Shanling is here

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,643
edited January 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
First words -

Holy crap! And Im not a cussing type of person.

Amazing looking unit and veryyyy solid...

Pics to come
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited January 2007
    go play tiger :D
    pics to follow I'm sure, keep us posted
    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
  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited January 2007
    Congrats!! Can't wait to hear your impressions.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2007
    Nice..!

    Let us know how ya like it....whenever ya can peel that grin of your face..!!

    Congrats !
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)


    :cool:
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,643
    edited January 2007
    Sadly I gotta go to work - sucks... will plug it up tonight tho!

    Thanks Mike for the solid deal - great job packaging (x10) - great great guy!

    Heres some teaser pics..
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited January 2007
    I know it looks hot, but I really want to know what your thoughts are on its sound.
  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2007
    Very Nice..!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)


    :cool:
  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited January 2007
  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited January 2007
    Shizelbs wrote:
    I know it looks hot, but I really want to know what your thoughts are on its sound.
    It sounds as good as any <$2000 player I've heard, and not as good as a >$5000 player. ;)

    I'm glad it arrived in fine shape, Trey. The WE396As are barely broken in and should sound great. The non-tube CD output in this unit is exceptional as well. Enjoy!
  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited January 2007
    Sid --

    You're dangling dangerously at the precipice of audio's high end. Man 'o man, I can't wait until you get the Taylos in the house. You just might pee on yourself with joy.

    Congrats!!! I know you're gonna love it.


    P.S. -- let me know if you need a Barry White CD 'cause when the chicks come to your room and you show them your tubes, they'll want to hear some "get me in the mood" music.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2007
    Sid, my man...you got a new camera too. I'm proud of you brotha.
    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
  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,497
    edited January 2007
    That is wayyy fat Sid. Njoy.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2007
    congrats, enjoy,, ;)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited January 2007
    very cool... congrats and enjoy!!
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited January 2007
    Shweetness. You'll have to tell us how it compares to the Onix.
    Lovin that music year after year.

    Main 2 Channel System

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    Promitheus Audio TVC SE,
    Rotel RB-980BX,
    OPPO DV-970HD,
    Lite Audio DAC AH,
    IXOS XHA305 Interconnects


    Computer Rig

    Polk SDA CRS+,
    Creek Audio 5350 SE,
    Morrow Audio MA1 Interconnect,
    HRT Music Streamer II
  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited January 2007
    Sweet looking CD player.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,643
    edited January 2007
    initial listening test -

    Far better depth seperation...

    Drums are far more refined and defined throughout...

    Also a very black bacxkground

    Will report back
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2007
    bet you couldn`t wait to get home..!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)


    :cool:
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,643
    edited January 2007
    I need my Taylos :(

    I think I have just about maxed out the RT55`
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited January 2007
    LOL maxed out the RT55 ;)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,643
    edited January 2007
    The RT55 while a good speaker - is so outclassed right now...

    But the rig still sounds excellent - the cdp tube output stage finally got warmed up....
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited January 2007
    d00d, change your sig

    Congrats! It sure looks sweet?
    RT55 while a good speaker
    You two-faced rascal...
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • starchaser
    starchaser Posts: 354
    edited January 2007
    I'm glad you picked this piece up Sid. I was drueling at first sight. Enjoy!
    "There's a lot of places driving up and down I-95 that smell like ****" F1Nut
  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited January 2007
    Nice to see that it isn't the model with the gold accents. I prefer the mostly silver look..........
    HT Optoma HD25 LV on 80" DIY Screen, Anthem MRX 300 Receiver, Pioneer Elite BDP 51FD Polk CS350LS, Polk SDA1C, Polk FX300, Polk RT55, Dual EBS Adire Shiva 320watt tuned to 17hz, ICs-DIY Twisted Prs, Speaker-Raymond Cable

    2 Channel Thorens TD 318 Grado ZF1, SACD/CD Marantz 8260, Soundstream/Krell DAC1, Audio Mirror PP1, Odyssey Stratos, ADS L-1290, ICs-DIY Twisted , Speaker-Raymond Cable
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,643
    edited January 2007
    camera dosnt like the dark
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,643
    edited January 2007
    If it had Gold - I wouldnt of got it... lol

    Thanks for all the comments guys
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2007
    MAN....Sid..!!!!

    That look sooo cool...


    your gonna have to beat the girls off with a stick !!

    (no comments from the pee-nut gallery) !
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)


    :cool:
  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited January 2007
    Damn that looks cool :cool:

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited January 2007
    Damm Trey im jelous man. Thats a beautiful looking player. Congrats.
  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2007
    But I just read where anything over 300 bucks for a CD means your are ears have something wrong with them, have you washed up young man!!!!!!

    Excellent move. One day I expect to listening to the Sidkid Styler Ver3 player.

    RT1
  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited January 2007
    Funny I read if someone spent $500 bucks for a remote, and you invite someone like myself in their home.... That people needs to have their head examined. ;)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR