Showcase your setups

joecoulson

The Pro-Ject table I had for years did that - something in the tonearm
got the new Rega, had no buzzing, but had a weird hiss with the Vincent that was only prevalent when volumes were high, but it still bothered me. Now with the Rega Fono pre - no noise at all.

halo

joecoulson

Looking good Victor, I like the LP showcase on the left.

lightman1

I've heard Victors set up. Rather exquisite sound reproduction.

Clipdat

@halo Have you ever tried removing the turntable's dust cover while playing a record? Someone told me recently that it's advantageous to do so, as it cuts down on the resonance in the soundwaves being picked up by the turntable and getting transferred back into the plinth.

halo

Clipdat wrote: »

@halo Have you ever tried removing the turntable's dust cover while playing a record? Someone told me recently that it's advantageous to do so, as it cuts down on the resonance in the soundwaves being picked up by the turntable and getting transferred back into the plinth.

Yes, I have, I just didn’t do it for the photo

halo

lightman1 wrote: »

I've heard Victors set up. Rather exquisite sound reproduction.

Thanks Russ!

joecoulson wrote: »

Looking good Victor, I like the LP showcase on the left.

Thanks Joe! Those IKEA Kallax shelving units fit the LPs quite nicely

joecoulson

A couple of highlight shots.

Nightfall

Couple of setups I've had in the past few years.

SDA 1.2's



Surround setup, SDA 2B's L/R, Peerless Monitor 5's center, Peerless Monitor 4's rear





Dynaudio Emit M20's on Skylan stands - current setup but different room.



Testing out some speakers I bought on Craigslist for @dromunds but I forget what they were.

Nightfall

Found another.

RTA-12B's



...and a real old one when I was just running off a Yamaha Aventage AVR, no tube preamp, no amp, just AVR, radio shack spool of wire, and speakers.

BlueFox

D a m n. You go through gear like Cheetos.

joecoulson

So, @Mike Reeter inspired me to post an update. We got some new carpet, and with that decided to do away with the full bookcase behind the couch.
Made a new base cabinet hutch to hold The tank and store records and whatnot.
With that; I had to put the surrounds into the ceiling. Much cleaner look we think. And the sound is better as the speakers are an upgrade over the old bookies that were back there. More room to breath for all this gear.

vcwatkins

Stripped down den rig - no Joule or turntable, sniff.

joecoulson

Looks fantastic
Love the symmetry

VR3

@joecoulson would be curious for you to try reflecting them off the back wall

Lostsoul123

joecoulson wrote: »

Nice job! I have a fish tank in my background too. I have the pump system on a light switch so I can turn off the gurgling sound when doing critical listening though. Fish give me dirty looks initially but I think they really enjoy the music in the long run...

Lostsoul123

vcwatkins wrote: »

Stripped down den rig - no Joule or turntable, sniff.

Still very nice! My eyes are drawn to the big SDA's (and the booze)

joecoulson

VR3 wrote: »

@joecoulson would be curious for you to try reflecting them off the back wall

I have not. But at this point w them hanging over the tank, I’m just gonna leave them. They basically point right at the ears with the current configuration.

Mike Reeter

joecoulson wrote: »

So, @Mike Reeter inspired me to post an update. We got some new carpet, and with that decided to do away with the full bookcase behind the couch.
Made a new base cabinet hutch to hold The tank and store records and whatnot.
With that; I had to put the surrounds into the ceiling. Much cleaner look we think. And the sound is better as the speakers are an upgrade over the old bookies that were back there. More room to breath for all this gear.

Killer Audio/Video in a Relaxed, yet Elegant setting. You and your wife have very good taste in Decor!

joecoulson

Thanks Mike. You too!!

joecoulson

Skip - ever the romantic

pitdogg2

joecoulson wrote: »

Skip - ever the romantic

Just don't look at his (•) (•)

joecoulson

Not a setup per say (although there is a Sonos in there) but had to show this one off. Custom built ins in the dining room.

Viking64

joecoulson wrote: »

per say

HUH?

joecoulson

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I use Siri most times and am terrible about proofreading
My apologies Ben Stein

WLDock

joecoulson wrote: »

Nice space! I so hope for you that the BIG BAD Adante center channel finds a home in your beautiful space. A full Adante front would be killer! Those towers are massive!

I'll just leave this 65lbs brute here to egg you on! LOL!


Even on sale this BIG bad boy still costs a chunck of change...
https://www.musicdirect.com/speakers/ELAC-Adante-AC-61-Center-Channel-Speaker
https://reverb.com/item/29264564-elac-adante-ac-61-center-channel-speaker-black-open-box?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7MvCrZaI5gIViMBkCh1B2QCuEAQYASABEgLLf_D_BwE&merchant_id=106591292&pla=1&utm_campaign=6445914859&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google

joecoulson

It is on my wishlist. But unfortunately not in the cards for me as it would require a major overhaul of the center rack. Which presents nice symmetry with the setup. It’s a beast and would make EVERYTHING move off to the side. Not worth it. The Def Tech CLR is no slouch and serves very well in that spot.

verb

joecoulson wrote: »

Not a setup per say (although there is a Sonos in there) but had to show this one off. Custom built ins in the dining room.

Very nice Joe! If you were a bit closer I would hire your company to do some cabinetry/shelving around the house!

joecoulson

Thanks Dave - you know I would take good care of you and M!

jdjohn

Get in line @verb !