Temporary move to RI - tenporary 2 channel rig

stangman67
stangman67 Posts: 2,289
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Hi all,

I recently completed a move to Newport Rhode Island for a 6 month Navy school as I prepare to move on to the next chapter of my naval career. I am separated from my fiancé while I am up here (and unfortunately probably for the next week 2-3 years) so I am living in a navy housing roommate program. I was lucky enough to get the master in the duplex which left me pretty good room to set this up:

Klipsch The Sixes on trans deco 24” stands with some 1” wood blocks because the top plates weren’t big enough. Currently the only source is my Bluesound Node 2 (Wireworld eclipse interconnects) as I suffered an embarrassing snafu with my record player which will probably force me to get something else. I have added a Pangea Vulcan turntable stand to finish it off.

I am extremely impressed with this 1200ish dollar setup. This little stereo is a tenth of the cost of what I am used to listening to and I am not disappointed whatsoever which is saying something I think. These Klipsches sound great!

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2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Nice setup stangdude! :smile:
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    Sometimes it’s all about the music and how it sounds to you which doesn’t always correlate to the dollar amount invested. Very happy to read that you’re enjoying the little setup in the new digs :)
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    Got the same Ikea chair for my space too! Nice little rig and don't worry...use all that money you won't be spending to save up for something really nice post service.

    Speaking of which, thank you for your service.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    I have to add that i still have all my higher end stuff. Just in storage for the time being since this is a relatively short stay. Really enjoying this simple setup
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    And the service is my pleasure, coming up on 8 years now. 12 short years left until I can retire at the ripe age of 42 :)
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    How is the rigidity and stability of that stand when it's filled with vinyl like that? Been curious about those racks for a while now.
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    The stand is rock solid. I’m incredibly impressed for 100 bucks.
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    Very nice.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    I have said it before, some of the powered bookies play way above their price range. Nice setup.
    Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    stangman67 wrote: »
    The stand is rock solid. I’m incredibly impressed for 100 bucks.

    Nice! I was looking at those. Pangea makes a complete line of stands, including amplifier stands. Price sure is right!
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    I am pretty surprised by how nice it is. Wouldn’t mind having a larger one as my main rack
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,801
    The last six months I worked RFT (late summer through fall 2013), our house in Harvard had sold and I had a very modest apartment in the nearby, slightly hardscrabble town of Ayer. I called it my work release facilty :)

    9505289368_c94d5a2bd6_h.jpgIMG_0132 by Mark Hardy, on Flickr


    Your RI hifi is a cut above what I was rockin' -- though. On the other hand, mine was all dump findgrade -- including the tasteful equipment stand :p (and wasn't bad, either, all things considered).

    Sorry for the hijack! :p
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,801
    erniejade wrote: »
    I have said it before, some of the powered bookies play way above their price range. Nice setup.

    On the one hand, they can be utterly optimized -- amplification, contour, and driver(s). On the other hand, ya gotta like the same characteristic of sound that the manufacturer likes :)

    I'd be very interested i.e., curious) to hear the powered Klipsches.
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    I’m almost floored by how good these sound. I’ve never owned klipsches or any horn loded tweeter speaker before but they are so joyful to listen to.

    Listening to Fleetwood Mac Rumours right now and Stevie’s voice just screams. Not at all fatiguing which I was worried about.
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    stangman67 wrote: »
    I’m almost floored by how good these sound. I’ve never owned klipsches or any horn loded tweeter speaker before but they are so joyful to listen to.

    Listening to Fleetwood Mac Rumours right now and Stevie’s voice just screams. Not at all fatiguing which I was worried about.

    I've read that the newer Klipsch products like these powered ones you have, and their upper end "reference" line are not shouty, harsh, or in any way fatiguing. Thanks for confirming that.
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    I have solution to my TT conundrum on the way :)
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,415
    What do you do in the Navy?
    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

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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    I am a Surface Warfare Officer. Currently at Department Head School enroute to being a Chief Engineer on a ship
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,415
    stangman67 wrote: »
    I am a Surface Warfare Officer. Currently at Department Head School enroute to being a Chief Engineer on a ship

    Thanks from a former 6027. Semper Fi!
    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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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    Dang 1200 being one tenth of your normal system?! Ballin. Glad you are enjoying your set up, I got the 4 shelf version of that same rack and for $75 it does the job admirably.

    Keep on rocking on!
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    Yea and I think that’s a conservative guesstamation. I’m by eyes it’s better to not really add it all up lol.

    And thanks everyone! I really do enjoy my job
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Looks really sharp Zach! Love the wood tone of those speaks
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