the most intimidating design they ever made...damn they are big! |
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Silver Member Username: StefanomVienna, VA United States Post Number: 874 Registered: Apr-06 | Art: Stands are from Parts Express. They're cheap, but reasonably effective. I filled them with sand in the three tubes, so they're heavy enough. At some point I might replace them with something a bit more robust though. I'd be curious to hear what Tim would recommend. |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5230 Registered: Feb-05 | Cool Stephen thanks for the reply. It's official, my wife loves her new system. She was in her office with a big grin on her face listening to Lucinda Williams "West". She wound up choosing the Pinnacle AC650's and I took the B&W DM610i's for my office. The Polk's just didn't gel in my living room and the KLH's are going to be rears in a 4.1 HT (I think, haven't auditioned them yet). Still amazes me how much better her old Sony DVD player sounds than my Denon DVD2910....hmm... |
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Gold Member Username: NuckPost Number: 8287 Registered: Dec-04 | Art, is that what pushed you to the Rotel/Paridigm that you had? The Studio Monitor 20's and that 965? |
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Gold Member Username: Stu_pittIrvington, New York USA Post Number: 2054 Registered: May-05 | Art, I'm assuming you're going vintage and cheap for your wife's office system, but... Have you considered the Arcam solo? I've got no idea how much it costs, but when I was getting a new cartridge a gentleman was auditioning one for his office. It sounds great for what I'm assuming is its intended application. |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5232 Registered: Feb-05 | Stu, I'm going old and vintage for both of our offices. For the cost of an Arcan Solo I can build systems for my entire neighborhood. "It sounds great for what I'm assuming is its intended application" No, it just sounds great period! Those Pinnacles are one of the most neutral and balanced speaker I have ever heard at any price and the Kenwood integrated has taken to digital like it was analog...sound is warm and very detailed. Huge soundstage and pinpoint imaging...have to hear to believe! |
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Gold Member Username: Stu_pittIrvington, New York USA Post Number: 2055 Registered: May-05 | Stryvn, There's no shame in what you've got going on. Have you seen Redman show his ghetto Staten Island mess of an apartment on MTV's Cribs? Now that was awful. Nuck, You renegging on your 'show me yours and I'll show you mine' statement? Great pics and conversation everyone. Keep it all coming. What about the rest of the regulars who've quietly avoided this thread? I know you're lurking... |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5233 Registered: Feb-05 | Yep Nuck I loved that old Paradigm?Rotel combo! Stu, I assume you have been spinning some vinyl...how's it sounding? |
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Gold Member Username: Stu_pittIrvington, New York USA Post Number: 2057 Registered: May-05 | The most musical setup I've ever had in my own home. I know better speakers and a better turntable will sound better, but the gear is just getting out of the way so easily right now. If my system never evolves passed where I am right now, I won't lose any sleep at all. I was considering a P3, but after hearing my Xpression with the Dynavector, I ain't buying another table until I can comfortably afford a P5! Give me about 3 years. I want to buy a house, then get new speakers that'll work well in the space. A P5 will be what brings it all together and stops this madness. Well maybe until I have kids and they're old enough to start buying good stuff for. If I had PMCs and a P5, my system would be absolutely perfect. I wouldn't look forward, backward, or sideways. |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5234 Registered: Feb-05 | Right on Stu! |
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Gold Member Username: NuckPost Number: 8291 Registered: Dec-04 | Stu, you have a lot of confidance and conviction in your words there. And I have no doubt that you will gain everything that you work so hard for. I be pullin' for ya mon. |
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Silver Member Username: Mike3Wiley, Tx USA Post Number: 622 Registered: May-06 | Nuck, Damn it man, quit screwing around and get yourself a cammera. Art, nice work with the camera and your kit! saurabh, butcher blocks look good there. I need to get bigger ones for my MAC. They used to be big enough. Oh well. stryvn, almost missed yours in the middle of Art's sequence. How did you pull that off? LOL BTW you have one to many wires back there what's wrong with you? OK mine is coming up next, after dummying down the size time and again. Yeech. Buy a 7 Mega-pixel Nikon and all I do with it is post pictures here. (Not really, just lately) |
