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jimsvm
jimsvm Posts: 307
edited September 2012 in 2 Channel Audio
Hi all, the garage rig is allowed one upgrade for 15 hundred or so, yaya hhooo!! Mumma bear is catching the bug!! Really liking the monitor 10'. They will stay for now. Any suggestions are welcome.thanks
Rec rm vm30 micro pro 3000 akai 2 channel. ht anthem MTX 5 channel anthem P2 statement anthem 325, 8 channel Martin Logan power amp for 4 ceiling ls900 2 and outdoor polks, 2 JL 110’s subs panasonic 65" plasma lsim 705’s , 706c, L200 and Control 4 garage rig monitor 10s crossovers by VR3, dynamat, RDO-194's, new drivers. psw 111 Pioneer 9040 BDP53fd 100 " screen Nakamichi HD projector, and Panasonic 65” plasma.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited September 2012
    Wet bar with frig and keg dispenser!

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • jimsvm
    jimsvm Posts: 307
    edited September 2012
    Always yagar and ex on board!! Missinng the keg cooler though. Lol
    Rec rm vm30 micro pro 3000 akai 2 channel. ht anthem MTX 5 channel anthem P2 statement anthem 325, 8 channel Martin Logan power amp for 4 ceiling ls900 2 and outdoor polks, 2 JL 110’s subs panasonic 65" plasma lsim 705’s , 706c, L200 and Control 4 garage rig monitor 10s crossovers by VR3, dynamat, RDO-194's, new drivers. psw 111 Pioneer 9040 BDP53fd 100 " screen Nakamichi HD projector, and Panasonic 65” plasma.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited September 2012
    Ok - just having some fun.

    It's your garage rig...what do you feel is lacking? Did you want to get 'serious' about stepping up the sound quality or going multi-channel? Are your neighbors ok with the 'noise' or do you keep the garage closed up?

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • jimsvm
    jimsvm Posts: 307
    edited September 2012
    Serious time!! Only two channel, and the neighbors have no weight in the subject. I am leaning towards a nice intagrated tube pre?
    Rec rm vm30 micro pro 3000 akai 2 channel. ht anthem MTX 5 channel anthem P2 statement anthem 325, 8 channel Martin Logan power amp for 4 ceiling ls900 2 and outdoor polks, 2 JL 110’s subs panasonic 65" plasma lsim 705’s , 706c, L200 and Control 4 garage rig monitor 10s crossovers by VR3, dynamat, RDO-194's, new drivers. psw 111 Pioneer 9040 BDP53fd 100 " screen Nakamichi HD projector, and Panasonic 65” plasma.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited September 2012
    So you're thinking of a tube pre and keep the pio as the power section?

    I see you have an ipod dock - is that the only source component in your garage rig?

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • jimsvm
    jimsvm Posts: 307
    edited September 2012
    And the crappy sony carosell cd. Yep hurting for sure!!
    Rec rm vm30 micro pro 3000 akai 2 channel. ht anthem MTX 5 channel anthem P2 statement anthem 325, 8 channel Martin Logan power amp for 4 ceiling ls900 2 and outdoor polks, 2 JL 110’s subs panasonic 65" plasma lsim 705’s , 706c, L200 and Control 4 garage rig monitor 10s crossovers by VR3, dynamat, RDO-194's, new drivers. psw 111 Pioneer 9040 BDP53fd 100 " screen Nakamichi HD projector, and Panasonic 65” plasma.
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  • jimsvm
    jimsvm Posts: 307
    edited September 2012
    I have an H+H power amp getting recapped right now. Its 250 w at 8 ohms per side. Haven't hooked them to 10's. Have to know its as good as it can be before doing so!
    Rec rm vm30 micro pro 3000 akai 2 channel. ht anthem MTX 5 channel anthem P2 statement anthem 325, 8 channel Martin Logan power amp for 4 ceiling ls900 2 and outdoor polks, 2 JL 110’s subs panasonic 65" plasma lsim 705’s , 706c, L200 and Control 4 garage rig monitor 10s crossovers by VR3, dynamat, RDO-194's, new drivers. psw 111 Pioneer 9040 BDP53fd 100 " screen Nakamichi HD projector, and Panasonic 65” plasma.
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  • jimsvm
    jimsvm Posts: 307
    edited September 2012
    Cd play does blow the dock away
    Rec rm vm30 micro pro 3000 akai 2 channel. ht anthem MTX 5 channel anthem P2 statement anthem 325, 8 channel Martin Logan power amp for 4 ceiling ls900 2 and outdoor polks, 2 JL 110’s subs panasonic 65" plasma lsim 705’s , 706c, L200 and Control 4 garage rig monitor 10s crossovers by VR3, dynamat, RDO-194's, new drivers. psw 111 Pioneer 9040 BDP53fd 100 " screen Nakamichi HD projector, and Panasonic 65” plasma.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited September 2012
    I'm not a tube guy....yet...maybe....so you'll have to wait for some ideas on where to go with that.

