Bringing Hi Fi Back

benblack0000
benblack0000 Posts: 20
edited January 2008 in The Clubhouse
woooooooooooooo hooooooooooo. i'm having so much fun right now doing some phenomenal jammin on my RTA 15TLs listening to a mobile fidelity master recording vinyl through a Krell preamp, then stamped onto a CD. plus i've just traded up from a Bryston 4B to a Carver M-1.5t and put the Bryston on my 15" high excursion dvc sub producing 400 per coil at 4 ohms. i'm experiencing 2 channel euphoria.


anyway, i just thought i might start a thread to see if anyone else is in the same boat tonight.
My Rig
Sony TAE 9000ES Preamp
Sony TAN 9000ES Amp
1 pr Polk RTA-15TL (mains)
1 Polk CS-1000P (center)
1 pr Klipsch WS-24 (rears)
Velodyne FSX-12 (sub)
Kimber ICs
69" Widescreen Sony VPL-VW60 projection system
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2008
    LOL. Congrats & welcome to Club Polk!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2008
    It`s great when it all comes together..!!
    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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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited January 2008
    Cool - I would not have considered a bryston to vintage carver an upgrade, but have not heard either so I now I know.... :)

    Welcome to Club Polk.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2008
    I toowouold have thought the reverse, but have no experience with Bryston...


    ....YET !!
    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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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,195
    edited January 2008
    Some, not all, but some of the Carver's will hold there own against the big boys.

    Still dialin' in my rig, but for the most part, 2 channel euphoria has been a staple for a while. Isn't it wonderful?

    Welcome to Club Polk bro'!
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited January 2008
    Congrats and Welcome to Club Polk, I love it when a good plan comes together.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2008
    Isn't that the title to a Justin Timberlake song?
    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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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,734
    edited January 2008
    I would not have considered a bryston to vintage carver an upgrade

    No kidding.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • m00npie
    m00npie Posts: 697
    edited January 2008
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Isn't that the title to a Justin Timberlake song?


    Just open up your signed copy to verify:D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2008
    [Verse 1]
    I'm bringing Hi-Fi back
    Them non-believers don't know how to act
    I think you're special whats behind your rack
    So turn around and I'll zip up the slack.
    Take em' to the bridge

    [Bridge]
    Polk Audio Baaaabe
    Cable Risers
    Baby I'm your slave
    I'll let you demo if I misbehave
    It's just that no rig makes me feel this way

    Take em' to the chorus Cathy

    [Chorus]
    Come here Matt
    Go ahead, be gone with it
    Ken in the back
    Go ahead, be gone with it
    VIP
    Go ahead, be gone with it
    Beam on me
    Go ahead, be gone with it
    Let me see what you're working with
    Go ahead, be gone with it
    Look at those caps
    Go ahead, be gone with it
    What's tha textile
    Go ahead, be gone with it
    Go ahead child
    Go ahead, be gone with it
    And get your hi-fi on
    Go ahead, be gone with it

    Get your hi-fi on
    Go ahead, be gone with it

    [X6]

    Get your hi-fi on

    [Verse 2]
    I'm bringing Hi-Fi back
    Roger Russell don't know how to act
    200 watt per channel in my rack
    McIntosh labs really ain't all that
    Take em' to the bridge

    [Bridge] - Darla

    [Chorus] Polk Audio Baaaabe

    [Verse 3]
    I'm bringing Hi-Fi back
    The Red Hat Club is on attack
    If that's a newbie better watch your back
    Cause they burn 'em up for me and that's a fact

    Take em' to the chorus

    [Chorus] Polk Audio baaaabe
    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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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    dorokusai wrote: »
    [Verse 1]
    I'm bringing Hi-Fi back
    Them non-believers don't know how to act
    I think you're special whats behind your rack
    So turn around and I'll zip up the slack.
    Take em' to the bridge

    [Bridge]
    Dirty babe
    Cable Risers
    Baby I'm your slave
    I'll let you demo if I misbehave
    It's just that no rig makes me feel this way

    Take em' to the chorus Cathy

    [Chorus]
    Come here Matt
    Go ahead, be gone with it
    Ken in the back
    Go ahead, be gone with it
    VIP
    Go ahead, be gone with it
    Beam on me
    Go ahead, be gone with it
    Let me see what you're working with
    Go ahead, be gone with it
    Look at those caps
    Go ahead, be gone with it
    What's tha textile
    Go ahead, be gone with it
    Go ahead child
    Go ahead, be gone with it
    And get your hi-fi on
    Go ahead, be gone with it

    Get your hi-fi on
    Go ahead, be gone with it

    [X6]

    Get your hi-fi on

    [Verse 2]
    I'm bringing Hi-Fi back
    Roger Russell don't know how to act
    Come let me make up for the things you lack
    McIntosh labs really ain't all that
    Take em' to the bridge

    [Bridge] - Darla

    [Chorus]

    [Verse 3]
    I'm bringing hi-fi back
    The Red Hat Club is on attack
    If that's a newbie better watch your back
    Cause they burn 'em up for me and that's a fact

    Take em' to the chorus

    [Chorus] Polk Audio baaaabe


    5.gif

    :D:D:D

    Now THAT made me laugh!!!
    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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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited January 2008
    Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
    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
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  • Bill Ayotte
    Bill Ayotte Posts: 1,860
    edited January 2008
    HAhahahahahahahahahahaha
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  • phuz
    phuz Posts: 2,372
    edited January 2008
    Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    I think somewhere there should be a...

