The ' We are Not Selling the House' HT

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wingnut4772
wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
edited April 2 in Clubhouse Archives
Ok...I got rid of some gear and I am staying put so with what do I replace the gear I sold ? I am glad you asked.....:p

My Samsung HLR5688 "Kirk' set is being replaced by a Samsung (I know:eek: but that's what my calibrator said was the best right now) HLS6187 1080p 61 inch DLP. (pic1) supporting that will be my new HT cabinet from Salamander Designs (pic2). That is a really cool company . You can just custom design your HT or audio cabinet on line and place the order locally. It is going to replace my standing equipment cabinet and really free up the front stage with the horizontal design.
I am also going to be either selling or moving to the bedroom my Von Schweikert mini sub. Although an excellent sub, I decided to get another SVS sub that would better match the power and range of my Ultra/2 with an ......wait for it.......
SVS PB12 Plus/2 with the new drivers.(pic3)I spoke to Eric? at SVS and he told me that with the new drivers the Plus/2 was almost up to the Ultra. Wish I had known that 9 months ago.


And to replace my beloved Sherwood Newcastle P-965..?
An Anthem Statement D2 (pic 4)Ta Da!:p
Why not? :D

I should have everything and up and running in three weeks or so.
Sharp Elite 70
Anthem D2V 3D
Parasound 5250
Parasound HCA 1000 A
Parasound HCA 1000
Oppo BDP 95
Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
Totem Mask Surrounds X4
Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
Sony PS3
Squeezebox Touch

Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited August 2006
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    Hell yeah. I love that new Sammy. If I were going to buy a set right now that would be the one.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited August 2006
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    Must be cool to have your own calibrator. :D
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited August 2006
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    He is actually pretty popular. His name is Eliab and he tours the country calibrating display devices, He will be in Miami in Nov. Eliab at Avical
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited August 2006
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    Dang Darla you took a 180, glad to hear and nice upcoming rig !!! Now how about that cinenova amp? I know it wont match that new pre :D
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited August 2006
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    faster100 wrote:
    Dang Darla you took a 180, glad to hear and nice upcoming rig !!! Now how about that cinenova amp? I know it wont match that new pre :D
    WHA-WHA-WHAT!?!?!? There will be no besmirchment of my Cinenova:p I love it and it stays with me.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited August 2006
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    Why didn't you wait for the new SXRD???
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

    Home Setup: Sony VPL-VW85 Projo, 92" Stewart Firehawk, Pioneer Elite SC-65, PS3, RTi12 fronts, CSi5, FXi6 rears, RTi6 surround backs, RTi4 height, MFW-15 Subwoofer.

    Car Setup: OEM Radio, RF 360.2v2, Polk SR6500 quad amped off 4 Xtant 1.1 100w mono amps, Xtant 6.1 to run an eD 13av.2, all Stinger wiring and Raammat deadener.
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited August 2006
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    Congrats on the upgrades. Please describe the differences you saw between your uncalibrated and calibrated picture quality. Did you use a calibration DVD (Avia etc.) prior to the professional calibration?
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited August 2006
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    Way Cool Darla. Excellent news, I am very happy for you. BTW, do you still wanna room mate???;)
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited August 2006
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    Toxis wrote:
    Why didn't you wait for the new SXRD???

    Eliab said that the 6188 was the best set he has calibrated (I got the 6187). He told me the 6187 was just as good with the exception of a tweak to the overscan in the service menu (and it's was cheaper:) ).

    As far as a difference on my old set there was a marked improvement. I have not received this one yet and it won't be calibrated until November-ish.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
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    amulford wrote:
    Way Cool Darla. Excellent news, I am very happy for you. BTW, do you still wanna room mate???;)


    I think that might really challenge the relationship at this point.:p
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • Holydoc
    Holydoc Posts: 1,048
    edited August 2006
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    So let me understand this...

    You were fighting with your significant other to the point of paying for lawyers to determine how to liquidate your house fairly. In the middle of this relationship in turmoil, you have paid counselors to attempt to appease the abusive behavior towards you. This situation caused you to pack (protect?) up your HT system including even having to sell off certain pieces of it.

    In the middle of all that, you purchased a new TV, subwoofer, and pre-pro??!!

    :eek:

    *wipes a tear from his eye* Darla... you are my HERO!

