2008 Audio Wish List

Early B.
Early B. Posts: 7,900
edited January 2008 in Electronics
I'm toying with the idea of running dual subs for HT, and secondarily figuring out how I can integrate them for 2-channel, if possible.

Just for the hell of it, I may also "upgrade" my Emotiva amp and pre/pro when the new models are introduced.

That's all.


What's on your wish list for this year?
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."
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2008
    Tannoy D700's or D900's if I can find them.
    If not, dare I say it, stereo subs.

    Upgrade my HT amps to a single 5/6 channel.

    New HT/2 Ch. Pre-Amp(on it's way:D).

    Finish my HT room, paint and a new floor.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited January 2008
    I'm pretty happy with my system.
    I'm thinking Diana Krall, and Allison Krause doing a personal concert for me in the nude.
    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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  • mulveling
    mulveling Posts: 505
    edited January 2008
    Geez, I hope I don't get into it again this year. I haven't purchased any audio hardware since August! :D

    However, the head ruminations are as follows:
    * plasma HDTV (probably a Panny 42-50")
    * 2nd (less costly) Turntable/Arm/Cart for a possible office rig
    * nice subwoofer for HT - IF I move out of the apt into a house
    * Tannoy Eyris DC3 speaks for possible 2nd system - again, only I move out of the apt into a house
    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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  • apphd
    apphd Posts: 1,514
    edited January 2008
    Early B. wrote: »
    I'm toying with the idea of running dual subs for HT, and secondarily figuring out how I can integrate them for 2-channel, if possible.

    Just for the hell of it, I may also "upgrade" my Emotiva amp and pre/pro when the new models are introduced.

    That's all.


    What's on your wish list for this year?

    A good deal on a used EMO amp and pre/pro. lol But......do you think you would post your current EMO gear here if you decide to go with new, or move them to a new home? I am still waiting to see the new EMO equipment start shipping, and what the firm $$ will be. If it increases too much I probably will be looking at used.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited January 2008
    Play with digital sources; this is happening in the very short term, since I have a Sony ES player being modded by Matt at sacdmods.com
    Maybe upgrade the TT.
    No planned changes in speakers for this year (Like those were planned...)
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited January 2008
    Im happy with my set up but would like to add a Panasonic BDP30 or 50 blu ray player.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited January 2008
    Just a few things: An LCD TV (not sure which one), 16LS tube amp, a 5 channel amp (again, not sure which one). And that is the end of my no specific 2008 list.
    Jake
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  • jwhitakr
    jwhitakr Posts: 568
    edited January 2008
    Good thread! Let's just hope that our spouses don't get wind of it. :)

    - Upgrade front speakers to RTi8's or better
    - Decide on amps to use for fronts and center (either stick with Parasound or try out some Adcoms)
    - If new movies stop getting released in HD DVD, buy a Blu-Ray player (probably a PS3)
    My HT
    HDTV: Panasonic PT-61LCX65 61" Rear Proj. LCD
    AVR: Harman Kardon AVR 235
    Video: 80GB PS3, Toshiba HD-XA1 HD DVD
    Fronts: Polk Audio RTi8
    Center: Polk Audio CSi3
    Amp: Emotiva LPA-1
    Surrounds: Polk Audio R150
    Sub: HSU STF-3

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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited January 2008
    My list is pretty big, And the chances are slim that they will be filled this year.

    Revamp of my entire HT system. I do like the sound but I want more. Get some Polk's involved as well.

    A nice Tube amp for 2ch duty maybe something from McIntosh. My SDA2's are bored with the reciever they have now.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    I would like to try some Salks and have a dedicated HT with a projector..Oh..and a house to put it in.
    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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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,537
    edited January 2008
    Wingnuts' Von Schweikert's...LOL
    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
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  • MADGSF
    MADGSF Posts: 603
    edited January 2008
    I hope to get a good CD player to replace my 10 year old Yamaha. I have not decided yet and am reading the tube vs SS debates with great interest!
    AVR: Elite VSX-21TXH
    Amplifier: B&K 7250 Series ii
    Misc: Velodyne SMS-1
    Mains: RTi-10
    Center: CSi-5
    Rear: Boston DSi460
    Sub: SVS PC-Ultra
    TV: Panasonic TC-P58V10
    DVD: Panasonic DMP-BD60K
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited January 2008
    1. Reorganize my bedroom/headphone system by adding a turntable (my trusty Technics SL-BD20B)
    2. Reorganize my music collection (should be done soon)
    3. Reorganzie my main 2 channel system to include a Technics 1200 turntable
    4. Get a Oppo 980
    5. Add a powered sub to my main 2 channel stereo system
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  • BrettT1
    BrettT1 Posts: 560
    edited January 2008
    Well...... I'd like an oppo and a 2nd svs pb12+
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  • skipf
    skipf Posts: 694
    edited January 2008
    Carver C-19 and a Sunfire TGP IV or V.
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  • tcrossma
    tcrossma Posts: 1,301
    edited January 2008
    Here's what's on my upgrade list for this year:

    - Finish upgrading IC's, speaker wires and power cords
    - Buy a good 2-channel pre with HT bypass. Or maybe just buy a good pre/pro that is good in 2-channel, not sure yet.
    - Finish off my LSi setup by replacing my rear Monitor 30's with some LSiFX or LSi9's.
    Speakers: Polk LSi15
    Pre: Adcom GFP-750 with HT Bypass
    Amp: Pass Labs X-150
    CD/DVD Player: Classe CDP-10
    Interconnects: MIT Shortgun S3 Pro XLR
    Speaker cables: MIT MH-750 bi-wire
    TT:Micro Seiki DD-35
    Cartridge:Denon DL-160
    Phono Pre:PS Audio GCPH
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Wingnuts' Von Schweikert's...LOL

    Those will be the last thing to go!:eek::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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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited January 2008
    1080p projector and prepro with HDMI 1.3, that's all for now.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited January 2008
    a good used, awesome sounding 2 ch pre amp that's all i need or want at the moment
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    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
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  • mhartman29
    mhartman29 Posts: 257
    edited January 2008
    Since I just upgraded all of my gear, the only thing I'm really looking for now is a good sub. I have my eye on the HSU VTF-3 MK3, but we'll see once the time comes!
    Emotiva LMC pre/pro
    Emotiva LPA amp
    Fronts LSI15
    Center LSIC
    Rears LSI7s
    Dual MFW-15s
    Oppo 980H
    Signal Analog II ICs
    Signal Ultra speaker cables
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  • lanion
    lanion Posts: 843
    edited January 2008
    A solid hdmi 1.3 pre/pro is all that is in the cards for the next few years on the audio end. After that I will finally get a TV that costs more than one of my speakers.
    My Iron Man training/charity blog.

    HT:
    32" Sharp LCD. H/K dpr 1001 to Outlaw Audio 7900 to Polk LSi + Paradigm Studio center. Hsu DualDrive ULS-15. PS3/Wii. Outlaw 7900.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited January 2008
    Me I need a better source for redbook, Would like a Tube cdp. Also I would like to get a bluray player and set up a nice 5.1 system in the living room and move the 2 channel to the spare bedroom.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited January 2008
    danger boy wrote: »
    a good used, awesome sounding 2 ch pre amp that's all i need or want at the moment

    Have you seen either of these on CL danger boy? It's kind of in the area.

    http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/ele/544351888.html
    http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/ele/544343373.html
    Jake
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  • olilugo
    olilugo Posts: 405
    edited January 2008
    Hopefully a new pre-pro and a new amplifier. - I am still not giving up on my sound expectations.
    I am letting all the dust settle around hdmi 1.x, and I am hoping this year even the pre will have full hdmi support.
    As far as amps goes somehow I like the idea of lighter components.
    I am also considering a blue ray player for year end. Hopefully soon either HD or BlueRay will be the going forward technology.
    Current HT setup
    Mains: B&W 804s
    Center: Polk CSi5
    Surround: Polk FXi3
    Sub: Velodyne DLS-3750R
    Receiver: Pioneer SC-07
    Amplifier: Sunfire TGA5200
    TV: Sony KDS60A2020
    DBP: Sony DBP-S350
    CDP: Pioneer DV-48AV
    Interconnect cables: SignalCable analog II
    speaker cables: SignalCable Ultra Speaker Cables Bi-wire
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,576
    edited January 2008
    This years big purchase for me will eith be the new Outlaw pre/pro or a new Blu-Ray player. Chances are, I may end up replacing both.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited January 2008
    Three words;


    ROOM TREATMENTS/TUNING
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  • mangata572
    mangata572 Posts: 52
    edited January 2008
    Used McIntosh 352 amp for my SDA SRS, Oh and maybe upgrade those tweets.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2008
    My wishlist consists of one major item for 2008. I am really wanting a pair of super high efficiency speakers. Not quite sure what yet but something like Avantgarde horns or maybe an offering by ZU Audio like the Druid or Definition. I may just build something cheap to keep me happy for awhile longer if a deal doesn't pop up somewhere.
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited January 2008
    Panasonic BDP 50 Blu Ray when it comes out.
    Replace my primary watching couch with Berkline electric home theater seats.
    Move my Marantz 8001 downstairs to pair with the SPL 4000's I am going to refurb in the garage.
    Get the new Sunfire pre when it comes out.
    My Main Gear
    Mitsu HC5000 (Proj.)
    Marantz SR8001 (AVR)
    Sunfire TGA7200 (AMP)
    Marantz DV7001 (SACD)
    Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray
    LSi 15's (Front)
    LSiC (Center)
    LSiFx (Surrounds)
    DUAL SVS 20-39 CS Plus     (Passive Subs)
    Marantz IS201 I-Pod Dock[/SIZE]
    Panamax M5300EX
    Carada Criterion 106" Brightwhite Screen
    Sunfire TGA 5200 & (4) B&W 605's in the party room
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