I Got A New Stand

Systems
Systems Posts: 14,873
edited July 2009 in The Clubhouse
I got a new stand. I'm going to load it with 3 systems. I'm going to post pics of the progress. I have new toys to play with. I sound like I'm writing a "Fun With Dick & Jane" book. All down in the man cave in Marietta.

System #1
Jolida 801 w/ Gold Lion KT88's & Telefunken 12AX7, EH 6SN7's
Jolida JD9 Phone Pre w/Telefunken 12AX7's
MMF 5.1 w/Goldring 1020GX cart.
Rotel RCD-02 CDP
Monarchy 18B DAC
Parasound HCA-1000 Bridged
Paradigm X-30
Velodyne ULD-15
B&W 601's
Various Cables

System #2
Parasound HCA-2200II
Rotel 1070
ACURUS ACD-11
MSB DAC
Sansui TU-717 Tuna
Polk Audio SDA-2B's
Various Cables

System #3-HT
Parasound HCA-2205A
Outlaw 990 pre/pro
Samsung DVD-HD960
Samsung 42" Plasma (I forget the model)
Infinity Primus 360's front
Infinity Primus 160's rear
Infinity Primus 25 center
Polk Audio PSW 1000
Various Cables

Monster HTS 3600 MKII in the mix
Some stupid Monster surge protector in the mix

All Cramed into & around a VTI-BL503 w/extra 9" shelf. Black poles, black/chrome spikes, cherry shelves.



Stay tuned.....More to come.


Chuck

Disregard the siggy as things are a changing down in the man cave.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited August 2008
    Chuck, you should really seek some help. We care about you man.
    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
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2008
    2 days ago you were in the hospital, and now... You are WFO, or stopped!
    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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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,714
    edited August 2008
    Where you going to put that VPI? I'm interested in hearing about that new addition.
    For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore...
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited August 2008
    Just pm your address and the intervention will begin :D Of course we will need to remove the fuel for your addiction and make sure it is safely stored at other CP members houses. Someday when you are well enough, we might return the gear :)
    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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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2008
    Hey Chuck I have who's rock here?
    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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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2008
    dkg999 wrote: »
    Just pm your address and the intervention will begin :D Of course we will need to remove the fuel for your addiction and make sure it is safely stored at other CP members houses. Someday when you are well enough, we might return the gear :)

    I will make the time to help out a fellow brother:D
    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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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited August 2008
    Is this your Last Stand?
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited August 2008
    Demiurge wrote: »
    Is this your Last Stand?

    yeah right!
    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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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited August 2008
    dkg, I don't need no stinking intervention

    Bill, the VPI is off to be checked over 100% and a decision will be made as to what tonearm and what cart will be used.

    Ben, I'm on a first name basis with the folks at the ER now because of the frequent trips there. I'm fine now and waiting for the next attack. And the rock belongs to Bill. I'll be back for it when I come see you this week.

    Demi, are you kidding me? Of course not.

    Jason, I see you care, but all the gear is in the will for my son. Good try. And give me a call if you wish to get a listen to some SDA's. I need a notice so I can let Mary know my plans. She knows I'm leaving again so we are trying to work out a schedule for our time together. Both of us are busy as hell right now.

    Pics posted soon.

    Chuck
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited August 2008
    stereo_luver wrote: »
    dkg, I don't need no stinking intervention

    ...
    Chuck

    Uh oh-Classic DENIAL ;)
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited August 2008
    Ok...who wants to see the results????? I know its not Class A all the way, but damn I like the way this sounds. And I like the VTI stand. Good looks and easy to configure. One thing I should mention, the shelves scratch easily. Keep a Minwax touch-up pen handy just in case.

    Chuck
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited August 2008
    I THINK HE NEEDS HELP. Hand over the gear to me and I will return it ........one day.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited August 2008
    It was a blast doing this. I'm sure it will change in due time.
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    Its a work in progreess and I hope to get there one day. Enjoy!!
    Chuck
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited August 2008
    SACRILEGE!!!!!!! Last warning. You put those SDA's parallel to the back wall or the kraken will be released!!!!!!!

    Other than that, it looks really good!! ;)
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited August 2008
    You're a sick, sick, sick man.
    "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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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited August 2008
    WOW. I can take that Jolida off your hands if you need the room ;) They were definitely the most impressive pieces down at Russ's.

