Nice RACK !!

TroyD
TroyD Posts: 13,083
edited April 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
HA! Made you look!

Well, got my new Salamander Archetype racks in today, got 'em put together (sorta PITA)

Here's a pic of the LR rig:

AR XA TT (with Pat Benetar 'Get Nervous' spinning)
NAD PP2 phono pre
Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube pre
Furman Rack Rider power strip
Philips DVD963SA DVD/SACD player
Polk XM tuna
AudioSource Amp1/Dynaco Quadaptor (rear surround/outdoor speaks)
Conrad Johnson MV-75A1 amp....

I know, I know...cable mgmt......

BDT
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited July 2005
    Nice set-up. Love that CJ and SF:)
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited July 2005
    Nice RACK !!


    Not only a nice rack but a nice johnson to boot! ;)
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by dragon1952


    Not only a nice rack but a nice johnson to boot! ;)
    :eek: :eek:
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    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,083
    edited July 2005
    Only 'issue' thus far is gain on the turntable, you've got to REALLY crank the volume to get it up to volume, long as I don't forget to turn it down before I switch sources, I'll be OK, I suppose.

    BDT
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited July 2005
    You need a higher output cart, or a better phono stage. What cart are you running, and what's it's output?
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,083
    edited July 2005
    It's an old Stanton cart....no idea what the output is.

    A new cartridge is in the works but for NOW it's going to have to suffice. I've got an ortoforn super OM-10 around here somewhere, I'll prolly swap 'em out but for now, it'll do.

    ** now that I've engaged my brain; it's got to be the phono pre. I was just using the AR in the mancave up until a couple weeks ago....**

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  • petrym
    petrym Posts: 1,912
    edited July 2005
    Kinda flat for me Troy.
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited July 2005
    Poor speakers gotta sit on the floor.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,083
    edited July 2005
    Nope, they are spiked! :D

    BDT
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited July 2005
    Awesome Troy. I'm lovin my Salamander triple 20.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited July 2005
    That NAD offers 30db gain, which isn't a whole lot if you have a low output MM cart.

    I'll email you some higher gain phono pre options.

    Cheers,
    Russ
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited July 2005
    Nice rack, Troy! It looks rather small and delicate, though I imagine that by design and construction it's quite stable.

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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by TroyD
    Nope, they are spiked! :D

    BDT

    What's nice is that the lovely Wendi will allow spiked 100lb speakers on her hardwood floors.:eek:
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited July 2005
    Salamander ... There is No substitute.....

    Allday everyday... nice going Troy , now about the wire management....


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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,083
    edited July 2005
    Actually, there is a piece of leftover flooring underneath each spike.....

    Actually, the build quality on the Salamander is so-so. A DIY flexy would be just as good, if not better.

    BDT
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited July 2005
    am I the only one who doesn't see cable management concerns?

    Nice rack, Troy
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • Micah Cohen
    Micah Cohen Posts: 2,022
    edited July 2005
    Nice RACK

    Goddamn it! I waited like DAYS before clicking this thread, thinking, there's no way he's talking about chicks... It's gonna be an audio rack, I KNOW IT! But I couldn't stay away, I HAD TO GIVE IN.

    Damn it.

    I fell for it.

    That's just like me. :mad:

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  • hotwheelman
    hotwheelman Posts: 1,300
    edited July 2005
    I think stanton carts are best suited to remain in the d.j. world as they are tops in that catagory, however you should get that ortofon in there and give it a whirl, you might just be surprised.

    I have always liked the ortofon sound and found it to be a nice warm sounding cart, I had a pmount ( can't remember the model but I think it had the number 20 in it) in my technics linear tracking t.t. and I wish to this day that I still had that one.

    If you do make the change I would love to hear what your findings are for the one that you have.



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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by nadams
    am I the only one who doesn't see cable management concerns?

    Nice rack, Troy

    I'm with you, I don't see a rat's nest. Looks just fine to me.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,083
    edited July 2005
    Originally posted by hotwheelman
    I think stanton carts are best suited to remain in the d.j. world as they are tops in that catagory,

    This is an old school, 70's vintage Stanton cart per the original owner.......the new stuff, screw that.

    BDT
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  • hotwheelman
    hotwheelman Posts: 1,300
    edited July 2005
    Yeah...thats what I mean, the newer stanton home carts are crap but in the d.j. realm they are still damn hard to beat. I heard a couple of recent trackmaster units at friends house and was very impressed.
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