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  • boomerfss
    boomerfss Posts: 125
    edited September 2012
    Upstatemax wrote: »
    Lol.

    The good news is that interconnects are VERY easy to sneak into the house!

    I'll regret this later I'm sure, but what's an interconnect and why do I need one?
    Onkyo HTRC 180
    Polk Monitor 70 Series 2 Fronts
    Polk CSi A6 Center
    Polk PSW505 Sub Woofer
    Polk Monitor 60 Series 2 Surrounds.
    Harman Kardon HTSK18 Back Ceiling Mounted
    PS3 Xbox
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,670
    edited September 2012
    boomerfss wrote: »
    I'll regret this later I'm sure, but what's an interconnect and why do I need one?

    Think RCA cables.

    Why do you need new ones, I'm not going to open that can of worms at all. All I can say to that, it's nice to experiment and try new things.
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  • boomerfss
    boomerfss Posts: 125
    edited September 2012
    Upstatemax wrote: »
    Think RCA cables.

    Why do you need new ones, I'm not going to open that can of worms at all. All I can say to that, it's nice to experiment and try new things.

    I googled them and they are a fairly inexpensive option to experiment with (relatively speaking). I may pick up a higher quality pair just for fun. The current ones going from the back of the pre amp are some I found in the back of the (electronic) closet.

    Being new, I appreciate any advice!
    Onkyo HTRC 180
    Polk Monitor 70 Series 2 Fronts
    Polk CSi A6 Center
    Polk PSW505 Sub Woofer
    Polk Monitor 60 Series 2 Surrounds.
    Harman Kardon HTSK18 Back Ceiling Mounted
    PS3 Xbox
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,965
    edited September 2012
    Rca cables can be inexpensive or expensive, depending on the depth of your wallet, ears, and attached gear. One thing for sure, if your still using the old red and white cables that came with an old vcr/dvd player, time to kick it up a notch or 2. Signal cable analog 2's is a good place to start and get your feet wet. Plus mention your a member here and Frank over at Signal may drop you a discount.

    Oh....about that wallpaper. At least put up some Cheap Trick posters over it or......ah, forget it. Cheap Trick poster and Teddy bears with horseys....somethin' just ain't right about that.
    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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  • Doc99
    Doc99 Posts: 100
    edited September 2012
    May I recommend the Boston Acoustics A26 monitors. Normally sell for $400, but you can sometimes find them on special, or refurbished for $200. These are very impressive.
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  • edwardm10
    edwardm10 Posts: 104
    edited September 2012
    Monitor 5's would be a quality inexpensive choice for consideration
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  • boomerfss
    boomerfss Posts: 125
    edited September 2012
    edwardm10 wrote: »
    Monitor 5's would be a quality inexpensive choice for consideration

    I have a deal with another member on here to buy a pair of Monitor 5's. Hopefully they will be here next week. I may make a project of refurbishing them. I think it might be a good way to learn more about this hobby (very much a rookie). I read some other threads where members have upgraded parts, so I may be back looking for help when they arrive.

    Tks,

    Jim.
    Onkyo HTRC 180
    Polk Monitor 70 Series 2 Fronts
    Polk CSi A6 Center
    Polk PSW505 Sub Woofer
    Polk Monitor 60 Series 2 Surrounds.
    Harman Kardon HTSK18 Back Ceiling Mounted
    PS3 Xbox
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited September 2012
    Hey Jim-

    The 5's are packed and ready to go. Will make a trip to UPS later today. When I get tracking #, I'll pm or email you the details. After packing to withstand a nuclear explosion, the box weighs 58lbs :) You will be enjoying them next week.

    travis
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

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  • boomerfss
    boomerfss Posts: 125
    edited September 2012
    TNHNDYMAN wrote: »
    Hey Jim-

    The 5's are packed and ready to go. Will make a trip to UPS later today. When I get tracking #, I'll pm or email you the details. After packing to withstand a nuclear explosion, the box weighs 58lbs :) You will be enjoying them next week.

    travis

    Thanks Travis! Looking forward to hearing them.

