New tube shrine

BlueMDPicker
BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
edited February 2005 in 2 Channel Audio
Snagged this off Audio Advisor on the cheap - Redline rack. With all the tube gear, things were heating up in my old rack with enclosed sides.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited February 2005
    Hmmmm.. there may be room for more speakers now ;)
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2005
    How do you like it? I was looking at that rack for the new house...
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited February 2005
    Steve,

    Excellent build quality, easy to assemble (I believe there were a grand total of 8 bolts and 5 parts), looks are fantastic IMO. I left the cable management bus off because it wouldn't work with my IC's and PC's anyway. I used the "super saver" free shipping, but it was here in 3 days from order being placed. I haven't seen anything for the price that comes close.

    Mike
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2005
    Great! thanks bud.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Morningstar
    Morningstar Posts: 9
    edited February 2005
    Nice Rack!

    Your photos have me wishing I never sold my 1.2TL's

    :(
    Bill O'Connell
    Morningstar Audio Imports
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited February 2005
    Looks good Blue.

    I was looking at several websites including AA and couldn't find a manufacturer spec on the max weight allowable on each shelf. Does the owner's manual say anything?

    I'm looking to get one if I can plant a 55 lb receiver on the second from bottom shelf.

    thanks,
    Paul
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2005
    Nice rack sweetheart ;)
    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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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by pjdami
    Looks good Blue.

    I was looking at several websites including AA and couldn't find a manufacturer spec on the max weight allowable on each shelf. Does the owner's manual say anything?

    I'm looking to get one if I can plant a 55 lb receiver on the second from bottom shelf.

    Thanks!

    Sorry, there is no real "owner's manual" - just a simple assembly sheet. The amp on the bottom shelf (PS Audio Delta 200) weighs 54 lbs. It's the same thickness tempered glass as the others (1/4") and supported at 4 points on rubber pads. No problems. The intermediate shelving supports at four points on metal pins. The top shelf is thicker (3/8"), I suppose for looks, and supports on rubber pads.

    On AA you could do the "Ask Us a Question" link about weight max.
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited February 2005
    I like the rack and thanks for sharing. I have some serious cave mods that have to happen in this year.

    The room and space looks like I could spend alot of time there.
    BUT
    I have a question though;)

    Looks like there are 2 .005guage:p inductive loops wrapped around the flower pot in the picture. Is there some pruning in order :D

    twin

    ps
    Luv ya man and just havin some fun:p
    ***WAREMTAE***
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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited February 2005
    On AA you could do the "Ask Us a Question" link about weight max.

    Thanks Blue for the very detailed response. I'll try that "ask a question" link out.

    Your setup looks like it should be in the pages of one of those AA catalogs. Sweet.

    I'm glad you've found this forum. You've been a great addition, very helpful to others, and very knowledgable. Always a pleasure to read your posts.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by Morningstar
    Nice Rack!

    Your photos have me wishing I never sold my 1.2TL's

    :(

    Hi Bill!

    You noticed, I'm sure, what's "top shelf" and "right in the heart" of my setup. There have been several pieces of gear cycled through my two channel rig. The EE gear may as well be poured into the glass of the shelves - they're going nowhere!

    Yep, the SRS's are pretty special to me as well. The 75 wpc Manley tube amp drives them nicely - but, the big SS PS Audio amp gives them a bit more headroom.

    Hope things are going good for you!

    Mike
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by HBombToo
    Looks like there are 2 .005guage:p inductive loops wrapped around the flower pot in the picture. Is there some pruning in order :D

    Actually, they're experimental matter transference field coils. We've had moderate success in initial tests. My four year old stands in the center of one and I transfer him to the curb when the school bus comes on rainy days.

    We've found that the opening riffs of ZZ Top's "Waitin' For the Bus", played at 122 db (A weighted), generates sufficient field strength to get him to the first step of the bus (124 db put him in a third row seat and fastened his lap restraint, which the bus driver found disconcerting.)

    Further field testing has been temporarily suspended. Last Wednesday (which is trash pick-up day), my two year old daughter (who acts as bus lookout) yelled "BUS!" when it was, in fact, the trash truck. Well, you can guess the rest. We're tying to determine if she's color blind or suffering from repressed sibling rivalry.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by pjdami
    I'm glad you've found this forum. You've been a great addition, very helpful to others, and very knowledgable. Always a pleasure to read your posts.

    Thanks for the kind words, Paul. After reading my response to Henry, you may want to retract your statement. :D
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by BlueMDPicker
    Thanks for the kind words, Paul. After reading my response to Henry, you may want to retract your statement. :D

    NO FRIGGEN WAY. :D

    This is the response that makes you most valued.
    BTW
    the experimental matter transference field coils does not have have enough capacitance. You really need an introduction to the flux capacitor theories. I understand now that a long run in education is necessary

    :p

    way trashed is the twin... Doro... calling Doro:cool:
    ***WAREMTAE***
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,546
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by BlueMDPicker
    We're tying to determine if she's color blind or suffering from repressed sibling rivalry.


    I'm betting the latter.


    Looks nice bro.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited February 2005
    Very nice! Watch the tubes on glass though, it is very hard and light which can transmit vibes to the tubes. I still liked the B3 in front of the window. Looked kinda scary. :D
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited February 2005
    LOL! Yeah, I bet you could just see me in a Bella Lugosi getup wailing gothic vibes on the B3. It's still in the room, just way back.

    I had some reservations as well regarding the glass shelves. But, I just finished an absolutely riveting listening session with the Manley amp driving the "new" SRS's hard and Tracey Chapman's debut album spinning. Not a hint of microphonics.

    When are you going to get some free time and give me a hard core tube junkies (and SRS owner's) evaluation? You're welcome anytime.

    Mike
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited February 2005
    Sweet looking rack. Oh my, I had no idea those SDA's are that big. Our Klipsch are the same size I believe and using mine as a reference:eek: :eek: :eek: And those Klipsch towers are not small either.

    Maurice
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  • RobXant
    RobXant Posts: 201
    edited February 2005
    Love the rack- Though, till I saw the second photo I thought the plants next to it were your speakers. Thought they may have been some new experimental photosynthetic transducer speaker system. I immediately realized one major downside, they only work when placed in direct sunlight.

    Imagine how stupid I felt when you disclosed them as experimental matter transference field coils...
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    Sony DVP-NS715P // Sony Playstation3 // Roku Soundbridge M1000[/color]
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by RobXant
    Love the rack- Though, till I saw the second photo I thought the plants next to it were your speakers.

    I'm beta testing the top secret Magnepan Magnaplanters. Don't tell anyone, okay?
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by organ
    Sweet looking rack. Oh my, I had no idea those SDA's are that big. Our Klipsch are the same size I believe and using mine as a reference:eek: :eek: :eek: And those Klipsch towers are not small either.

    Yeah, they're pretty large. I laughed when I saw a photoshoot done at Polk HQ posted in a recent thread. It showed Polk Paul leaning with his elbow and upper arm on what was described as the "flagship SDA SRS." Must be 2.3's, or something, unless Paul is very tall.

    Edit - took another look at the photo. They're SRS's so Paul must be a big guy.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2005
    Originally posted by BlueMDPicker
    I'm beta testing the top secret Magnepan Magnaplanters. Don't tell anyone, okay?

    Ah, genuine audio comedy at its finest, LOL
    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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