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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited June 2011
    Welcome to the club!
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    edited June 2011
    Thanks Guys!

    Just got back from BB with my stuff. I went in pretty much set on buying a new A1000. Turns out they had a display model 3311CI they just put up on the open box table this morning. I looked it over (I like the look of the 11 more than the 12) and it was pristine. Bought it and a 4 year best buy warranty in case anything goes wrong for 650. I am usually a stickler about buying Display models but considering it was 450 less than the 12 and I got a 4 year warranty (instant replacement to a 12 pretty much if it has isues), I was able to get over the fears.

    The thing is a beauty, just cleaned it up with some rubbing alcohol and it is perfect. The money I saved allowed me to pick up my Polk OWM3's and an Ipod touch to take advantage of the Airplay. All in all a pretty good deal, and oh yeah 36 months no interest on my BB card :)


    Happy Camper here
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2011
    Nice choice. This unit is an updated version of mine. I also got mine as a demo unit at BB for about half price years ago (about 4 years and still performing 'flawlessly'). You can't go wrong for that price--has everything you need and plays nice with Polks.

    Enjoy!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited June 2011
    stangman67 wrote: »
    Oh I know, there will be significant upgrades once I start making some real money in 4 years. I think I'll be going PSB on the speakers though (been a huge fan for awhile)

    The 2112CI has a front preout if I ever wanted to amp the fronts but I probably won't be doing that

    And I'll be moving to VA Beach

    Lucky Boy !!! VA Beach is SWARMING with beautiful girls from Russia in the summertime!
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    edited June 2011
    Yea the beach and good looking women is never a bad thing. Now I got a decent stereo to play a little Barry white on if ya know what I mean.
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • gdpeck
    gdpeck Posts: 840
    edited June 2011
    stangman67 wrote: »
    Thanks Guys!

    Just got back from BB with my stuff....<snippage>...All in all a pretty good deal, and oh yeah 36 months no interest on my BB card :)

    This reminded me of this:
    Ken Kessler: Check it out, my man! This is the Dominator X-10. Thirty inches of thigh-slapping, blood-pumping, nuclear brain damage!

    Heavy Metal Kid: Bitchin'! Hey, what's it f#$%ing cost?

    Ken Kessler: That's the bitchin' part about it! It don't matter! If you can't afford it, F#$%ING FINANCE IT!
    [turns it on]

    Ken Kessler: So what if it's as big as a Subaru and costs as much? You'll never have to trade this in! This is gonna be with you for the rest of your life! And when you die, they can BURY you in it!


    Not trying to imply anything. This part of that movie just always cracked me up.

    I think you are well on your way to putting a nice system together. Hope you enjoy it!

    George
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    edited June 2011
    Haha movie is before my time :tongue:

    Funny thing is I just bought a new Subaru too
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    edited June 2011
    Uh oh. Is it bad that I am already eyeing the Emotiva XPA-5 (or maybe just the 3) ?!? Probably would tear the entryish level Monitor's to pieces but that would give me a good reason to upgrade them
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited June 2011
    FYI....you'll get no love here for choosing Emo stuff. Why? That's just how it is.
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    edited June 2011
    gdb wrote: »
    FYI....you'll get no love here for choosing Emo stuff. Why? That's just how it is.

    Fine by me. I can't afford a 2 or 3 k power amp, so I have no issue buying a budget option (that appear to be killer)
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2011
    Power amps won't phase Monitor 70s and CS2, etc. You'd be hard pressed to damage your speakers with 'good' clean power. And the M70s actually open up and become a lot more musical with 200 or more watts per channel.

    As for Emo. Nothing wrong there if you want something new. I haven't heard these amps myself. Am more of a 'vintage' guy. Buying used you can get some really nice stuff for about the same as a new Emo or even a bit less.

    I can see the bug has bitten already!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited June 2011
    Another option is to buy slightly older, better thought of gear at approx the same $$, or, a lot less. You can buy two good used amps for the price of one new Emo, or an amp and a preamp. Adcom, Carver,Parasound,Rotel, etc.:wink:
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2011
    +1. gdb.

    I've run a 200 watt/channel Adcom with my Denon on M70s and the 'difference' was 'quite' noticeable! Not that they didn't sound Ok with the Denon...but it was another level with external amplification.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    edited June 2011
    Good to know. I'm just window shopping here, upgrades will come down the line. Maybe I can convince my father to donate his Krell setup to me :)
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited June 2011
    That'd be one "dear old Dad" for sure! :biggrin:
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,006
    edited June 2011
    You know, you could always "one up" him and show him what tubes are all about. At that point, he couldn't get rid of his Krell gear fast enough. Of course, by then you wouldn't want it anyways.....

