New 2 Channel System

criverajr
criverajr Posts: 1,675
edited October 2005 in 2 Channel Audio
Polksters.

Putting together small 2 channel rig for the home office. Pieces include

Acurus ACD-11 CD player picked this up in mint condition
Tube pre purchased
Tube amp coming up
LSi9s Speakers
All SC interconnects and Power cords.

What you think? will work on it from here, but seems to get my feet in the door.

CRj
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited September 2005
    Cool system.
    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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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited October 2005
    dude, that will definitly work, couldnt unload that B&K eh? :D
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • criverajr
    criverajr Posts: 1,675
    edited October 2005
    Lou,

    I tried to practically give it away, but I am putting it to good use. I hooked it up to the SDA and it sounded good, I also got my hands on a pair of LSI9 and they also sounded good. I have the 9's stacked on top of the SDA looks really good and I just might keep them. I turned off the lights and sat in my leather chair and literally heard every note off of a Gypsy Kings CD, the details were incredible. The Acurus CD player is very defined and straight foward great buy on this one. I was tempted to get a Jolida but found this and I am happy. How is everything with you? hope you are injoying the new car. I should be back up their next month. By the way my brother is running 2 pairs of SDA's front and back and a LSi center and the systems is awesome.

    CRj
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited October 2005
    That should work quite well! I like the 7's a lot.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited October 2005
    If i cant sell a piece of gear for a ood price, I would keep it and use it too. sounds like the perfect use for that amp, and have no doubts in it having a great sound. just make sure no one steals it from your office.
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • W WALDECKER
    W WALDECKER Posts: 900
    edited October 2005
    criverajr wrote:
    Polksters.

    Putting together small 2 channel rig for the home office. Pieces include

    Acurus ACD-11 CD player picked this up in mint condition
    Rotel RS960AX Pre/Pro
    B&K St.55 Amp
    LSi7 Speakers
    All SC interconnects and Power cords.

    What you think? will work on it from here, but seems to get my feet in the door.

    CRj
    it should sound very good. in fact it is almost overkill for an office setting. very cool!
    Rogue Audio stereo 100 tube amplifier - Lector Zoe preamplifier with 6H30 pi's
    .Audience AU24SE speaker and ic cables- Chord Qutest DAC - Black Cat Silverstar II 75ohm digital cable-Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Signature system with large bass cabinets to accommodate 10" Seas magnesium woofers.2xhmpsuownoj.jpg
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited October 2005
    note.... this is a _home_ office :)

    Nice rig :)
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • criverajr
    criverajr Posts: 1,675
    edited October 2005
    Polksters,

    I myself have found that the system is sounding better everyday, I just picked a pair of LSi9s and have changed my pre to a B&K PT5 with a B&K St125.2 II amp and moving everything into my main room to get more use out of it. I find myself listening more to 2 channel and less to HT. I can hear very fine details even when I am walking around the house. I have the 9's stacked on top of my SDA's, and doing an A/B switching with the 2 setups and just finding my audio nirvana, this hobby is now becoming an expensive addiction. Can you say crack anyone!!!

    CRj
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  • phoneisbusy
    phoneisbusy Posts: 867
    edited October 2005
    criverajr wrote:
    Polksters,

    ... this hobby is now becoming an expensive addiction. Can you say crack anyone!!!

    CRj

    It wouldn't be so bad if the first speakers and such were free... :D
    Time is the best teacher. Unfortunately it kills all its students.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited October 2005
    criverajr wrote:
    Polksters,

    I find myself listening more to 2 channel and less to HT.
    CRj


    I've been down this road. I'm glad I got the room for a good home theater and 2 channel set up in my house. I know you do too. you wont regret going the 2 system route, I assure you :)

    I found getting 1 system to sound the way I like for both music and movies just too complicated
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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  • criverajr
    criverajr Posts: 1,675
    edited October 2005
    Guys,

    I know what you mean the other day I purchased the **** DVD Superbit for my son. I came home and he had a couple of his friends over and I put the movie in and just to see the look on their faces when the B&K 307 pushed the LSi inwalls to very clear, accurate levels made me think that that system is where it needs to be, anything else might be overkill. I saw 2 12 year old kids jump out of their seats with some surround passages, very cool. Then I sit in front of my 2 channel system and listen at a normal level to some Nora Jones, or Chuck Mangione, or Kurt Whalen, or Carlos Satan, or The Eagles and think this system is good but could get better, maybe with tubes I think 2 Channel is where it's at for me right now. Will keep you guys posted.

    CRj
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited October 2005
    Nice Carlos. Tubes Rule.

    RT1
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