    :)
    Holydoc (Home Theatre Lover)
    __________________________________________
    Panasonic -50PX600U 50" Plasma
    Onkyo -TX-NR901 Receiver
    Oppo -Oppo 980HD Universal DVD Player
    Outlaw -770 (7x200watt) Amplifier
    PolkAudio - RTi12 (Left and Right)
    PolkAudio - CSi5 (Center)
    PolkAudio - FXi3 (Back and Surround)
    SVS - PB-12/Plus (Subwoofer)
    Bluejean Cables - Interconnects
    Logitech Harmony 880 - Remote
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited August 2006
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    Holydoc wrote:
    So let me understand this...

    You were fighting with your significant other to the point of paying for lawyers to determine how to liquidate your house fairly. In the middle of this relationship in turmoil, you have paid counselors to attempt to appease the abusive behavior towards you. This situation caused you to pack (protect?) up your HT system including even having to sell off certain pieces of it.

    In the middle of all that, you purchased a new TV, subwoofer, and pre-pro??!!

    :eek:

    *wipes a tear from his eye* Darla... you are my HERO!

    :)
    EFF YEAH!!!! HA. What the Hell. :D:D

    It seems that we had some serious miscommunications going on ...and perhaps there was some overreacting on my part I admit. She and I actually had our eyes opened and if it still does not work out (we said we would see where we are in a year) I will take all my cool crap with me.

    I told her I was scared she was going to break my crap at the counselors and she told me she would never do that and seemed genuinely surprised that I would think that she would. Things are not perfect and we will have to work on it but I learned that I have a tendency to run from things rather than face them So...... we have a legal contract in the works and counseling once a week. The bottom line is you know....that love thing I guess.

    Also ...you may recall a few months back I posted about a penny stock.. RSMI?. That's my HT play stock and I sold it at .23 :D

    It also helps that I am more than slightly crazy.:p
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • Schris22
    Schris22 Posts: 983
    edited August 2006
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    Wow, crazy stuff,

    I would wait for the new SXRD as well XBR3? i believe.

    Well looks good, some people upgrade piece by piece over the year, well you just do everything in a few months! Also I love the Anthem for Home theater so


    ENJOY!

    Chris
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR502-S
    DVD Player: Pioneer DV-578A-S
    Left and Right: R50
    Center: CS1
    Rear Center: R15
    Surrounds: R30
    Subwoofer: 10'' Dayton 100 Watt
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
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    Schris22 wrote:
    Wow, crazy stuff,

    I would wait for the new SXRD as well XBR3? i believe.

    Well looks good, some people upgrade piece by piece over the year, well you just do everything in a few months! Also I love the Anthem for Home theater so


    ENJOY!

    Chris

    How much are those Sonys going to be when they come out? I got such a good recommendation by Eliab on the Sammy. He said that after calibration they are spectacular.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • Schris22
    Schris22 Posts: 983
    edited August 2006
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    i gtg but

    KDS-R60XBR2 - $5,300,

    info here

    http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_room/consumer/television/microdisplay/sxrd_grand_wega/release/22354.html

    sorry again,

    Night!

    Chris
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR502-S
    DVD Player: Pioneer DV-578A-S
    Left and Right: R50
    Center: CS1
    Rear Center: R15
    Surrounds: R30
    Subwoofer: 10'' Dayton 100 Watt
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited August 2006
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    wingnut4772 wrote:
    Also ...you may recall a few months back I posted about a penny stock.. RSMI?. That's my HT play stock and I sold it at .23 :D

    Don't spend it all! Save some for Uncle Sam's greedy capital gains tax.
    Never Forget
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  • Polk65
    Polk65 Posts: 1,405
    edited August 2006
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    Holydoc wrote:
    So let me understand this...

    You were fighting with your significant other to the point of paying for lawyers to determine how to liquidate your house fairly. In the middle of this relationship in turmoil, you have paid counselors to attempt to appease the abusive behavior towards you. This situation caused you to pack (protect?) up your HT system including even having to sell off certain pieces of it.

    In the middle of all that, you purchased a new TV, subwoofer, and pre-pro??!!

    :eek:

    *wipes a tear from his eye* Darla... you are my HERO!

    :)
    wingnut4772 wrote:
    EFF YEAH!!!! HA. What the Hell. :D:D
    When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping. :D
    Wingnut, You have a plan and I hope that things get better real soon.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited August 2006
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    Schris22 wrote:
    i gtg but

    KDS-R60XBR2 - $5,300,

    info here

    http://news.sel.sony.com/en/press_room/consumer/television/microdisplay/sxrd_grand_wega/release/22354.html

    sorry again,

    Night!