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Silver Member Username: StryvnPost Number: 407 Registered: Dec-06 | I can't speak for everyone here, but I'm looking forward to Mike's pictures. And Nucks drawings. Great thread, Stu! |
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Silver Member Username: KevincorrFairbanks, Alaska Usa Post Number: 147 Registered: Jul-07 | Too cool! I don't know what to say. I am jealous of everyone. |
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Silver Member Username: Mike3Wiley, Tx USA Post Number: 623 Registered: May-06 | View from The Chair  Left side of soundstage  Right side of soundstage  Acoustic Treatments Left  Acoustic Treatments Right  My Rack  Mcintosh MC-7300 aka Big Dog  Anthony Gallo SA (amp for 2nd coil of my speakers' woofers, i.e. Sub-Amp)  Rogue Audio 99 Magnum Pre-Amp  Linn Sondek LP12  Rega Saturn  The view the amps share  Big Dog's Wooden Blocks  |
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Silver Member Username: Sukhoi30New Zealand Post Number: 145 Registered: Jun-06 | Wow Michael W Nice set up, Saturn -> Rogue -> Big Dog -> Yummy |
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Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10Post Number: 250 Registered: Jun-07 | Nuck- Not sure if you meant to say Studio Monitor 20's or maybe you did?? Just Studio Monitors. They are what became the recent Studio 100's. You probably already know that, but I thought I would mention it. Man I can't wait to see your PSB's and RS8's. Art-Your right their huge. They stand taller than my audio stands, are twice as deep and weight a total of 180 pounds or so.lol. And yes they have brought a few things down off my walls. Michael Wodek- I will make some popcorn, dig in, and await your pictures like a young school boy in a candy store. I'm excited. Stu- My favorite thread so far. Great stuff. |
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Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10Post Number: 251 Registered: Jun-07 | ahhh man..I posted just as you did Michael. Michael - What can I say man, I'm in tears. lol. No really do you think you could tame it down a bit on the high end gear, show off!! lol Man wicked wicked stuff. So happy you posted that. Im jealous. One day ...one day...*wimper* P.S. pssst...you wanna trade me your MAC for my pudding cup?? |
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Silver Member Username: Sukhoi30New Zealand Post Number: 146 Registered: Jun-06 | This is the best thread by far for me as well Every set of pic has something to admire for the setup Nuck - cant wait to see your  Commn buddy, we are all waiting........ |
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Gold Member Username: My_rantzAustralia Post Number: 1474 Registered: Nov-05 | Some great setups here guys. MW, good thing you have a dedicated room, while the gear is outstanding, I think the WAF might leave a little to be desired if it were in the living area :-) |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5235 Registered: Feb-05 | Mike I'm expecting that Mac amp to make the rounds...lol! Nice setup.... |
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Silver Member Username: StryvnPost Number: 408 Registered: Dec-06 | Mike, I'd love to sit in that recliner for a few hours with a coupla "runners" flippin' the vinyl and bringing cold beers for me so I wouldn't have to get up. Nice stuff. Wish I coulda made it down there in Sept. |
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Silver Member Username: Mike3Wiley, Tx USA Post Number: 626 Registered: May-06 | Thanks guys. M.R. you could not be more right. Marsh cannot stand even being in the room, with the acoustic panels all over, the boxes of records, and the constant supply of beer cases for the corner fridge, not to mention the guitar gear. That and she hates seeing speakers which is how I ended up swapping / selling 5 floor standing speakers to Nuck. Heck I have my PSB 5i Sub and Mirage Omni-stats sitting on a built in stand behind the family room LCD, just so she doesn't have to see speakers. She keeps asking me when she can have "her" room. I don't get it, she has the kitchen, laundry room, and dining room. Nick, depends, what's in your pudding cup? There's better and worse systems out there than mine. Mine is the best for me, gives me the sound I sought. In that respect I believe all of our systems are on equal footing. They are what they are or will be based on how WE want to enjoy our music. Most of us are on this board because we share the same passion about our music and our kits. Nuck? |
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Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10Post Number: 252 Registered: Jun-07 | Michael- Chocolate.lol. Well said man. Very nice gear.Congrats. |
