Whatcha got....

TroyD
TroyD Posts: 13,077
edited February 2003 in 2 Channel Audio
OK, for you 2 ch guys, what have you got in your 2ch rig? I'm curious what everyone out there has got.....

I have
Dahlquist DQ-10's (arguably, I think, one of the finest speakers ever made)
Carver m1.5t 351wpc amp
Adcom SLC-505 passive preamp
AMC cd8b cd player
Signal Cable interconnects
AR 16awg, (2) 5ft runs.

BDT
I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited May 2002
    This is cool! 2 channel heaven.

    My current two channel system consists of a Luxman tube output CD player and a Sony XM satelite radio as sources, a Nikko two channel crossover, two Jolida 302A tube amplifiers (one for each bi-amped channel), two SRS-SDA loudspeakers, Tripplite LR2400 line conditioner, 12 awg power cables for all using hospital grade plugs, Audioquest type IV speaker cables and assorted interconnects.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • Aaron
    Aaron Posts: 1,853
    edited May 2002
    speakers: RT55's
    amp 1: Yamaha M-50 (120W)
    amp 2: Sony 3200F (120W)
    preamp: Carver C-2
    CD changer: Sony CA80ES
    interconnects: MIT Terminator 3 and MI-330
    cables: Monster Cable XP
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  • joe logston
    joe logston Posts: 882
    edited May 2002
    my two channel is,

    1, sorce; sony dv-7000s with a aragon d2d da converter, with a aragon ips (isolated power supply)
    2, pre amp; aragon 24k sp with a aragon ips (isolated power supply)
    3, amp; aragon 4004 mark 2
    4, speakers & subs 2 rt-7 with 2 psw-650 subs put togetther as a pair
    . rt-7 mains
    rt-20p surounds
    cs-400i front center
    cs-350 ls rear center
    2 energy take 5, efects
    2- psw-650 , subs
    1- 15" audiosource sub

    lets all go to the next ces.
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  • joe logston
    joe logston Posts: 882
    edited May 2002
    hay i like your quick reply box,

    thanks
    . rt-7 mains
    rt-20p surounds
    cs-400i front center
    cs-350 ls rear center
    2 energy take 5, efects
    2- psw-650 , subs
    1- 15" audiosource sub

    lets all go to the next ces.
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  • raycomics
    raycomics Posts: 78
    edited May 2002
    Ok, I am an old guy here. How old? Well the term "Vintage Equipment" to me is the stuff I lusted after growing up that I could not afford! Now that I am in my "second childhood" her goes:

    Speakers: Altec Model 14 (12" Woofs - 1" Mantaray Horn Loaded Tweets)

    Power/Preamps: Adcom GFA 555 (200wpc)
    Adcom GTP 400 (Pre)

    Source: Yamaha CDC-500 Natural Sound CD Player w/Coaxial
    Digital Output

    Yamaha KX-W232 Natural Sound Double Cassete Deck

    Sharp RP117 - Both Sides Front Loading Stereo
    Turntable

    Add-Ons: Micromega Duo.BS2. Digital to Analog Converter (256x Oversampling)

    All SpeakerCable/Interconnects from Frank Dai @ SignalCables
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited May 2002
    Ray,

    What do you think of Frank Dai's speaker cable?.....I am very impressed with his interconnects.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • raycomics
    raycomics Posts: 78
    edited May 2002
    Hey Troy -

    I am so impressed with Franks Cables, that I am in the process of Changing all of my HT Cable Setup! I noticed an immediate improvement in the Mid Bass and Treble Sections. More precise mids and highs as compared with MonsterCable, at a much lower Price Point. And hey, they ain't even broken in yet!

    Frank recommends at least 20 hours burn-in, and then the soundstage will really open up. Well, Well, Well worth the money!

    Can you tell I Like em?
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited May 2002
    I didn't really do a before/after burn it test to be honest. I left them on overnight/day while at work......I can see improvements over the standard AR cables I was using. Easily, one of the great bargains out there and the cool factor is huge as well.

    Troy (of the Big Dumb Dions)
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • juice21
    juice21 Posts: 1,866
    edited May 2002
    i will also stand behind frank's cables. i am currently upgrading all my cables to signal cable.

    as for the 2-channel set-up, it is in the pricing and auditioning stage (hey, i'm an HT guy)....
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  • raycomics
    raycomics Posts: 78
    edited May 2002
    Don't know if you R a "Vintage" Guy, But I am here to tell ya that you can get really Hi-End Stuff (in its day) for pennies on tha dollar now on Ebay,

    If you R of the adventurous sort, and know what you are looking 4, Flea Markets, Yard Sales, and Thrift Stores also have great bargains if you like looking for buried treasures.


