What is Your Dream 2 Channel Set Up?

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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited March 2007
    Halo wrote:
    universalremotecontrol2.jpg

    hey!!!!!!! isn't it past her bedtime??? :p:p:p:p
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited March 2007
    Holydoc wrote:
    Ok where did that expression come from? I have been around umpteen million years and that is the first I have heard that.

    Uh...I will take the blond remote and be happy. Though I think at some point I would not be able to afford her maintenance. But not a bad way to die a pauper.

    Glad you asked. I was feeling kinda young/dumb for not knowing it.
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • 98thumpin
    98thumpin Posts: 649
    edited March 2007
    danger boy wrote:
    hey!!!!!!! isn't it past her bedtime??? :p:p:p:p

    Just a question how old is she she looks like shes 16. Any way my dream set up is two polk audio sda-srs-1.2tl's for the speakers and all matching nakamichi equipment. with two velodyne dps 12 subs for bass.
    John Tyler Birch

    home audio system:

    Denon avr-1907
    Sony dvd/cd changer 5 disc
    nakamichi BX-100 tape deck
    2 Polk Audio monitor 70's
    Velodyne DPS-12 subwoofer
    RCA TV
    NAK 600 tape deck
    Monster power line conditioning power center
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited March 2007
    Gulp!
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  • ninerbj
    ninerbj Posts: 870
    edited March 2007
    I'd like to hear your impressions of that Usher amp. Spill the beans man!
    How long have you been jamming out with that?
    "she had the body of Venus, with arms."
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  • ninerbj
    ninerbj Posts: 870
    edited March 2007
    Blue Circle Audio BC208 Mono Amplifiers
    Conrad-Johnson ACT2 Preamplifier
    Ayre Acoustics C-5xe Universal Audio Player
    Usher Dancer series BE-20
    Cables? Would need to find best fit/senergy. Details at 11!
    "she had the body of Venus, with arms."
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited March 2007
    My dream system isn't too high-end, but obtainable in the next few years, I hope :cool:

    Magnepan 3.6R
    REL subs x2
    Parasound Halo JC-1 mono-blocks
    Rogue Audio Magnum 99 pre
    DAC - possibly VanAlstine or PS Audio
    CDP transport - might keep the current Jolida?
    Signal Cable IC's, power and speaker cables.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited March 2007
    These are a lot of nice virtual systems. I like how a lot of you guys are pretty close to your dream set up.
    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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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited March 2007
    wingnut4772 wrote:
    These are a lot of nice virtual systems. I like how a lot of you guys are pretty close to your dream set up.

    I wish!!!
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited March 2007
    I have the best gear That I have ever had right at this moment..!!

    and I have to credit this forum, and it`s members for help fuel my obsession..

    That includes you too Darla....I remember when you first started puting your stuff together.....

    I really dig my office rig, and my Main Rig is just, well.....kickin butt right now

    I will continue to slowly upgrade untill I reach the next level, but there comes a point when the "next level" is sooo far up there that you have to take a step back and see if it`s really a step up
    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:
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited March 2007
    My dream system is one that for some reason, didn't cost any money.
    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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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2007
    Halo wrote:
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    Yes I love that remote. Can you turn it off when you want to?
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited March 2007
    I think I would also have to audition these Von's.
    They only sell for 150k: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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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited March 2007
    ben62670 wrote:
    Yes I love that remote. Can you turn it off when you want to?
    That remote looks a bit young and high maintenance.:D
    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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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited March 2007
    Recharging that remote would take high credit limit plastic :eek:
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited March 2007
    26-7

    and well...aren`t they all ?



    hey, it`s a "dream system" and she`s 26 goin on 30, and maintainence free


    I gotta admit...I`s trade her for my amati`s ...!!!
    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:
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited March 2007
    wingnut4772 wrote:
    I think I would also have to audition these Von's.
    They only sell for 150k:eek:

    Now that's what I'm talkin' about, well for a second system.:eek: :D
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited March 2007
    beardog03 wrote:
    I have the best gear That I have ever had right at this moment..!!

    and I have to credit this forum, and it`s members for help fuel my obsession..

    That includes you too Darla....I remember when you first started puting your stuff together.....

    I really dig my office rig, and my Main Rig is just, well.....kickin butt right now

    I will continue to slowly upgrade untill I reach the next level, but there comes a point when the "next level" is sooo far up there that you have to take a step back and see if it`s really a step up

    I am covetous of you rig, but there is one problem Bro, you need a good turntable/tonearm/cartridge combo!
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited March 2007
    I wonder where on might go to get a listen on something like that..?




    Stop it..!!
    The Von`s guy`s
    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:
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited March 2007
    hearingimpared wrote:
    I am covetous of you rig, but there is one problem Bro, you need a good turntable/tonearm/cartridge combo!


    I have been looking , and learning, as I want to get into a good table..

    very costly though

    I`m trying to decide if the table, or the Tri Vista is next in line
    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:
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited March 2007
    beardog03 wrote:
    I wonder where on might go to get a listen on something like that..?