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Silver Member Username: StefanomVienna, VA United States Post Number: 875 Registered: Apr-06 | Impressive setup there Mike. |
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Gold Member Username: ExerciseguyBrooklyn, NY United States Post Number: 1237 Registered: Oct-04 |  |
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Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10Post Number: 253 Registered: Jun-07 | Christopher- Very nice, clean setup. Almost a sexy look to it. Cute dog too. Love the looks of those bookshelves. |
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Gold Member Username: ExerciseguyBrooklyn, NY United States Post Number: 1239 Registered: Oct-04 | Thanks, I had to squeeze things together the a bit to get in the pic. Those Beta 20s sound as good as they look. |
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Gold Member Username: My_rantzAustralia Post Number: 1475 Registered: Nov-05 | That's a nice woofer, CM! |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5236 Registered: Feb-05 | Very nice Christopher!!! |
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Silver Member Username: KevincorrFairbanks, Alaska Usa Post Number: 152 Registered: Jul-07 | Michael Wodek- Those are some unusual speakers. I have never seen them before. Will have to look/listen next time I visit the States. Look futuristic. Art: Rega R5. Those I am familiar with but did not know the cabinet was made by Castle? Is that true? And nevermore to be? Nice. |
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Silver Member Username: StryvnPost Number: 411 Registered: Dec-06 | Looks good, Molloy. I like them speakers/stands. |
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Gold Member Username: ExerciseguyBrooklyn, NY United States Post Number: 1246 Registered: Oct-04 | Thanks again. El Cheapo $39 Dayton Tri-Tube stands from Parts Express (same as Stephen M. up the thread), I'm thinking of spraying them a metallic color. The tables are Boltz with a Raw Steel satin finish. I really like the looks of these Soldsteel stands, but not the price.  http://www.musicdirect.com/products/detail.asp?sku=ASOLIDSS7S |
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Silver Member Username: StryvnPost Number: 412 Registered: Dec-06 | Yea...you're a camera guy too, no? They're real "tripod-ish". |
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Gold Member Username: My_rantzAustralia Post Number: 1480 Registered: Nov-05 | While there's room: here's my pics again. A click on my moniker will provide the info. Without the flash, under normal light the cables are difficult to see (good thing too).    |
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Silver Member Username: Sukhoi30New Zealand Post Number: 148 Registered: Jun-06 | M.R Awesome, very good asthetics i would say. the clock and the lizard on the left and the other wall hanging on the other side gets a nice symetry to the listening corner. Cheers |
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Silver Member Username: KevincorrFairbanks, Alaska Usa Post Number: 153 Registered: Jul-07 | stryvn- I love that cabinet with the TV on it. You built that? |
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Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10Post Number: 255 Registered: Jun-07 | M.R.- Beautiful setup. Very cool looking room. Very nice gear. |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5237 Registered: Feb-05 | MR, very nice setup and room...great taste! |
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Bronze Member Username: WattsssupBarrie, ON Canada Post Number: 26 Registered: Aug-06 | Mike - Very nice system. Love the Mac. And those speakers.... Chris - great setup! No need to paint the stands, that black looks real good. MR - Nicely done room and system. Love those plants. |
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Silver Member Username: StryvnPost Number: 413 Registered: Dec-06 | Kevin- naw, I didn't build it. I was going to build it for my gear in the new house but the wife doesn't like that one. I need to find or design a rack with more of a mission furniture feel to it as she prefers this style. Now, I'm considering Art's advice tho...build the one pictured above, fill it with my gear and throw a flat screen on top. The wife just may change her mind. Especially after living with the gear set up the way it is now for a year...she hates it more than I do. |
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Silver Member Username: StefanomVienna, VA United States Post Number: 876 Registered: Apr-06 | Nice setup Chris. Nice dog too! MR: Classy! Your room looks like something they could post in an advertisement. I have to say, its pretty neat to see all of this equipment in one thread. I only ask to keep it coming folks. Nuck, Jan, Frank, Gavin, etc, come on! |