    Jim.
    Onkyo HTRC 180
    Polk Monitor 70 Series 2 Fronts
    Polk CSi A6 Center
    Polk PSW505 Sub Woofer
    Polk Monitor 60 Series 2 Surrounds.
    Harman Kardon HTSK18 Back Ceiling Mounted
    PS3 Xbox
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  • boomerfss
    boomerfss Posts: 125
    edited October 2012
    Update...I have received the Monitor 5's from Travis and they are awesome. They arrived in really great shape (no small issue given their weight and size). Very happy with all aspects of this purchase. Thanks again Travis. P.S. Thanks for the bonus albums!

    Only thing now is that I have to re-arrange my room to accommodate the new speakers. Tomorrow I really get to test them out as I have the whole house to myself for the day! :twisted:

    Jim.
    Onkyo HTRC 180
    Polk Monitor 70 Series 2 Fronts
    Polk CSi A6 Center
    Polk PSW505 Sub Woofer
    Polk Monitor 60 Series 2 Surrounds.
    Harman Kardon HTSK18 Back Ceiling Mounted
    PS3 Xbox
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited October 2012
    Glad you are enjoying them Jim. Hope they do the vinyl rig justice. Thanks again for the purchase.
    2-ch System: Parasound P/LD 2000 pre, Parasound HCA-1000 amp, Parasound T/DQ Tuner, Phase Technology PC-100 Tower speakers, Technics SL-1600 Turntable, Denon 2910 SACD/CD player, Peachtree DAC iT and X1asynchorus USB converter, HSU VTF-3 subwoofer.

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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited October 2012
    boomerfss wrote: »
    Update...I have received the Monitor 5's from Travis and they are awesome. They arrived in really great shape (no small issue given their weight and size). Very happy with all aspects of this purchase. Thanks again Travis. P.S. Thanks for the bonus albums!

    Only thing now is that I have to re-arrange my room to accommodate the new speakers. Tomorrow I really get to test them out as I have the whole house to myself for the day! :twisted:

    Jim.

    I love happy endings.....sniff....sniff.:cry: Congrats and welcome aboard the wallet draining freight train! :razz:
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  • gigbyt
    gigbyt Posts: 145
    edited October 2012
    Polk monitor 7 or 10 are a good start
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  • gigbyt
    gigbyt Posts: 145
    edited October 2012
    and they can be had cheap too, always a bonus.
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  • hewlew1
    hewlew1 Posts: 154
    edited October 2012
    I really like the older polk monitor line.
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  • polkrt3000p
    polkrt3000p Posts: 126
    edited October 2012
    Music Hall is supposed to be a great modern day turntable. How do you like it.
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  • boomerfss
    boomerfss Posts: 125
    edited October 2012
    polkrt3000p wrote: »
    Music Hall is supposed to be a great modern day turntable. How do you like it.

    I just set up my new MH 2.2 turntable today. The one I was using was a demo from the store. I think it a great turntable for the price ($400 bucks). Very happy with it so far.
    Onkyo HTRC 180
    Polk Monitor 70 Series 2 Fronts
    Polk CSi A6 Center
    Polk PSW505 Sub Woofer
    Polk Monitor 60 Series 2 Surrounds.
    Harman Kardon HTSK18 Back Ceiling Mounted
    PS3 Xbox
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  • boomerfss
    boomerfss Posts: 125
    edited October 2012
    I should add it was good to set up the turntable myself as it was the first time I have done so. I did learn a lot and will feel more confident making some minor adjustments from time to time.

    Cheers.
    Onkyo HTRC 180
    Polk Monitor 70 Series 2 Fronts
    Polk CSi A6 Center
    Polk PSW505 Sub Woofer
    Polk Monitor 60 Series 2 Surrounds.
    Harman Kardon HTSK18 Back Ceiling Mounted
    PS3 Xbox
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