My system is up in the showcase

joeparaski
joeparaski Posts: 1,865
edited November 2008 in The Clubhouse
Well I finally took the time to post my system up on the showcase. My next big investment will be in a flat panel t.v. I'm looking at the 52" Sony stuff right now but haven't decided on anything yet.

It seems that with anything over 52" the price makes a big jump. Rumour has it that with the economy the way it is, prices are supposed to drop even more because retailers are worried about poor sales this Christmas.

Anyway, the plans also include selling off the Bose amps and replacing them with all SAE stuff. Nothing wrong with them, I just want a more uniform look to the rack.

Look for Joeparaski and the "OVERKILL" system. Thanks and enjoy!

Joe
Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited November 2008
    WOW Joe. That is one hell of a collection. If my wife ever says anything about my system I will refer her to the Showcase. She never has but......
    Michael ;)
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  • millerman 3732
    millerman 3732 Posts: 1,488
    edited November 2008
    How much of that stuff do you actually use? Great set up by the way
    Casey
    H/T: Epson 6500ub
    Sony UBP-X800
    Toshiba HD-XA2 (HD-DVD, CD)
    Onkyo 805 (pre-amp)
    Outlaw 7125
    Polk RTi 10 (bi-amped)
    Polk CSi5 (bi-amped)
    Polk RTi6
    SVS PB 12 plus/2
    Velodyne SMS-1

    TV Rig: Samsung 50'' 4k display
    Polk Signa-1 Surround bar
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited November 2008
    Right now it is ALL in use except for the equalizers. I've disconnected them for now and listen to music without them. At some point I'll put one back in and see if I hear any degradation in the sound.

    Oh...I'm not using the reel to reel. I bought it on a whim because it looked absolutely brand new. It's hooked up and everything....but I don't have any tape.

    Initially each speaker pair had an equalizer...both mains, the surrounds, and the center channel, hence the 4 equalizers. But like I said, they are all out of the loop for now.

    I've got Nine Inch Nails blasting away right now downstairs....anyway, I got to get back down there and continue to get my listen on. It's nice to have a day off and basically jam away all day.

    Joe
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited November 2008
    how much did you spend on interconnects? ;):eek:
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited November 2008
    Very Nice and yes "Eye Candy" :)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited November 2008
    So, do you have an amp for each speaker or do you bi-amp? Do you find the lights disracting while watching movies?
    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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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited November 2008
    george daniel wrote: »
    how much did you spend on interconnects? ;):eek:

    I think I spent about $5,000 on interconnects and speaker wire. Most of it from Audio Art.


    Joe
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited November 2008
    overkill? more like insane, very very cool stuff
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited November 2008
    McLoki wrote: »
    So, do you have an amp for each speaker or do you bi-amp? Do you find the lights disracting while watching movies?

    Yes, the SRS are bi-amped with two SAE 2400's at 200 wpc each. The 2.3 tl's are bi-amped with two Bose 1801's at 250 wpc each and both pairs use SAE 2400 electronic crossovers.

    The dual subs use the SAE 2500 at 300 wpc. The side surrounds use an SAE 2400 at 200 wpc. The center uses a Bose 1801 at 250 wpc. The side surrounds use the SAE Mark IVDM at 100 wpc.

    To "me", the lights are not a distraction.

    Joe
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited November 2008
    Man I am drooling over here. Thats one hell of a setup.
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited November 2008
    Overkill? Seems about "just right" to me.

    Did you have to install any type of cooling system behind your racks?
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited November 2008
    Hmm. Seems to me as though you might be underpowering your setup just a tad. But you can remedy that with the addition of a few more amplifiers.

    ;):p:D
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    Epson 8700UB
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited November 2008
    I firmly believe that a man who has only one amp is only a quarter of a man.
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited November 2008
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    I firmly believe that a man who has only one amp is only a quarter of a man.

    So, does that make someone with 8 amps - twice the man???
    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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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited November 2008
    McLoki wrote: »
    So, does that make someone with 8 amps - twice the man???

