New Rig 'Theta Dreadnaught and Classe cp500' for 2ch sessions

polkfarmboy
polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
edited August 2014 in 2 Channel Audio
Just got the Theta Dreadnaught amp from Fedex and it took the wind out of my sails bringing it into my apartment. This amp is huge (way over 100 lbs)and I mean it dwarfs the big ole Krells and takes up more space than the McIntosh 501 mono. I am really looking forward to this one and I never listened to the Classe cp500 preamp so I could wait and pair them together.

I am going to be hooking it up to the Krell 350 cd player and maybe at some point run the squeezebox tough into the Krells Dac to see how it sounds compaired to the W4S Dac2 and PS Audio MK2. For cables I am going to keep the amp and pre hooked up with Wireworld Platinum 6 balanced ic's and Wireworld Silver Electra 7 ac's with a Wireworld Platinum 7 usb cord for the Dacs. I may run the shotgun s1's to pair up with the MIT oracle matrix 90 speaker cables as the S1's are a very capable ic for what you pay and the speaker cables just game over wipe the floor with almost anything out there.

The speakers will Martin Logan Vista, I would love to throw in the Electromotions for a listen but Martin Logan totally ruined those by making them only good for accepting bare wire.

This should be one MuFkn badd asss rig for solid state and I am hoping I have put the right system together to maybe sway my love of the tube equipment.
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  • audiocr381ve
    audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
    edited August 2014
    Gosh man you got some great gear. Hope you enjoy it all!
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited August 2014
    audiocr381ve wrote: »
    Gosh man you got some great gear. Hope you enjoy it all!

    He will break it, or sell it, then it will get lost in shipping, or someone will try and scam it wether it be UPS, FEDEX, or the Buyer..

    Somewhere down the line it will end up being 20 pages in the latest of PFB's male bovine excrement drama of his life...
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited August 2014
    Thanks Toolfan for the kind words, I just cranked it up after a little warm up period and I think the only thing mentioned here to be sold is the Krell amps. It may be the Classe but there is some magic happening right here in my room. I find that the Theta has all the best bass and mids like the Krell and the same great highs as my W4S st 500 amp but with the really awesome airy separation of the Mcintosh 501.

    Its too early to tell and I have alot of swapping around to do but this amp is different than all the solid state amps I have heard thus far. I may just hook it up directly to the PS audio Dac as its a component I am very familiar with across a wide range of components.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited August 2014
    The only magic happening in that room is within the confines of your imagination. I think of you as the Walt Disney of the Polk forum, in that you both can tell one hell of a good story. What separates you two is that Disney was as honest as the day is long and he had TALENT.:lol:
    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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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited August 2014
    Here's a couple of snaps I took before hooking it up.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited August 2014
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    The only magic happening in that room is within the confines of your imagination. I think of you as the Walt Disney of the Polk forum, in that you both can tell one hell of a good story. What separates you two is that Disney was as honest as the day is long and he had TALENT.:lol:

    John no offence but you always post threads about your going to buy this and do that and nothing ever comes from it. While on the subject, were you not posting saying something about your going to buy this particular amp?

    I on the other hand like to roll my sleeves up and get it done. I like to get a piece of gear in the rack and spend a good amount of time listening, swapping stuff around because its all about me and my quest for good sound. I am happy to share my thoughts with anyone who has an interest.

    This is not the club house its "The 2 channel section" so lets try settle down a bit here guys.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited August 2014
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    John no offence but you always post threads about your going to buy this and do that and nothing ever comes from it. While on the subject, were you not posting saying something about your going to buy this particular amp?

    I on the other hand like to roll my sleeves up and get it done. I like to get a piece of gear in the rack and spend a good amount of time listening, swapping stuff around because its all about me and my quest for good sound. I am happy to share my thoughts with anyone who has an interest.

    This is not the club house its "The 2 channel section" so lets try settle down a bit here guys.


    A very long time ago and before I built my own, I bought a Mcintosh MC7205 for a very good price, but the seller backed out after I had paid him. I got my money back instantly and without hassle because I did my due diligence before I bought.

    I have serious doubts about much of what you have to say simply because I have NEVER seen someone that perpetually has the same exact crap happen time and time again, never to learn a damn thing from any of your previous endeavors. I would have to either say that you are the most dishonest member of the forum and you make this stuff up for attention, or that you are a complete idiot.

    Which is it?
    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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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    edited August 2014
    polkfarmboy wrote: »

    The speakers will Martin Logan Vista, I would love to throw in the Electromotions for a listen but Martin Logan totally ruined those by making them only good for accepting bare wire.