    Just a thought.
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  • juice21
    juice21 Posts: 1,866
    edited May 2002
    good idea (i could probably get more bang for my buck), but i think i am going to try to go 'entry level' with new products(thinking NAD, AMC, cambridge audio, and the like), unless i run into a heluva deal on some used gear of course....
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  • stubby
    stubby Posts: 723
    edited May 2002
    CD players
    Yamaha CDC815, Rotel 855

    Preamp
    Adcom GTP 450

    D/A Converter
    AA DDE v1.0

    Amplifiers
    1 Pair of Carver M1.0t's Bridged mono for 1,000 watts

    Speakers
    Polk SDA SRS 1.2TL

    Stubby
    SRS 3.1TL
    Harman Kardon Citation 5.1
    Anthem AVM2



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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited May 2002
    2ch rig as of right now....

    Carver m400a
    Nad 1130 Pre
    ADC 16/2r Cd
    Signal Cable interconn's
    10awg cord
    KEF Cresta 2's
    2 pair (stacked) Infinity Qb

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • tonyv1
    tonyv1 Posts: 365
    edited May 2002
    My 2 channel rig:
    Magnepan MG12
    Parasound HCA 1500A Amp
    Anthem PRE 2L Special Edition Tube Preamp
    Rotel RCD 951
    MSB Tech DAC Link III
    Nakamichi DR2
    Denon DP2000 w/ ADC Black Widow Tonearm
    Grado Prestige Silver cartridge
    Harmonic Tech Pro Silway MkII interconnects
    Canare Digital Coaxial cable
    XLO Ultra 6 speaker cables
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited May 2002
    Tube pre, Maggies, Denon turntable....

    Yep, I'm jealous, I bet you melt in your chair....

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited May 2002
    Jealousy is a rather mild term.....


    Troy (of the Big Dumb Dions)
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • xfontanax
    xfontanax Posts: 82
    edited May 2002
    harman Kardon hk3370
    denon dcd-1560 cd player
    polk lsi9
    monster ref 2 interconects
    moster Z1 speaker wire

    yes, modest, but very clean sounding
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  • goingganzo
    goingganzo Posts: 2,793
    edited May 2002
    i would buld a 2 chanel setup but i dont listen to music that much in my house just in my car i usto drive 3 hours a day so i got some good speakers for my car but i am not one of thoes people that make your teeth ratel in your car with my bass i went with 3 8 inch subs for responce and tightness but i wish i had a 2 chanel setup
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  • nascarmann
    nascarmann Posts: 1,464
    edited May 2002
    I want a 2 channel rig?:mad: But when I listen to music I turn the effects off of the receiver and listen to the front speakers only!

    Yamaha CDC-665
    Yamaha DV-C6280
    Yamaha RX-V800 (Tuner,Pre,DAC's)
    Yamaha M-85 amp
    Polk SDA-1C's

    This is not dedicated 2 channel rig, but it works as one for me? :mad:
    Oh, the bottle has been to me, my closes friend, my worse enemy!
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited May 2002
    I wonder how many do have a dedicated 2ch rig though......Space is obviously at a premium in most homes. I am just unfortunate in the fact that I don't have children so there are a couple spare rooms that allow me the space. If we are lucky enough to have kids, I'm out a mancave......

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • raycomics
    raycomics Posts: 78
    edited May 2002
    I have a big (to me, as I was a Row Home((I think the youngsters call it a Town Home)) Kid) Bedroom that is 12x17, so the Altec 14s fit just fine. I can hear the music all over the house. Living Room is the dedicated HT Room.
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  • SDA SRS 1.2
    SDA SRS 1.2 Posts: 255
    edited June 2002
    For a late 80's system, it still sounds pretty good! (See signature)
    Main System: Polk SDA SRS 1.2 Speakers, Sunfire Signature 600~two Amp, Carver C-16 Preamp, Carver TX-11b Tuner, Marantz 6350Q TT, Philips CDR-775 Recorder, Teac V-707RX Cassette Deck, Signal Cable Double Run Speaker Cable

    Upstairs Den: Marantz 2325 Receiver, Marantz 5220 Cassette Deck, Marantz HD-880 Speakers, Marantz 6370Q TT

    Exercise (Kabuki speaker) Room: Kenwood KR-9600 Receiver, Pioneer CS-99a Speakers, Sansui SP-X9000 Speakers (not pretty, but LOUD! :) )
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  • nascarmann
    nascarmann Posts: 1,464
    edited June 2002
    I am nothing but envious? But, I have a good chance of getting a set of SDA-SRS soon? My stubberness is the only reason that I haven't bought a pair of SDA-SRS? tl's is a prob?

    KING WANNABE of the kingdom of wannabes!
    Oh, the bottle has been to me, my closes friend, my worse enemy!
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited June 2002
    Barnwell, SC?

    That's not too far from me.......Man, lock your door at night or ima get my SDA demo on in your house!