    Welcome to the forum.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    edited June 2011
    Well this is too much fun. All my stuff is starting to trickle in, one thing I am really excited about is building my own speaker cables. Got some Belden 10 gauge from Blue Jeans Cable (which is right down the street from me), Furez braided cable loom and some quality bananas. Should be a really fun and rewarding process
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    edited September 2011
    Been awhile since I have updated this. I made the move over to Virginia and my sound setup has changed already. I replaced the Monitor 70's with LSI15's and added an Emotiva UPA-2 to power them (steam IMO at the 299 closeout price). I am officially addicted! These LSI's certainly do not disappoint, even in stock form.

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    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • Splif
    Splif Posts: 114
    edited September 2011
    Looks great. Nice and clean and simple. Cables look good. Nice and tidy, im jealous. But that xbox is god ugly:eek:
    Pn51D550
    Panasonic DMP-BDt110
    Onkyo HT-RC360
    Polk Monitor 60's L/R
    Polk CS2 C
    Polk Monitor 30's SL/SR
    BIC F12
    XBOX 360 COD:MW2 250g edition
    Logitech Harmony One
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited September 2011
    Splif wrote: »
    But that xbox is god ugly:eek:

    Back up off that Halo 2 limited edition Xbox 360. I think it looks sexy.... thought I like the ODST and Reach ones better....
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    edited September 2011
    It's ugly, I'll give him that. It was a gift 4 years ago and it refuses to give up. Once it dies, I'll move up to one of the new black ones which will blend in muuuuch better.
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited September 2011
    Nice setup, keep the Xbox it's a classic.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,611
    edited September 2011
    Wow someone else my age!

    Awesome setup man!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Splif
    Splif Posts: 114
    edited September 2011
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Back up off that Halo 2 limited edition Xbox 360. I think it looks sexy.... thought I like the ODST and Reach ones better....

    It pales in comparision to my COD:MW2 edition. Now that is sexy!:cool:

    Stang- Did you make all the cables yourself?
    Pn51D550
    Panasonic DMP-BDt110
    Onkyo HT-RC360
    Polk Monitor 60's L/R
    Polk CS2 C
    Polk Monitor 30's SL/SR
    BIC F12
    XBOX 360 COD:MW2 250g edition
    Logitech Harmony One
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited September 2011
    Great set-up stangman67, you've come a long way in a short time. :cool: Thanks for keeping us posted.
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited September 2011
    gdpeck wrote: »
    This reminded me of this:
    Ken Kessler: Check it out, my man! This is the Dominator X-10. Thirty inches of thigh-slapping, blood-pumping, nuclear brain damage!

    Heavy Metal Kid: Bitchin'! Hey, what's it f#$%ing cost?

    Ken Kessler: That's the bitchin' part about it! It don't matter! If you can't afford it, F#$%ING FINANCE IT!
    [turns it on]

    Ken Kessler: So what if it's as big as a Subaru and costs as much? You'll never have to trade this in! This is gonna be with you for the rest of your life! And when you die, they can BURY you in it!


    Not trying to imply anything. This part of that movie just always cracked me up.

    I think you are well on your way to putting a nice system together. Hope you enjoy it!

    George

    Hehe, the blonde chick with the heavy metal kid was an old girlfriend of mine in NYC, she was wild man, we went to the world famous private black club 'The Garage' and she kept taking her top off on the dance floor :eek:, I told her she was on her own, I couldn't protect her :wink:

    Nice setup stangman67!!
    Thorens TD125MKII, SME3009,Shure V15/ Teac V-8000S, Denon DN-790R cass, Teac 3340 RtR decks, Onix CD2...Sumo Electra Plus pre>SAE A1001 amp>Martin Logan Summit's
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    edited September 2011
    Splif wrote: »
    It pales in comparision to my COD:MW2 edition. Now that is sexy!:cool:

    Stang- Did you make all the cables yourself?

    I made the speaker cables for the fronts and center, thread here

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121119


    Thanks for all the compliments!
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • Libertyc
    Libertyc Posts: 915
    edited September 2011
    Looks good Stang. Next up: Vacuum Tubes :)
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    edited September 2011
    Libertyc wrote: »
    Looks good Stang. Next up: Vacuum Tubes :)

    Thanks! I doubt I'll ever touch tube amps though
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited September 2011
    Ruthless People scene everyone is talking about.


    http://youtu.be/19CvEO3Riy0
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