So this is what it's all about....

amulford
amulford Posts: 5,020
edited December 2005 in 2 Channel Audio
It's been a LONG time since I had a dedicated 2 channel stereo. I mean somewhere along the lines of 15 years. Back then, it was pretty good, but now I have a whole different view and MUCH morecritical expectations...

Well, I've been assembling a new rig for the last six months. Everything I got for this system has come from this little haven. Knowledge has been siphoned from your heads.(notice the echoes getting longer???)

I have decided to go with a tube front end and a sand ****. This would seem to get me the drive I need, while getting the sound and tuneability I desire. This is my first step into the tube world, I'm gonna need guidance...

While I know nothing is forever, I am EXTREMELY pleased with my results. It is not anywhere near complete, but I have the components and yesterday did a half **** set up to check it out. I connected the Pre, CD, amps, and speakers.

It's like having another child. :D I have been getting goosebumps listening...

I took these shots, but remember I just HAD to hear it. I don't think this is going to be the final home. Wait till you see it AFTER I am complete. Rome wasn't built in a day...

The rig will consist of the following (for now):

Pre Amp - VTL (Vacuum Tube Logic) Pure Tube Pre, model TL 2.5

Receiver - Polk Audio XRt 12 Reference XM Receiver (Signature Version) (not in the rig yet)

CD player - Luxman mode D105u with tubed output

Amps - A pair of Carver Silver 9t mono blocks

TT - I have yet to determine what to get, I'll be hitting you guys up for that one, too. ;)

Speakers - A pair of Carver Amazing Loudspeakers, Platinum Edition, with a Carver Loudspeaker Control Center.


You have to hear this , even with the lively room it's in. It reminds me of getting behind the wheel of a sports car and having fun...

Anthony
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2005
    Bet it's going to kick ****. That's a great system you're putting together. Love those Carver amps.

    What's the small component on top?
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited December 2005
    nice rig, gotta love those amazings :)
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited December 2005
    That's the control center for the speakers...
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2005
    Cool, nice rig man.
    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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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited December 2005
    Good on ya Anthony. Looks like a 'lively' room. Drapes and/or a rug might be the order of the day.

    Cheers,
    Russ
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  • W WALDECKER
    W WALDECKER Posts: 900
    edited December 2005
    amulford wrote:
    It's been a LONG time since I had a dedicated 2 channel stereo. I mean somewhere along the lines of 15 years. Back then, it was pretty good, but now I have a whole different view and MUCH morecritical expectations...

    Well, I've been assembling a new rig for the last six months. Everything I got for this system has come from this little haven. Knowledge has been siphoned from your heads.(notice the echoes getting longer???)

    I have decided to go with a tube front end and a sand ****. This would seem to get me the drive I need, while getting the sound and tuneability I desire. This is my first step into the tube world, I'm gonna need guidance...

    While I know nothing is forever, I am EXTREMELY pleased with my results. It is not anywhere near complete, but I have the components and yesterday did a half **** set up to check it out. I connected the Pre, CD, amps, and speakers.

    It's like having another child. :D I have been getting goosebumps listening...

    I took these shots, but remember I just HAD to hear it. I don't think this is going to be the final home. Wait till you see it AFTER I am complete. Rome wasn't built in a day...

    The rig will consist of the following (for now):

    Pre Amp - VTL (Vacuum Tube Logic) Pure Tube Pre, model TL 2.5

    Receiver - Polk Audio XRt 12 Reference XM Receiver (Signature Version) (not in the rig yet)

    CD player - Luxman mode D105u with tubed output

    Amps - A pair of Carver Silver 9t mono blocks

    TT - I have yet to determine what to get, I'll be hitting you guys up for that one, too. ;)

    Speakers - A pair of Carver Amazing Loudspeakers, Platinum Edition, with a Carver Loudspeaker Control Center.


    You have to hear this , even with the lively room it's in. It reminds me of getting behind the wheel of a sports car and having fun...

    Anthony
    man, what a fine choice in two channel gear! i bet you just cant wait to get it all dialed in! thanks....WCW III
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited December 2005
    Turn it up a little, I can almost hear :D it in atlanta :) Great system
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited December 2005
    Sweeeeet!!!!!!! :cool:
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2005
    Really nice, Anthony. Keep having fun with it all.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,551
    edited December 2005
    About time, eh? ;)

    Once you get it as you want it, I'm coming up for a listen.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited December 2005
    But of course. The door is always open...
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited December 2005
    Very,Very nice rig,I would love to hear some Amazings one day...
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  • hydrobud
    hydrobud Posts: 155
    edited December 2005
    DAMN!!!! just DAMN!!!
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited December 2005
    Nice setup Anthony!!! You are feeding those amazings well! Very impressive.
    madmax
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    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited December 2005
    Sweet, very Sweet. Great to see it all come together. Silver 9t and Amazings rock with the tube front.