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Gold Member Username: Stu_pittIrvington, New York USA Post Number: 2061 Registered: May-05 | Kevin, To the best of my knowledge, Castle didn't make the cabinets for Rega. They made them for the Naim Ariva. Rega speakers are either on hand or have a very short wait through my dealer, which leads me to believe Castle wasn't afilliated with Rega. |
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Silver Member Username: Mike3Wiley, Tx USA Post Number: 629 Registered: May-06 | Chris, nice clean set up. Do the vases provide upper range dynamic extensions? M.R. Looks like you really understand WAF. With the left side being so open was it difficult to dial in the center? Did you have to do anything with the wall on the right? Quads make for nice furniture dude! |
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Silver Member Username: KevincorrFairbanks, Alaska Usa Post Number: 159 Registered: Jul-07 | I looked at Naim floor standers. Good looking like a lot of stuff here. I am not going to post pics because I would feel like being in the Lakers shower room at 5'8"! I could post a pic of the wife, he he. |
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Silver Member Username: StefanomVienna, VA United States Post Number: 885 Registered: Apr-06 | There are lots of different levels of equipment here Kevin. I certainly don't own anything by McIntosh, Wilson, etc. Feel free to post a couple shots. You won't get laughed at by anyone. |
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Silver Member Username: Mike3Wiley, Tx USA Post Number: 630 Registered: May-06 | KC, are you starting a significant others pic thread? |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5238 Registered: Feb-05 | Let's not...my wife would kill me! Kevin, where's the gear man... Nuck still stayin' out. |
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Silver Member Username: KevincorrFairbanks, Alaska Usa Post Number: 163 Registered: Jul-07 | Michael- no, just saying that's all I have to brag about. |
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Silver Member Username: StryvnPost Number: 414 Registered: Dec-06 | Post Kevin. Thou shall post! Nuck has suddenly become a lurker. |
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Gold Member Username: NuckPost Number: 8298 Registered: Dec-04 | Naw, I havn't even reconnected it yet since having it out to the block party on Saturday last. Imagine it being a stack of black componants, none illuminated, in the middle of an empty unfinished basement. With vewy vewy quiet speakers. When the lights start working, I will post a few pic's, and I don't care about the unfinished room. Maybe get some pointers there! |
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Silver Member Username: Mike3Wiley, Tx USA Post Number: 631 Registered: May-06 | Nuck, do you have a virtual system or what? Heck, you say you use the PC as a DAC, how about a picture of that? That can't be virtual as you have to have something in order to post 8298 messages. |
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Silver Member Username: Mike3Wiley, Tx USA Post Number: 632 Registered: May-06 | OK I will post a picture of Nuck's virtual system. Look hard, it's there.  |
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Gold Member Username: NuckPost Number: 8300 Registered: Dec-04 | Well bust my britches! Lemme get a few of the tubes and Ling's. I will clear the desk a bit first. Mama's braziere on the left speaker. |
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Gold Member Username: Stu_pittIrvington, New York USA Post Number: 2062 Registered: May-05 | Kevin - Post whatever you've got. This ain't a bragging section, just a bunch of guys takin' pics of their stereos and posting 'em. Nothing more, nothing less. Had I still had ny NAD 320BEE and 523 changer going, I'd post those. |
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Gold Member Username: Stu_pittIrvington, New York USA Post Number: 2063 Registered: May-05 | BTW, that post had nothing to do with you bragging about your wife... |
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Gold Member Username: My_rantzAustralia Post Number: 1482 Registered: Nov-05 | Thanks guys, it was to show the front to back listening area. Our house has a smallish floor area wih one half of the main section running the length again upstairs, thus the all-in-one living/dining/entertainment area. The high sloped ceiling and messinine intrusion assists the reduction of standing waves, but it does making imaging a little more difficult so a little toe-in as you can see does the trick. With the left side being so open was it difficult to dial in the center? Did you have to do anything with the wall on the right? Michael, first part explained and just out of the picture on the right wall is another sofa and low lamp table. Reflections there don't seem to be a problem. However, room aesthetics and WAF means a few sonic sacrifices I guess, but while the good wife is on side, I'll pay my dues. |