    Troy
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited June 2002
    2-channel:
    Polk SRS SDA 3.1TL's
    Krell KAV250a Amp
    Krell KAV250p Pre-amp
    Denon DVD3300 DVD-A
    Home Theatre:
    Denon 3801
    Monitor 10 series 2
    CS400i
    PSW650
    RT800i (side surrounds)
    RT25i (rear surrounds)
    2nd Stereo (front room):
    Polk CRS+
    Yamaha 85wpc dolby prologic
    JVC 1-bit CD player
    3rd Stereo (bathroom):
    HK495i (1986'ish)
    Baby Avent Legacy II's
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  • joelll
    joelll Posts: 120
    edited June 2002
    My two channel rig? Why have one when I can have three! (and it's a good thing I live alone in a two-bedroom apartment, 'cause I have a home theater rig, too)

    Living room system:
    Sansui Eight receiver (80 wpc, ca. 1972)
    Marantz CC-65se 5-CD changer
    Technics SL-D20 turntable
    Polk Monitor 12 speakers (AWWWWWWW YEAHHHH!)

    Study system:
    Sansui 4000 receiver (45wpc ca. 1974)
    Sony CA-9ES 5-CD changer
    Genesis Physics Model I speakers
    Original Large Advent speakers
    (the Genesis speakers (similar to EPI 100's) are inverted on top of the Advents, and the Sansui drives both pairs with ease; they sound *great* together)

    Bedroom system:
    NAD 3020 integrated amplifier (20wpc, ca. 1979)
    Mitsubishi DA-F20 FM tuner
    Denon DCD-1520 cd player
    Genesis Physics Model 10 speakers
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  • Apex
    Apex Posts: 69
    edited June 2002
    Originally posted by raycomics
    Don't know if you R a "Vintage" Guy, But I am here to tell ya that you can get really Hi-End Stuff (in its day) for pennies on tha dollar now on Ebay,

    Yeah i just bought a Harmon/Kardon AVR7000 for $690.00 off of Ebay can't beat that.Came in the original packaging,w/everything.

    I recommend Ebay but watch out not all sellers are as honest as the guy i dealt with.

    Justin
    H/K AVR7000

    "LSI25's bi-wired with 2.4s

    Mirage OM c2 Center "LSiC soon"

    FX300i rears "LSi15's soon for the rears".


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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited June 2002
    signalcable.com

    the owner's name is Frank Dai. If you order, be sure to tell him you are a clubpolk member.

    Troy
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • gidrah
    gidrah Posts: 3,049
    edited June 2002
    Dyanco ST-120 amp
    http://home.indy.net/~gregdunn/dynaco/components/ST120/index.html
    Dynaco PAT-4 pre-amp
    http://home.indy.net/~gregdunn/dynaco/components/PAT4/index.html
    Playstation for CD player. Soon to be a Playstation2 (DVD ability)
    Altec Lansing Segovia speakers
    I'm working on a tuner. Once this is done I'll know how much I can spend on cables/wires. Signal is looking like the winner.
    I also have a Carver Sonic Holography generator, SAE Parametric EQ, and a realistic graphic EQ that I may (or not) throw into the mix.

    This is going to be the bedroom system. Once the bed and dressers are in place, I'll probably use a pair of Monitor Audio Bronze2s. I mainly wanted to sneak an amp/pre system into the workings for future upgrades. It's all part of the master plan.

    Currently for dedicated 2ch listening, I use the main rig. I've got a pair of Acoustiflex sitting (upside-down) atop a pair of Polk 10Bs. I use my sub-room (rear amps from 5.1) to drive the Acoustiflex and the mains for the 10Bs. From top to bottom I get 10" woofer, 9&1/2 X 3" horn midrange, 3&1/2" cone tweeter (@100 watts), then a 1" dome tweeter, 2 6&1/2" mid-woofers, 10" passive radiator (@100 watts). I've hooked the ST-120 to the pre-outs, but haven't give it alot of effort. Someday I'll try the Dynaco possibly followed by the Carver S.H. gen. to each set. I realize this has the potential for some nasty effects, but it's worth a try.
    Make it Funky! :)
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  • smglbrth
    smglbrth Posts: 1,470
    edited June 2002
    ATCVenom - Don't feel bad, not all of us have thousands to spend on audio, even though we wish we did!!

    Here's my list, not big but works for me!!

    Preamp - Audiosource Pre One/A (for now anyway, to be replaced in the near future!)
    Amps - Audiosource Amp One/A's (2, bridged)
    CD/DVD - Onkyo DV-S555
    Tuner - Onkyo T-4000
    Speakers - Polk RTA-8t's

    Had the HT once, it was neat and all but had to go with my love, 2 channel!!
    :D
    Remember, when you're running from something, you're running to something...-me
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