    But isn't the H+H a 'pro amp'?

    Wouldn't matching that to a tube pre be like dropping a 350 short block into a Mercedes chassis? :question:

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • jimsvm
    jimsvm Posts: 307
    edited September 2012
    Agreed, i really want to start from scratch to get suited for some big boys or lism. It will be polk.. Just soild guality equipment . Did the chicken come before the egg??
    Rec rm vm30 micro pro 3000 akai 2 channel. ht anthem MTX 5 channel anthem P2 statement anthem 325, 8 channel Martin Logan power amp for 4 ceiling ls900 2 and outdoor polks, 2 JL 110’s subs panasonic 65" plasma lsim 705’s , 706c, L200 and Control 4 garage rig monitor 10s crossovers by VR3, dynamat, RDO-194's, new drivers. psw 111 Pioneer 9040 BDP53fd 100 " screen Nakamichi HD projector, and Panasonic 65” plasma.
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  • jimsvm
    jimsvm Posts: 307
    edited September 2012
    Is the doe shiness a problem?
    Rec rm vm30 micro pro 3000 akai 2 channel. ht anthem MTX 5 channel anthem P2 statement anthem 325, 8 channel Martin Logan power amp for 4 ceiling ls900 2 and outdoor polks, 2 JL 110’s subs panasonic 65" plasma lsim 705’s , 706c, L200 and Control 4 garage rig monitor 10s crossovers by VR3, dynamat, RDO-194's, new drivers. psw 111 Pioneer 9040 BDP53fd 100 " screen Nakamichi HD projector, and Panasonic 65” plasma.
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  • jimsvm
    jimsvm Posts: 307
    edited September 2012
    Just wondering, and a better than average start would run me? And what piece was the original guestion. The 10's stay with possible upgrades .they are mint. Pics to come. Don't want to be a pain in da butt. Just need help
    Rec rm vm30 micro pro 3000 akai 2 channel. ht anthem MTX 5 channel anthem P2 statement anthem 325, 8 channel Martin Logan power amp for 4 ceiling ls900 2 and outdoor polks, 2 JL 110’s subs panasonic 65" plasma lsim 705’s , 706c, L200 and Control 4 garage rig monitor 10s crossovers by VR3, dynamat, RDO-194's, new drivers. psw 111 Pioneer 9040 BDP53fd 100 " screen Nakamichi HD projector, and Panasonic 65” plasma.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,338
    edited September 2012
    Get yourself a big Parasound amp with a little tube preamp. This won't break the budget and will provide good sound quality with some clean power for those Model 10's. Do it now and you'll thank me later.
    Carl

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,965
    edited September 2012
    Dared sl2000a pre amp, and a Parasound, B&k amp should keep you happy for awhile.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited September 2012
    Since I'm an internet expert and love spending other people's money - I was going to suggest going with a used tube integrated amp and used CD player.

    Jolida JD-302CRC for the tube integrated for $1k used on audiogon
    Used Oppo 83SE for $550 used to double down the duties for Bluray in the garage *and* CD/SACDs to the Jolida.

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • jimsvm
    jimsvm Posts: 307
    edited September 2012
    Now we are getting someware!! Tks guys. Dude in my area has a Parasound 3500 for 1400. Already contacted Dared. Tks again
    Rec rm vm30 micro pro 3000 akai 2 channel. ht anthem MTX 5 channel anthem P2 statement anthem 325, 8 channel Martin Logan power amp for 4 ceiling ls900 2 and outdoor polks, 2 JL 110’s subs panasonic 65" plasma lsim 705’s , 706c, L200 and Control 4 garage rig monitor 10s crossovers by VR3, dynamat, RDO-194's, new drivers. psw 111 Pioneer 9040 BDP53fd 100 " screen Nakamichi HD projector, and Panasonic 65” plasma.
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