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Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10Post Number: 261 Registered: Jun-07 | We need some more pics. Can't let this thread go too far down the list. |
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Gold Member Username: John_aLondonU.K. Post Number: 4711 Registered: Dec-03 |  |
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Gold Member Username: John_aLondonU.K. Post Number: 4712 Registered: Dec-03 | I should just like to say that I did not put up those shelves. No way. We're still geeting installed, here.... |
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Bronze Member Username: WattsssupBarrie, ON Canada Post Number: 31 Registered: Aug-06 | very nice John |
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Gold Member Username: My_rantzAustralia Post Number: 1502 Registered: Nov-05 | Excellent John, I'm trying to imagine sitting in front of those ELS's. Quite a soundfield I should think. Okay, you have me, are the Apollo, amp, t/t etc situated behind the seating, or are they in that secret room? |
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Gold Member Username: Stu_pittIrvington, New York USA Post Number: 2069 Registered: May-05 | Awsome set up, John. I've always wanted to hear a pair of ESLs. So much has been written about them. One of my goals before I get a new pair of speakers is to track down a place that has them. There's a guy on Audiogon who sells rebuilt ESLs, and rebuilds customers' ESLs. If I can find a way to hear a pair and they're half as good as everyone says, I'll have to get a pair. |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5244 Registered: Feb-05 | Awesome John, thanks for sharing...Quad, that's the answer!!!!! |
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Gold Member Username: John_aLondonU.K. Post Number: 4717 Registered: Dec-03 | Thanks, Marc and M.R! The amp and serious sources are behind the seating, rear left from seating position. That is where my turntable will go eventually, too. Some of the lesser sources are at the front, under the TV, as you see. There is a 15 m interconnect taking whichever signal from a simple switchbox at the front, back to the Prologue 2. Then 50 ' speaker cables running forwards, under the window. The right speaker cable goes right round the corner and behind the stuff at the front. Note the 1979 Armstrong FM tuner in the second pic. It was my first real HiFi purchase, expertly serviced a year or so ago, and still a fabulous source, barring just a little hiss, mostly acceptable and probably a result of using an internal antenna. Under the TV is the NAD T533 player and a cheap digital terrestrial TV (UK "Freeview") receiver which gets TV and radio without hiss, crosstalk, or mutipath distortion, but also lacking real flesh and blood, somehow, compared with FM. The small internal Yagi array (also v. cheap) you see on the bookcase in pic 1 does OK for the Freeview receiver, unless someone walks throught the hall, behind the wall. The BBC still does some live broadcasts and there is something special about those on FM, still analogue all the way from microphone to speaker. The latest add-on the the system is an AppleTV, under the TV, which does a good job storing things recorded when I am out or otherwise engaged. I've got some Linn "Studio Master" (24 bit, 88 kHz) downloads on that, and the sound is outstanding. The TV is a load of junk and gives out RF interference especially on stand-by. It is unplugged for all real listening. |
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Silver Member Username: Nickelbut10Post Number: 269 Registered: Jun-07 | Great stuff John. Beautiful. |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5245 Registered: Feb-05 | My office system is beginning to settle out..    My poor turntable...   Will move up the Yamaha receiver line to the CR820 which is being restored as we speak. Will also upgrade the turntable (obviously). The empty middle area is where the cd player will go...when I find one...looking for an old Sony, Philips, Marantz or Denon (but will take darn near anything...obviously). My wife's office with her Pinnacles situated ideally for her relaxed listening...also included is her collection of movies and music...keep in mind that she shares this room with her Grandaughter!   The B&W 610i's are in the closet awaiting proper amplification to make them sing and the Sansui receiver and Polk speakers will hit Craigslist soon. The KLH Premier 81's make fine rear channels in the living room for movies. |
