Showin Off A Little

phuz
phuz Posts: 2,372
edited March 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
Ok so a couple of folks asked for a pic. Sorry about the glare and quality, but I'm still trying to figure out how to use my damn camera. :)

Just got my RDV-1050 today. All I've got left I think is to find some cables to stick with. Mostly just a couple of pairs of interconnects and some bi-wires. Everything else that I have is monster, and it's mostly for video or other sources. I want to have my 2 channel path nice and tight with the best. The rest (digital, multichannel audio, video) I'm not so concerned with so I can just keep the monster cables there.

In The Pic:

LG 44" HD RPLCD
Rotel RDV-1050
Rotel RCD-1070
Rotel RSX-1056
Time Warner HD Box
Panamax Max 5100 (might go with a 5510)
Rotel RB990-BX
PS2
(LSi speaks of course)

If you look closely you'll see the beasts that are the PS Audio xTreme Statement bi-wires. I'll take some detailed pics of them later if anyone is interested.

By the way, I found the anomaly that made me think the receiver sounded better than the amp. It had to do with having the amp powered on and hooked up, but not in use. I did brief shootout between the two tonight and the difference is little to none at the volumes that I listen at.

I'm happy with the way things are coming along. Just thought I'd share... :)
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited February 2005
    A little better pic of the hardware.
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited February 2005
    PS Audio xTreme Statements
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,734
    edited February 2005
    Looking good!
    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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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited February 2005
    Lastly, don't let those pics reflect my performance in one of my other hobbies.... photography. :)
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited February 2005
    Sweet man Sweet,

    I so love Rotel Gear. For video cables Monster does and excellent job. No need to upgrade unless your upgrading to component and your currently using S or composite.

    Lg tv I see nice man I hear many good things about there sets. There Plasmas are real nice. They have great video quality.

    Dan
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • MSkeezer
    MSkeezer Posts: 1,183
    edited February 2005
    Sweet setup you've got there. You did remember to remove the jumpers off your speakers, right?
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by MSkeezer
    Sweet setup you've got there. You did remember to remove the jumpers off your speakers, right?

    No, I just coated them in butter like the manual says.


    Errr wait, that was Hustler that had the butter talk. Damn.

    BTW, thanks :)
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2005
    Looks great, Phuz! the cherry center seems to match very nicely with the LSis. Btw, where's the 9? I recalled you had two pairs of them, just curious...
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2005
    That's a sharp looking setup.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by polkatese
    Looks great, Phuz! the cherry center seems to match very nicely with the LSis. Btw, where's the 9? I recalled you had two pairs of them, just curious...

    Thanks, and it does match well. It matches even better with the new cherry finish that Polk is using now.

    The stand is made by Sanus, and they have a whole slew of stuff that matches. I have a matching coffee and end table on the way.
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by polkatese
    Looks great, Phuz! the cherry center seems to match very nicely with the LSis. Btw, where's the 9? I recalled you had two pairs of them, just curious...

    My cherry 9's are being used as my rear surrounds. The ebony are in storage... thats another story. I wasn't quite honest 100% back then about that second pair of 9s (for good reasons)... but yes I have an LSi9 box with some mint ebony cabinets in a climate controlled storage unit right now. :)
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2005
    That's cool, Phuz! no biggie, I don't know that you have a stack of minty gears in your climate controlled storage unit. What else in there? ;)
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited February 2005
    Nice wicker baskets cutie pie! ;)

    I really like what you did with the bows on the front of them.
    Never Forget
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited February 2005
    I just love looking a t a stack of Rotel Gear.

    Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy.

    Dan
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by polkatese
    That's cool, Phuz! no biggie, I don't know that you have a stack of minty gears in your climate controlled storage unit. What else in there? ;)

    A bunch of junk that I need to get rid of :)


    Polkthug: STFU! :)

    I'm starting over completely in a lot of ways, and I wanted to get away from my old cheap bachelor pad look that I had before, so nya.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited February 2005
    haha!:)

    Maybe the makers of your tv stand also make a media rack that matches it.
    Never Forget
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by PolkThug
    Nice wicker baskets cutie pie! ;)

    I really like what you did with the bows on the front of them.

    Top notch system throughout except for the wicker baskets. You really need to dump them. They would go nicely in a sewing room or something. :D
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by madmax
    Top notch system throughout except for the wicker baskets. You really need to dump them. They would go nicely in a sewing room or something. :D

    Oh COME ON. I suppose I should ditch the cancles too eh?

    Something did happen lately that was slightly bothersome to me. I have been called "metro" a couple of times. However, after thinking about it, I realized it didn't bother me much cuz the women DIG IT and it helps with the ladies. ;)

    Someday when I have a real mancave sure I'll ditch em, but sheesh right now I think they go quite well with everything else thank you very much!

    Pffffft. You can get teh finger!

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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2005
    The candles add a touch of class. The baskets just add clutter. I'll take your finger and raise you two.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited February 2005
    You could put a white liner in this and a cute little bow on the front, and get more storage out of them.
    Never Forget
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited February 2005
    You guys are funny. :)

    I had to have somewhere to put the 10-15 CDs and DVD-A disks that I listen to most frequently, and PS2 stuff, so shut it.

    *snicker*
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2005
    You go Phuz! The baskets are fine, the candle is fine. But what or who is the dude sitting on the right LSI? You should have another matching candle.:D

    Cathy
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited February 2005
    Nice setup...

    Best integration of bows I've EVER seen
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2005
    I'm drooling over nice equipment & you guys are *itching & squawking over baskets & bows! I didn't even see the damn things

    I just don't understand!:confused::confused::p
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by cfrizz
    I'm drooling over nice equipment & you guys are *itching & squawking over baskets & bows! I didn't even see the damn things

    I just don't understand!:confused::confused::p


    See I knew a woman would understand. Oh, and the guy on my speaker is Buddha. :)

    I bet if I moved the baskets and threw some of my guns down there they'd be all bout it....
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,776
    edited February 2005
    Now your talkin! ;)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2005
    What's not to understand? all that sleek...powerful...sexy....mmmm...oh yesssss.....

    Originally posted by phuz
    See I knew a woman would understand. Oh, and the guy on my speaker is Buddha. :)

    I bet if I moved the baskets and threw some of my guns down there they'd be all bout it....
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2005
    Holy **** Cathy! Are you ok, LOL!

    Now I'm excited!
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by cfrizz
    What's not to understand? all that sleek...powerful...sexy....mmmm...oh yesssss.....

    Oh my. Watch it now, we may have to take this to PMs....
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2005
    God it's hot in here! (Pant)

    Gotta go guys bye.

    (Runs off as fast as wobbly legs can carry to cold shower)
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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