    Beautiful setup man.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited August 2008
    Its silly how I smile while I listen to the way Sade sings on this rig. I have it on the tube set-up right now and I'm in Heaven. I swear I must have done something out of nowhere to make the soundstage come alive. I haven't been able to get this much pleasure from any of this gear like I'm hearing now. Could be the new cables. the combination of cables and gear, could be the way the tubes have been rolled. The KT88's have a nice way of letting you know you've stepped up a notch. The Telefunken 12AX7's sure as hell sound musical. I can't wait to throw down on some heavy **** rock thru the SS set-up. I'm thinking maybe some old school Van Halen or some classic Pink Floyd on MFSL. I'll get back to you. I am really enjoying this. Its good to be back home with my friendly gear.

    Chuck
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited August 2008
    I F*&KIN' Love it my friends. I have missed this soooooo much. I wish I could share it with some fellow polkies and have them tell me what they would do different. Its all good and I'd love the chance to get some thoughts on the set-ups. Change a few cables. swap speakers, Bring the Tannoys into the scene......etc. I'm really in a zone here. Audioblissssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss.

    Chuck
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited August 2008
    Put the zip ties down and step away from the audio equipment. Come quietly and I will let you keep a set of speakers and a amp of your choice the rest comes with me. Dude that is a lot of power there i don't know if you are married or not but stay single WOW. I'll be over that way in a month or so might have to stop by.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited August 2008
    Married to my gear my friend. (single) Music has always been my escape. It is the one place I can always go to and get some solitude in my life. This is so nice. I swear at the expense of sounding like a wuss, I'm about to shed a tear over how GD good this sounds. I have oh so missed my gear while on the road for the past 3 1/2 months. Then to be able to come home to loads of new cables, amps, albums, a new rack, pre/pro, CD's, DCA's and so on. Damnit guys...this is what its all about.

    Chuck
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited August 2008
    WOW! Congrats Chuck! I love the looks of the setup. That Sansui gives me wood! Look at all that Parasound goodness! I don't see the PS Audio speaker cables:confused: It's not like they are easy to hide. LOL! Great looking system, I'm sure it sounds great!
    Carl

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  • Norm Apter
    Norm Apter Posts: 1,036
    edited August 2008
    Nice looking system, Chuck. Looks like you're having a lot of fun.

    BTW, I just tried to PM you but your PM account is completely full. You may want to clear some of your messages out.
    2 Ch.
    Parasound Halo A23 Amp
    Parasound Halo P3 Preamp
    Parasound Halo T3 Tuner
    Bada HD22SE tube CD Player
    Magnum Dynalab Signal Sleuth
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 antenna
    polkaudio Lsi9s (upgraded cross-overs)
    MIT Shotgun S-3 Bi-wire Interface Speaker Cables
    MIT Shotgun S-3 Interconnects (3)
    IegO L70530 Power cords (3)

    HT
    Denon 2808ci AVR
    polkaudio RTi A5s (fronts)
    polkaudio RTi A1s (rears)
    polkaudio Csi A6 (center)
    Signal Cable Ultra Speaker Cables
    Signal Cable Analog II Interconnects
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited August 2008
    Very very nice setup. Congrats

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited August 2008
    Thanks guys. I wish I could share this bliss. The soundstage is phenom. The SDA's are working like they were meant. The presence is unreal. I've switched the B&W's for the SDA's on the tube side. I can close my eyes and see the concert in front of me. I can pick each person and instrument from the whole. The separation is like nothing I've heard or felt before.

    Carl I'm still looking for the cables. That should be a whole new experience when they get here.


    Chuck
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  • Norm Apter
    Norm Apter Posts: 1,036
    edited August 2008
    Chuck, don't mean to disturb your moment of auditory bliss, but just a FYI. Looks like someone else has been trying to get a hold of you to no avail with your full PM box -- Check your feedback. I noticed it when I was trying to send you a PM. Just wanted to make sure you were aware of it.

    Norm
    2 Ch.
    Parasound Halo A23 Amp
    Parasound Halo P3 Preamp
    Parasound Halo T3 Tuner
    Bada HD22SE tube CD Player
    Magnum Dynalab Signal Sleuth
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 antenna
    polkaudio Lsi9s (upgraded cross-overs)
    MIT Shotgun S-3 Bi-wire Interface Speaker Cables
    MIT Shotgun S-3 Interconnects (3)
    IegO L70530 Power cords (3)

    HT
    Denon 2808ci AVR
    polkaudio RTi A5s (fronts)
    polkaudio RTi A1s (rears)
    polkaudio Csi A6 (center)
    Signal Cable Ultra Speaker Cables
    Signal Cable Analog II Interconnects
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  • jtgranby
    jtgranby Posts: 887
    edited August 2008
    Chuck

    You are sick.We all are;) Great set up. I think you have SDA 2A's. Enjoy and make sure you lock the doors.

    JT
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited August 2008
    Hi Chuck your PM Box is full!

    Carl
    Carl

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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited August 2008
    Saaaaaweeeettttttttt!!!
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