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Gold Member Username: John_aLondonU.K. Post Number: 4718 Registered: Dec-03 | Thanks, Stu and Art - posts crossed. The ESL63 speakers are, beyond any question, the best components in all that. I've written about them before. I bought them used, about two years ago, now. Their reputation is well deserved, in my opinion. There are now newer versions, and ones that have extra bass panels, and they are hugely expensive. The ESL63s you see there the genuine, original article, designed by Peter Walker, refurbished by Quad, and have quite enough sensitivity and bass extension for that room. The detail and imaging is just a continual joy. |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5246 Registered: Feb-05 | Oops here is the B&W DM610i...  |
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Gold Member Username: John_aLondonU.K. Post Number: 4719 Registered: Dec-03 | Hi, Art! More crossed posts; sorry!. Good-looking stuff. I'll be back tomorrow. |
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Gold Member Username: My_rantzAustralia Post Number: 1504 Registered: Nov-05 | John, sounds like you have it all under control. (BBC, FM, downloads etc). BTW, I could sworn I typed ESL's (that old rockin' chair will get me). Great stuff Art - you're not secretly trying to turn your house into a used audio shop are you? [grin] |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5248 Registered: Feb-05 | Hmmm.... Nah...don't think Sherilyn would approve, although when I told her that I was going to sell the Polks she said "well why don't we hold on to them for awhile" Hmmm.... Just picked up the Boston's, pictured above, today. They really work well in my little office. I need some very short stands or platforms for them. |
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Gold Member Username: NuckPost Number: 8343 Registered: Dec-04 | Great work everyone! |
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Silver Member Username: Mike3Wiley, Tx USA Post Number: 641 Registered: May-06 | John, Nice gear. I really like your chair in relation to your speakers, very similar to my set up though you could not tell by my pics. Art, it's too late you already have a used stereo shop, and you should consider this thread your ad campaign. LOL. I bought a bunch of old stuff recently and almost was run out of the house. I have to send it off to others while telling Marsh I sold some stuff. |
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Gold Member Username: ArtkAlbany, Oregon USA Post Number: 5250 Registered: Feb-05 | No, I really don't. After my cheap yet plentiful purchases of this month I can barely afford gas to commute to work let alone shipping to someone...nice to be comfortable I'm sure...your listening room looks bigger than my house...lol!!! |
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Silver Member Username: KevincorrFairbanks, Alaska Usa Post Number: 196 Registered: Jul-07 | I cannot get photos to upload. I get an error message saying the pic is too large....600 pixels....that I should shrink the image. I have no idea how to do that. |
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Gold Member Username: NuckPost Number: 8349 Registered: Dec-04 | Art posted this earlier, KC. http://www.shrinkpictures.com/ |
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Silver Member Username: KevincorrFairbanks, Alaska Usa Post Number: 199 Registered: Jul-07 | Thanks. I will play with it later. Made a quick test on the bitchy wife thread, he he. |
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Silver Member Username: StryvnPost Number: 437 Registered: Dec-06 | Kevin? |
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Silver Member Username: StryvnPost Number: 438 Registered: Dec-06 | My desktop wallpaper at work...  |
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Gold Member Username: NuckPost Number: 8379 Registered: Dec-04 | Where are all the wires? |
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Silver Member Username: StryvnPost Number: 439 Registered: Dec-06 | hehehe This from a guy with no gear at all  |
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Gold Member Username: My_rantzAustralia Post Number: 1515 Registered: Nov-05 | Very nice Stryvn, do you keep those components on top of each or is that for the photo? I realise the power amp is on top and hot air rises etc, but most manufacturers do suggest otherwise. |
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Gold Member Username: My_rantzAustralia Post Number: 1516 Registered: Nov-05 | So Nuck So Jan So Sem And others Where are yours? |
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Silver Member Username: KevincorrFairbanks, Alaska Usa Post Number: 209 Registered: Jul-07 | Pics from the new Quad order: |
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