    Since when? I have EM's and they accept bananas as well. Are you sure you own them??
    TV: 65" Samsung QLED 4K
    Fronts: Energy RC70 --- Center: Energy RC-LCR
    Front Heights: Polk RC65i --- Rears: Polk RC85i --- Sub: Power Sound Audio XS15
    Pioneer VSX-1120K --- Parasound HCA-1000A --- Oppo BDP-103
    Vincent Audio SA31 preamp --- Teac UD301 DAC
    AIYIMA Tube T7 preamp --- Nobsound 12AX7 tube preamplifier
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited August 2014
    ROHfan wrote: »
    Since when? I have EM's and they accept bananas as well. Are you sure you own them??

    His are one of a kinds, hand fabricated with old-school spring loaded clips because he has yet to figure out how binding posts work...
    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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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited August 2014
    ROHfan wrote: »
    Since when? I have EM's and they accept bananas as well. Are you sure you own them??

    I have a couple of pairs of Wireworld Gold Eclipse and a pair of Silver Eclipse and they are thick quality cables. The banana plugs from the attached to the cable is on the thicker side like many high end speaker cables so it wont fit. I never even knew they could take bananas as the button push post is so deep.

    Anyway I own 2 pairs of Electromotion but here is a pic of one. As you can see on the carpet I have some monoprice speaker cable for just bare wire hookup. I may have to look into some decent cables for them doing HT.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,416
    edited August 2014
    That room sucks...

    Nice skinny jeans BTW:lol:
    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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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited August 2014
    I have not heard a Theta Amp, but their Jade transport is phenominal! I am sure your amp is of the same quality by the description you gave. Enjoy your new equipment PFB.
    Relayer-Big-O-Poster.jpg
    Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
    "I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion." :\
    My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....

    "Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson

    "Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited August 2014
    Here you go
    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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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited August 2014
    Yep those are some levi 511 nutt crunchers designed to give any man the appearance of camel toe. Some of these pants I own cannot be worn with a tea shirt above the waste that sits above the waste.
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited August 2014
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    That room sucks...

    Nice skinny jeans BTW:lol:

    Yep....
    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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  • audiocr381ve
    audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
    edited August 2014
    I 100% get why some of you give PFB a hard time, but this has crossed over to classic cyber bullying and it needs to stop. Are their any moderators that can step in? This is pathetic. Poor guy is excited about a new purchase and all he gets is sh
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited August 2014
    Relax, he knows we are just giving him a hard time, and understands he has brought this on himself.

    It's not like he doesn't know what he's doing, and knows what is going to follow him. If anything he is probably one of the smartest guys here...


    HAHAHAHAHAHA did I just really say that?
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  • brianle
    brianle Posts: 572
    edited August 2014
    How come I dont see my Krell amp in there? Lol
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,761
    edited August 2014
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited August 2014
    brianle wrote: »
    How come I dont see my Krell amp in there? Lol

    Its behind the right corner of the Theta.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,554
    edited August 2014
    Keith, that's a big beautiful man amp if I've ever seen one.....congrats!

    Guys, I have to say my dealing with PFB in the charity auction was easy peasy. Prompt and excellent communication. Paid right away.....actually over paid, which I refunded and even then he offered to send some back to help cover my gas. I know he's had some issues.....ok, a lot of issues with shipping and stuff, but maybe try cutting him some some slack.
    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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  • pglbook
    pglbook Posts: 2,222
    edited August 2014
    Nice gear, PFB. Enjoy!
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,009
    edited August 2014
    Levi 511 skinny, love 'em.
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,009
    edited August 2014
    Enjoy your new gear! Looks fantastic.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited August 2014
    Both those pieces are excellent ones, but I don't think I've ever seen anyone using them together. Be interesting for sure. Though if I had to guess, I'd say your in for some ear piercing highs.
    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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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,442
    edited August 2014
    Funny I used to read about Theata all the time but it has been years since I have even heard the name or seen any articles in the mags. Would love to get my ears on one one of these days.
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited August 2014
    Nice gear man, congrats!
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  • BKphoto
    BKphoto Posts: 409
    edited August 2014
    holy truck load of stuff batman...


    you could sell that and buy a house...
    Marantz 1152 DC- Denon DP 1200, Soundsmith Carmen MKII- ADS L980 - Blue Jeans IC's
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited August 2014
    My head hurts.
    You are still fighting a $7k paypal refund and bought this?
    And unemployed? Still married???
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited August 2014
    sucks2beme wrote: »
    My head hurts.
    You are still fighting a $7k paypal refund and bought this?
    And unemployed? Still married???

    You and me both. Though 3 words come to mind....trust-fund-baby.

    Can't imagine someone that young, being so careless with that amount of money. He obviously has the means to put together a very nice system but once done, stop and start putting away for the future. Which btw sneaks up on you like a MF.
    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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