    Stop it..!!
    The Von`s guy`s
    I don't know. I have a local Wilson dealer but I don't know where I could hear that Von in Miami.
    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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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited March 2007
    I'm very surprised at how fast my current set up came together. I thought it was conpletely out of my grasp but, as others have mentioned, this forum and its members (especially the other two Muskateers) have me very close to what I see as the end goal, ie, Nirvana. I'm a source component away. I heard it in my rig and I know what its going to do. Maybe I'll change out the Power Conditioner & experiment with room treatments but IMO that source got me "there". Only thing in my way is money (or a lack there of).

    (in addition to my sig)

    ModWright NS9100ES CD SACD

    + the lovely universal remote :D
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • mulveling
    mulveling Posts: 505
    edited March 2007
    I'm pretty close to attaining what was my first dream rig...The Legacy Signature III w/ Parasound JC-1 monoblocks. The only differences are source, pre, and room.

    When I first heard the system (and fell in love) the source was an Audio Aero Prima DAC driven by a Sony SCD-1, in my friend's 14x19x8 room. Either the Prima's built-in preamp or a BAT VK-31SE sounded excellent. Currently I'm using a Denon 3910 universal with a Sugden Headmaster pre and sound is actually very similar (bigger differences are due to speakers, amp, room placement/acoustics IMO). I'm going to be trying out a TacT Audio RCS 2.0 which is a DAC/preamp/room correction processor. Hoping that will make the room acoustics effectively better than what I first heard. Treating the 1st reflection points with GIK panels was a big help, but the bass trapping so far doesn't seem as effective as I'd like. The TacT may be able to do something about that; we'll see.

    I haven't yet heard anything that truly bests the Legacy/JC1 system when properly set up...so no solid "dream system" to go to from here...but if I had to guess, I'd build:

    * Legacy Whispers
    * Four Parasound JC-1 monoblocks for bi-amp configuration (ok - 2 will do in a pinch)
    * Latest & Greatest TacT 2ch processor (RCS 2.2.XP)
    * Possibly - Two Legacy Subs
    * Audio Aero's top-of-the-line DAC (Well, ok - a Prima Mk II will do in a pinch)
    * BAT VK-51SE preamp (31SE in a pinch)
    * Custom-built trapagonal room with the "golden ratio" dimensions given by George Cardas here:
    http://www.cardas.com/content.php?area=insights&content_id=36&pagestring=Room+Setup+10
    A solid foundation for the floor would also be nice.
    * Acoustic panels by RealTraps to treat 1st reflection points (GIK work fine, but if we have money to burn...).
    * No neighbors in the vicinity to compain, no matter how loud I play or at what hour.
    Tannoy Dimension TD10, SOTA Star Sapphire, Heathkit W4A's, McIntosh MC2100, Eddie-Current Zana Deux, Singlepower SDS, Sennheiser HD650, Audio-Technica L3000, Sony Qualia 010
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  • 98thumpin
    98thumpin Posts: 649
    edited March 2007
    i have to ask where you found such a beautiful women that is almost 30 and has the body of a well developed 17 year old. man im happy for you congrats
    John Tyler Birch

    home audio system:

    Denon avr-1907
    Sony dvd/cd changer 5 disc
    nakamichi BX-100 tape deck
    2 Polk Audio monitor 70's
    Velodyne DPS-12 subwoofer
    RCA TV
    NAK 600 tape deck
    Monster power line conditioning power center
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited March 2007
    beardog03 wrote:
    I wonder where on might go to get a listen on something like that..?




    Stop it..!!
    The Von`s guy`s

    I heard about your trip to that high end joint with Jesse. . . I'm covetous of that also. LOL Man I'm just breaking Commandments all over the place.

    I'll tell you the turntable I want is the SME but the friggin thing costs $22000, it would take me five years to save up for that and there is no guarantee I'll be alive to buy it. LOL!!! What the hell am I laughing at? The chance of finding one in a used market are slim to none.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited March 2007
    I heard the speaks that I just mentioned...27-28k I believe
    I still want them though

    The table I was eyeballing was about 12k I think

    The one I was actually concidering was about 2500 though


    Hey thumpin,
    This is a "dream" system...remember ?!!
    anything is possible....not too probable, but ya never know...!!
    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:
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited March 2007
    ben62670 wrote:
    Yes I love that remote. Can you turn it off when you want to?
    In my dream system I can do anything I want with that remote ;):D
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited March 2007
    Wow.................

    I can't focus right now, all the blood as run out of my.....into my....

    I just have this feeling that even if I had my dream system I would end up cheating on her.

    RT1
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited March 2007
    She wouldn't care. In fact, she'd ask the other(s) to join in!
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited March 2007
    waaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!! You know it Victor.

    I actually really like the set up I have right now in the WoodShed.

    If one came along I would change the BAT-31 SE for the 51SE but reviewers found them to be very very close, with the 51 getting the edge during very complex ( ie. classical) musical passages.

    I suppose I would change the power supplies to all Shunyata Hydra with the Anaconda Cords I really like the MIT connects I have, but heck I would not mind having Nordost all the way around, might as well go Vahalla but as I have not heard them who knows if they are really better than the MIT???

    I would not mind having a Continuum TT and related equipment.

    gear aside, what I really want is an endless supply of music, millions of records, cd's, open reel tape in a giant warehouse where I could lock myself in, strip naked and howl at the moon, while grooving all through the night.

    RT1
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