Can't Stop Grinning

nikolas812

I just got my first some what real 2 channel rig together today and can't stop grinning.:D I went from a yamaha htr-5560 receiver with those little rca cables that come with dvd players and little monster cable speaker wire. To a B&K ST-140 amplifier and a B&K avp3090 preamp. I also ordered 20ft of speaker wire and all stereo interconnects and digital cables from blue jeans cables. All of this is sent to my trusty Polk RT800's. I was amazed to say the least! I now understand sound stage. The first cd I played was dire straits brother in arms SACD. I could not believe it. It filled my room with sound I never heard. I can't stop listening to cds. I never liked SACD untill now, they always sounded like crap on my other system. Just wanted to say thanks to the forum.;) I think I am truly addicted and can't wait to buy more audio equiptment.:D

beardog03

Good on ya !
Enjoy !
It only get`s better..

Ricardo

You sound like me a couple of years ago; get out of here while you can

dorokusai

Buy a firearm for later. Nice choices.

McCelery

I knew I made the right choice with these RT800s

hearingimpared

Good for you! Do I see a turntable in your future?

nikolas812

Absolutly! My dad has tons of mint vinyl I can probally have. I get to hear stories all the time of his audio research stuff and polk 12b's.

wingnut4772

nikolas812 wrote: »

Absolutly! My dad has tons of mint vinyl I can probally have. I get to hear stories all the time of his audio research stuff and polk 12b's.

...and your Dad's address is where again?.....:p

hearingimpared

Listen vinyl is toxic so you'd better let me remove them from the premises.:D

janmike

Congrats. Glad you are enjoying things.

cfrizz

Congrats, enjoy!

madmax

This will happen over and over again. It just keeps costing more.
madmax

mantis

Your taking a dangerous step into a bigger world......

Other then that congrads.

Dan

Ricardo

madmax wrote: »

This will happen over and over again. It just keeps costing more.
madmax

Well put; this is so true, and each time some will say "I'm done"

Ern Dog

Awesome that you're developing your 2 channel rig. B&K rocks!!

dudeinaroom

Don't you just love the difference separates make. It is defiantly worth while, and rewarding. I can't wait till I can upgrade again.

danger boy

congrats on your upgrade.. you did it right..that's a big leap up from where you were.. and it brought new life to your RT800's. very cool.

enjoy man.

reeltrouble1

cool beans, now how about some pics????

always have liked B&K nice.......

RT1

BottomFeeder

Don't listen to all their compliments...they're selling something!

rskarvan

HTrookie wrote: »

Well put; this is so true, and each time some will say "I'm done"

HTrookie, now, do you fully understand why I sold the 3.1TL's after owning them for 15 years? The 3.1TL's had a fifteen year "I'M DONE" factor. Pretty good for a company that believes in licking tweeters.

AsSiMiLaTeD

Congratulations, get out now while you still can...

nikolas812

Somebody ask for some pics so here they are. Please note I have not orginizied my wires, I plan to do so tonight. Also note that so far I only have a 1000.00 invested in rig. That includes everthing you see except TV and entertainment center. A new tv is the next step if you can't tell.

engtaz

Congrats on the toys and the 2 channel setup

Ricardo

Nice pictures. Though the way you have all your CD's neatly placed there is not helping for imaging and soundstaging; throw some on the floor, break a couple of cases. That will get you a great improvement.

nikolas812

I'll try that. Thanks for the tip.;)

nikolas812

While I've got your attention could you guys recommend some good sacd or just good redbook for that matter. I'm ready to buy all the cds I can find.:D

Ricardo

What kind of music do you like?

bigaudiofanatic

Now ya just got to upgrade the tv lol

know nothing

bigaudiofanatic wrote: »

Now ya just got to upgrade the tv lol

What's the tv for? Save your money for new CDs, or a turntable, or a new digital source, or all three. kn

nikolas812

What kind of music do you like?

Classic Rock mainly but will listen to about anything if it sounds good.

cfrizz

Anything by the Eagles is great. If you can also play DVD-A's get the Hotel California, & Hell Freezes over discs!