    "200 watt minimum is what's in my rack"
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    phuz wrote: »
    Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    I think somewhere there should be a...

    "200 watt minimum is what's in my rack"

    That's Cathy's line.:)
    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2008
    phuz wrote: »
    Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    I think somewhere there should be a...

    "200 watt minimum is what's in my rack"

    Thanks Phuz, that's a good one. I'll add you in the liner notes.
    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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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited January 2008
    Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!
    George Grand wrote: »
    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.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • benblack0000
    benblack0000 Posts: 20
    edited January 2008
    you know, I wouldn't have thought the Carver to out perform my 4B either, but a fellow audiophile friend insisted that I try it. he introduced me to my RTA-15tls, so who am I to question, plus, I always like trying new gear. I have got to tell you, I was very pleasantly surprised. the Carver has a subtlety that the Bryston seems to overlook.


    thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I have really enjoyed looking around the forums since I found out about the club.
    My Rig
    Sony TAE 9000ES Preamp
    Sony TAN 9000ES Amp
    1 pr Polk RTA-15TL (mains)
    1 Polk CS-1000P (center)
    1 pr Klipsch WS-24 (rears)
    Velodyne FSX-12 (sub)
    Kimber ICs
    69" Widescreen Sony VPL-VW60 projection system
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  • benblack0000
    benblack0000 Posts: 20
    edited January 2008
    @ Doro, that is the jam man! when are we goin to the studio?


    @ Keiko, it's taken me quite a while to collect "the rig", so I am not new to the addiction, just new to CP. And again thank you for the warm welcome. much love.
    My Rig
    Sony TAE 9000ES Preamp
    Sony TAN 9000ES Amp
    1 pr Polk RTA-15TL (mains)
    1 Polk CS-1000P (center)
    1 pr Klipsch WS-24 (rears)
    Velodyne FSX-12 (sub)
    Kimber ICs
    69" Widescreen Sony VPL-VW60 projection system
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited January 2008
    ROTFLMAO!!!!

    Good one Mark!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited January 2008
    Ben,

    Synergy is the thing. Most would not consider a vintage carver an upgrade over a Bryston. I never heard a Bryston, but I do know Synergy. Sometimes different gear, better or worse, sounds better with certain gear.

    that said, I love my vintage Carvers (m4.0 and TFM45)

    they come off warmer than most solid state amps, and that might be the improvement your hearing. its about what you like.

    welcome to the club :)
    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
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited January 2008
    I had a M4.0t for a while, but sold it for a handsome profit to fund other purchases. When I did have it, it was very powerful and reliable. I used to like how music would be very loud by the meters wouldn't move much on the Carver. It has power for days.

    It's been said by a few that Polk and Carver mate very well together and I myself can attest my TFM-6cbs did a great job on my HT speakers. I've since gone to B&K over Carver for HT.

    Welcome to the club! sounds like you have a fine system going.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited January 2008
    Mark, you sick little monkey! Hilarious man!

    You forgot the little annoying "Yeah" after each verse.

    "I'm bringin Hi-fi back (yeah)
    You **** won't know how ta act (yeah)
    I'll crank that **** and make the ceiling crack (yeah)
    I blew the circuit now the rooms all black (yeah)"


    Damn funny stuff!
    No excuses!
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited January 2008
    You forgot the little annoying "Yeah" after each verse.

    annoying. . . or brilliant?!?
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited January 2008
    AndyGwis wrote: »
    annoying. . . or brilliant?!?

    No question....ANNOYING!!!
    No excuses!
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited January 2008
    I am surprised he needs a sub with the 15tl's for 2 channel?
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • benblack0000
    benblack0000 Posts: 20
    edited January 2008
    Ohski,
    thank you, I have found new appreciation for Carver, and Im not turning back.

    Scott,
    it is a large main room that is open to two other large rooms, about 4000 sq ft total. it also has many hard surfaces. not too many that are parallel though. anyway the 15tls just don't quite fill the low end with all that space. so I compensate with the sub.

    btw, im drinkin a miller lite right now. cheers!
    My Rig
    Sony TAE 9000ES Preamp
    Sony TAN 9000ES Amp
    1 pr Polk RTA-15TL (mains)
    1 Polk CS-1000P (center)
    1 pr Klipsch WS-24 (rears)
    Velodyne FSX-12 (sub)
    Kimber ICs
    69" Widescreen Sony VPL-VW60 projection system
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