    Chris
    That is just too much for me to spend on a display. I got my HLS6187 for $2600 and it accepts 1080p and was highly recommended by someone who works on all tvs regularly. Feedback so far is that the calibrated PQ is awesome. I am sure the new Sony will be terrific though but I would rather put the crazy money into the audio side...at least until someday I do the dedicated HT and get into projectors.

    I spoke with Ethan yesterday at Real Traps (super nice guy) and he went over my room and suggested some bass traps and their placement.I ordered 5 mini traps. They should be fun to hang!:p I am excited to see how much they affect the room.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited August 2006
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    All this and she gets a new TV??

    Where is the 2ch gear????

    Bah-humbug :D

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • Schris22
    Schris22 Posts: 983
    edited August 2006
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    Well Sony is always one of the more expensive ones, but MSRP is always too high usually can take 500-1000 off in 2 weeks of the really high stuff. depending on size. the a2000 is a step down from the xbr but i bet it'll still compete with the samsung. I just can't agree with samsung's dlp. I haven't seen yours but maybe its better.

    Good luck,

    Chris
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR502-S
    DVD Player: Pioneer DV-578A-S
    Left and Right: R50
    Center: CS1
    Rear Center: R15
    Surrounds: R30
    Subwoofer: 10'' Dayton 100 Watt
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,276
    edited August 2006
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    When is the party?
    No excuses!
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited August 2006
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    TroyD wrote:
    All this and she gets a new TV??

    Where is the 2ch gear????

    Bah-humbug :D

    BDT

    After hearing the D1 I don't see why I would ever need a two channel set up. It sounds truly excellent.


    I got the Samsung yesterday. It was delivered when I was at work and I came home last night excited to turn it on AND......the picture is awesome!:D BUT....there is an extremely loud 'grinding' noise coming from the back of the set. It sounds kind of like when a computer is processing something but overbearingly loud. I called Samsung and played it for them and they could not believe the set was making the noise. They had to give me a service appointment for Monday. I just have to laugh. :D :eek: :eek:
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited August 2006
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    Schris22 wrote:
    I just can't agree with samsung's dlp. I haven't seen yours but maybe its better.

    Good luck,

    Chris

    I've seen Darla's Sammy, and it really caught my attention. Its a nice step up from what I am used to from Samsung.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited August 2006
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    I just got the plugged the D2 into the Sammy with the Gennum scaler that is in the D2 . WOWEE!! What a PQ!:D I can't wait to get this all set up and get rid of the 'grating noise'. My set also had smudges on the screen which has been notoriously reported. i was hoping I would not get that but I did. It's a good thing the PQ is so spectacular or I would tell them to just dend it back. Oh well. No worries. It will all get fixed.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • Schris22
    Schris22 Posts: 983
    edited August 2006
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    10k rpm spinning "grinding" wheel. HAH well seriously hope samsung takes care of you. either that or something got lose with a fan?

    Chris
    Receiver: Onkyo TX-SR502-S
    DVD Player: Pioneer DV-578A-S
    Left and Right: R50
    Center: CS1
    Rear Center: R15
    Surrounds: R30
    Subwoofer: 10'' Dayton 100 Watt
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited August 2006
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    I just got off the phone with Brandsmart . It pays to be a POPO sometimes. The Mgr wanted to send out a tech but I got him to replace it. "Remember me? I am the police officer that bought the Sammy from Gilbert last week?":p

    They are on back order though which may be a good sign because I read that Samsung was fixing some quality control issues with the smudges.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited August 2006
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    Just a small update: I am still waiting on the HT furniture and new set but I have a pseudo set up with most of the Real Traps in place. I am just running 5.1 but I can not say enough about the difference these traps have made in the room. They have turned an acoustical nightmare into a great sounding room. I should have it all complete by wed or so and I will post new pics.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,328
    edited August 2006
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    Cool! I'm anxious to see the new hardware in place.
    Carl

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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited August 2006
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    O yawn, yeah yeah.. more upgrades :D just received my new LsiC though.. the rotel amps are next.. LOL

    Lets see some pics when your done..

    HT furniture also? Man your on a roll.. :)
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited August 2006
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    faster100 wrote:
    O yawn, yeah yeah.. more upgrades :D just received my new LsiC though.. the rotel amps are next.. LOL

    Lets see some pics when your done..

    HT furniture also? Man your on a roll.. :)

    Did you sell the single 9 finally? I am curious to see what you think of the LSIC.


    I just got the Salamander stand...everything else is here already...set up on end tables etc.:p
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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