New (old) Amps, reconfigure 2ch system.
RamZet
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Well I got bored with my setup, so I took it all apart.
I removed my Crestron Amp, Crestron Processor, Sonos, Network Switch, B&K Ref30, Pioneer BD(CD) Player.
Reinstall the Squeeze Box, Xbox1 (cd player via optical to squeezbox), B&K Ref5s2, kept the turntable, installed the MusicstreamerII USB DAC.
I replaced the Crestron (ATI) amp with TWO Rotel RB-1070s. I played with the bridging option for a bit and decided I don't like the way it sounds. The RB-1070 in bridge mode outputs 330-360w @ 8 Ohms. I Think it was too much for the tweeter and mid b/c it juts sounded the way everyone who doesn't own B&W speakers describes B&W speakers ( harsh highs).
I separated the amps up into left speaker and right speaker.
The B&K stereo pre has an awesome combo of outputs. They give you full range out, high pass out, low pass mono L+R out. So I'm using the high pass and low pass out to each amp channel.
I also reduced the size of my speaker cables too, just for a cleaner look.
Speaker cable and spade connectors are by IXOS.
Reused all my MIT interconnect cables.
I had some great, heavily insulated, overkill power cords I used on the amps.
Left some spare sources on the empty shelf for when I want to tinker ( like a USB DAC source, optical, coax digital, and some power cords) ( the wires under the turntable).
So far I am happy with the sound ( insert some rant with overly descriptive words here about how good it is) and new look of the whole rig. Old Rotel amps are great.
Here are some pictures:Click to Enlarge
Ignore that missing wall plate... I know, I have it.
I removed my Crestron Amp, Crestron Processor, Sonos, Network Switch, B&K Ref30, Pioneer BD(CD) Player.
Reinstall the Squeeze Box, Xbox1 (cd player via optical to squeezbox), B&K Ref5s2, kept the turntable, installed the MusicstreamerII USB DAC.
I replaced the Crestron (ATI) amp with TWO Rotel RB-1070s. I played with the bridging option for a bit and decided I don't like the way it sounds. The RB-1070 in bridge mode outputs 330-360w @ 8 Ohms. I Think it was too much for the tweeter and mid b/c it juts sounded the way everyone who doesn't own B&W speakers describes B&W speakers ( harsh highs).
I separated the amps up into left speaker and right speaker.
The B&K stereo pre has an awesome combo of outputs. They give you full range out, high pass out, low pass mono L+R out. So I'm using the high pass and low pass out to each amp channel.
I also reduced the size of my speaker cables too, just for a cleaner look.
Speaker cable and spade connectors are by IXOS.
Reused all my MIT interconnect cables.
I had some great, heavily insulated, overkill power cords I used on the amps.
Left some spare sources on the empty shelf for when I want to tinker ( like a USB DAC source, optical, coax digital, and some power cords) ( the wires under the turntable).
So far I am happy with the sound ( insert some rant with overly descriptive words here about how good it is) and new look of the whole rig. Old Rotel amps are great.
Here are some pictures:Click to Enlarge
Ignore that missing wall plate... I know, I have it.
B&W CM9Classé Sigma
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Looks good......except for that missing wall plate
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Looks good......except for that missing wall plate
Less than a buck at Home Depot... C'mon man -
I have them!
They just need to go on and with a newborn baby, it can wait.
But she is sleeping now, maybe I will do it now.B&W CM9Classé Sigma -
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I broke after something like 5 years and I added a sub to my 2ch system.
Its on some pretty low crossover and volume settings and is really there to cover anything my speakers cant.
It sounds great, or maybe The Police just sound great...
Its a 10 or 12 inch Sunfire, I connected it with TaraLabs sub cables.
Will post a picture over the weekend.B&W CM9Classé Sigma -
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See sub, I guess its ok. I don't really need it but it does sound good.B&W CM9Classé Sigma