    RT1
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited December 2005
    They do don't they? I think George Grand said it best:"There is no substitute for square surface area and a real man's amp."
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited December 2005
    LQQKIN' GOOD! Good on you Anthony. Enjoy the fruits of your labor or is it loins? Waaaaa. really cool man. :D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited December 2005
    Excellent.
    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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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited December 2005
    very nice seet up, tell us how it sounds when you dial it in.
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    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited December 2005
    Absolutely like mark says.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited December 2005
    Very nice. Love those amps.
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited December 2005
    amulford wrote:
    But of course. The door is always open...
    with that system, you might consider keepin' the doors shut...and dead-bolted!!! :eek:

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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,820
    edited December 2005
    BIZILL wrote:
    with that system, you might consider keepin' the doors shut...and dead-bolted!!! :eek:

    He lives in Podunk, NJ. He literally is surrounded by farms. I don't think the people out there would even know what has has sitting there. It probably looks like a bunch of space heaters to most of them.




    Nice deal, dude! I think some carpeting is in order there though. A nice oriental rug would do wonders. If those are the windows that face the yard/pond, I think I could sacrifice the drapes for the view!
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited December 2005
    Yes, John, That's the wall of windows. But I think THE room for these is down in the basement. Much easier to treat that area without it costing a fortune for WAF... ;)

    Just have to fight the boy (not to mention his mother) to get the train tables out of the way :(
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited December 2005
    BIZILL wrote:
    with that system, you might consider keepin' the doors shut...and dead-bolted!!! :eek:

    Bizill,

    Iff'in you come round here, we knows iff'in you s'pose to be here. And we love fellers wid pretty teeth... :D
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited December 2005
    nice.....i shall stay in arizona so as not to expose my teeth to ya'll folk down dere.
    uhm, be weary of crop circles. aliens will know that you are the most technologically advanced creature out in the sticks and they may label you as ready, willing and able to abduct and have you perform with them pearly whites.

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    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,820
    edited December 2005
    amulford wrote:
    Yes, John, That's the wall of windows. But I think THE room for these is down in the basement. Much easier to treat that area without it costing a fortune for WAF... ;)

    Just have to fight the boy (not to mention his mother) to get the train tables out of the way :(

    The basement is good! Concrete doesn't resonate! Then again, I have a soft spot for model trains. I think you have a fight on your hands there. Unless of course you might be able to clear some space in an attic or something. Wow, that's gotta suck! Two hobbies, both considered by the significant other to be a colossal waste of time and money! Ugh, just thinking of the arguments makes my head hurt! I don't envy you in that respect. Maybe it's time to build an addition?
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited December 2005
    dorokusai wrote:
    Excellent.

    I'd like to be the third to endorse Mr. Burns, er, uh, doro's comment.

    Looks sweet man :cool:
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited December 2005
    Jstas wrote:
    The basement is good! Concrete doesn't resonate! Then again, I have a soft spot for model trains. I think you have a fight on your hands there. Unless of course you might be able to clear some space in an attic or something. Wow, that's gotta suck! Two hobbies, both considered by the significant other to be a colossal waste of time and money! Ugh, just thinking of the arguments makes my head hurt! I don't envy you in that respect. Maybe it's time to build an addition?


    I think I have her coming around. All it takes is a couple good listening sessions around bedtime :D

    Seriously, I want to move the tables to the attic. We have the room, it's just going to take some "minor structural adjustment". oseph never really took much of an interest in them anyway. It's kind of more his Mom refusing to accept that fact. If he did, I would be more than willing to help him (help being the operative word here)

    An addition, while sounding great, is not an option. That one is less than ten years old. The kitchen is next on the agenda.

    No, the basement is the most viable. And as far as resonance, eff it. I gave up trying to control it, the whole house feels it :cool:

    Bizill- I seen them lil' fellers. They wuz right polite to me and the missus. Just felt a kinda funny fer a few days, and I didn't make no sounds when passing gas fer a spell... :eek:
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2005
    Nice, amulford!
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