Why we are here!

brgman
brgman Posts: 2,859
edited May 2013 in Electronics
http://www.my-hiend.com/vbb/showthread.php?6809
Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords

I’M OFFENDED!!!!
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited May 2013
    Good stuff. I love tweaking my gear to try and get near that gear. Be glad to win the lotto some day and be able to buy better gear and cables, but for now I am very happy with what I have.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,421
    edited May 2013
    Thanks for the thread Brgman. There is some awesome stuff in there.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • eclypse
    eclypse Posts: 595
    edited May 2013
    Are they making new tech in speakers or just trying to out due everyone else in crazy speaker box design?

    If that's the future of speakers, i'm glad I bought a new set recently! haha
    Full 5 channel set of Polk Audio
    Fronts - LSiM 705
    Center - LSiM 706c
    Sides - LSiM 703
    Mits WD-82842 82" DLP 3DTV
    Denon AVR-3313CI Receiver
    Emotiva stealth DC-1
    Emotiva XPA-2/Fronts XPA-3 Center-surrounds
    Oppo 103

    Loving the new Family! :)
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited May 2013
    Very cool link dude..
    That's some very astectically pleasing gear I'm sure some of it sounds as good as the advertising depicts..
    A lottery win is definitely needed for gear that looks like that..
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,567
    edited May 2013
    There's a bunch of folks here that need to attend a good audio show like that.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited May 2013
    I agree as well anyone who is serious about their sound should see an audio show..
    Would someone be so kind as to see if there will be any audio shows in Toronto any time soon, as I don't know the names of shows to look for..
    Thanks You
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited May 2013
    I just need to hit the lottery and life would be good.
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,421
    edited May 2013
    Jhayman wrote: »
    I agree as well anyone who is serious about their sound should see an audio show..
    Would someone be so kind as to see if there will be any audio shows in Toronto any time soon, as I don't know the names of shows to look for..
    Thanks You

    You have Google just like everybody else, so try it. You might just learn a thing or two.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    edited May 2013
    Awesome Thanks for the reference to Google..
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • jumpindick
    jumpindick Posts: 428
    edited May 2013
    great. Why I always feel that my RTi A9s are not good speaks at all, especially after seeing such links.. makes me cry that I wish I can win a lotto and buy such things...
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,421
    edited May 2013
    Building your own doesn't hurt either...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,421
    edited May 2013
    DSkip wrote: »
    It doesn't hurt to rub elbows with the company owners either. :biggrin:

    This ALWAYS helps!:cheesygrin:
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • jumpindick
    jumpindick Posts: 428
    edited May 2013
    @DSkip-- I agree. Although I like a lot of gears in this area, sometimes when I look at the $$ sign, I have to force myself to contain (honestly).. With my income, certainly I cannot effort to spend 10000 $$ on pair of speakers. But, you are absolutely right, have to be patience. If I look at myself, within a period of 18 months, I have gone from HTIB to a dedicated HT system with some well recognized speakers and amps. I will most certainly take your advise. Keep looking and read/listen and then decide.

    @noonshinejohn--- I always admire your signature part in any of your comment/post. You sir have some great equipment. One day, i plan to have one of those tube amps.
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,378
    edited May 2013
    So that is what heaven looks like.
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • eclypse
    eclypse Posts: 595
    edited May 2013
    I'd prob leave more confused at a place like that.. how would one know if the speakers your in front of sounds that much better from the room prior if there all using different gear? Is it the Pro/DAC/AMPs/Cables that makes them sound like that?

    Ya know what i'm saying? Whats saying that our speakers couldn't be near as good with the same gear running it?
    Full 5 channel set of Polk Audio
    Fronts - LSiM 705
    Center - LSiM 706c
    Sides - LSiM 703
    Mits WD-82842 82" DLP 3DTV
    Denon AVR-3313CI Receiver
    Emotiva stealth DC-1
    Emotiva XPA-2/Fronts XPA-3 Center-surrounds
    Oppo 103

    Loving the new Family! :)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,567
    edited May 2013
    Let's put it this way.....you hear a set up at a show and you don't like the sound. You're not likely to pursue any of that gear, but when you hear something you like, you're more inclined pursue it further. Maybe there is a dealer near you, etc.

    Of course, if you don't go, you'll never know what other gear can sound like.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited May 2013
    http://www.my-hiend.com/vbb/showthread.php?6809/page27
    Main Rig-Realistic AM/FM Record player 8 track boasting 4 WPC

    Backup Rig-2 CH-Rogue Audio Zeus w/Factory Special Dark Mods,Joule-Electra 300ME Platinum Preamp,OPPO-105 w/Modwright Tube Mod, Auralic Aries G2.1,Polk 2.3TL,3.1TL's,Dreadnought,RTA-15TL's,1C's All Fully Modded,2xRTA-12c's ,Benchmark DAC3 HGC,Synology NAS,VPI Scout w/Dynavector DV-20XH and Rogue Audio Ares Phono Preamp,Sony PCM-R500 DAT,HHB-850 Pro CDR,Tascam CC-222SLMKII Cassette/CDR,MIT S3.3 Shotgun Cables,Shunyata Hyra-8,Shunyata and Triode Labs Power Cords

    I’M OFFENDED!!!!
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited May 2013
    eclypse wrote: »
    I'd prob leave more confused at a place like that.. how would one know if the speakers your in front of sounds that much better from the room prior if there all using different gear? Is it the Pro/DAC/AMPs/Cables that makes them sound like that?

    Ya know what i'm saying? Whats saying that our speakers couldn't be near as good with the same gear running it?

    It could, or could not. Too many variables go into the final sound you hear. We have a saying, "everything matters", in the chain. That btw also includes the room which is always different at a show or in your home. You don't have to spend a lot of coin but you do need to experiment a bit with different speakers/gear/cables/room/placement to find that sound that appeals to you the most.

    Its impossible to answer questions about what is the best this or that when it comes to audio, we all hear differently, have different rooms, and most importantly have different wallets. We can offer suggestions based on personal experiences but in the end it is your own experiences that need to be expanded, in your home with your ears.
    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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  • Poolgod69
    Poolgod69 Posts: 184
    edited May 2013
    I had most of those speakers before. The TADS were horrible... I dropped them off at the local thrift shop.... :rolleyes:
    Marantz SR 5010
    Kenwood DR-V5070
    Polk RTi A9- Mains
    CSI A6- Center
    Elemental Designs A2-300 Subwoofer
    Panamax M4300-PM Power Conditioner

    Working on updating my set up :rolleyes:
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  • samreddevilz
    samreddevilz Posts: 18
    edited May 2013
    really some good stuffs there. Thnx for this thread....
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited May 2013
    Audio shows are a lot of fun, and a good way to get some aural experience on your ears.
    Jake
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited May 2013
    Audio ****! Love it.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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