    The math sounds right. But, what do I know, I'm just a man.
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited November 2008
    DarqueKnight wrote: »
    Overkill? Seems about "just right" to me.

    Did you have to install any type of cooling system behind your racks?

    The 4 SAE amps on the right rack have their own cooling fans built it. The 3 Bose and 1 SAE on the left have large cooling fins. I also have a large fan behind the whole shebang that I can turn on during more "spirited" listening sessions if needed.
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited November 2008
    All I can muster is... "OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!"

    Is this where the audio gig is leading me???

    Whoa!
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited November 2008
    Setup is Bananas bro, love the "Wall". Put a new LCD in there and its a done deal. Very nice, and organized too. Excellent work.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,995
    edited November 2008
    When Joe turns his system on my lights go dim 2 hrs away ! ;)

    The dark shot reminds me of the Vegas strip..cept this is the Paraski strip !
    (I know it's not your last name and the Joe Strip just doesn't sound as good)
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited November 2008
    Cool!!!! I see that you finally installed the RDO's ;)


    janmike wrote: »
    That is one hell of a collection. If my wife ever says anything about my system I will refer her to the Showcase.

    He he; I saved a picture of Joe's basement in my hard drive a long time ago; always handy in case someone complains I have too much stuff.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited November 2008
    Love it Joe. Very sweet Man cave.

    engtaz
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    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • BigMac
    BigMac Posts: 849
    edited November 2008
    That looks insane!! Nice job with the "WOW" factor. Now all you need is some smoke in the room with that lights out picture, then take a pic and tell em' you saw a UFO. Impressive......now that is a MAN room!!!!
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  • Chitown_Badger
    Chitown_Badger Posts: 66
    edited November 2008
    I just had two movie scenes flash into my head when I saw those pictures...the first is the part from Christmas Vacation where Clark flips the switch on the Christmas lights and the meter outside starts to whir out of control. The second is the supercomputer in the cave in Superman 3 (the one that transforms the villian into a robot) :p
    Fronts: Polk RTi10
    Center: Polk CSi A4
    Surround: Polk FXi3
    Sub: Dayton 100
    AVR: Pioneer VSX-1018AH
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited November 2008
    I also like how well organized it looks despite how much equipment is there. Can I suggest one upgrade? Liquid cooling... :D
    Jake
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited November 2008
    Very cool showcase Joe.....your overkill style suits me as well :D

    One question though...sda effect...whats it like with the 2 pair of big boys side by side like that ????

    Believe me...If I could shoehorn my 1.2's and 2.3's in the little mancave I would just for like you said...shock and awe.......I just now use my 2b's for rear surrounds. And using separate amps for every channel...in the winter time I just leave the ventilation system off and dont have to use the house heater . :) The 3 TC Sounds 15" subs under my feet are all I need for the shock and awe part though ;)

    Again....killer setup.....
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited November 2008
    zingo wrote: »
    I also like how well organized it looks despite how much equipment is there. Can I suggest one upgrade? Liquid cooling... :D

    You know what...if there was such a thing as liquid cooling for amplifiers, I'd probably consider buying it. Hmmm...I wonder....

    Anyway, next thing I gotta do is to rewire the system in such a way as to make it look neat and organized so the back can look just a orderly as the front. This is definitely not a simple task and I've already rewired it several times as I've changed or upgraded various components.

    Joe
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited November 2008
    shadowofnight wrote: »
    Very cool showcase Joe.....your overkill style suits me as well :D

    One question though...sda effect...whats it like with the 2 pair of big boys side by side like that ????

    Believe me...If I could shoehorn my 1.2's and 2.3's in the little mancave I would just for like you said...shock and awe.......I just now use my 2b's for rear surrounds. And using separate amps for every channel...in the winter time I just leave the ventilation system off and dont have to use the house heater . :) The 3 TC Sounds 15" subs under my feet are all I need for the shock and awe part though ;)

    Again....killer setup.....



    Holy crap! I can't believe you sit in such close proximity to all those speakers!! And people call ME nuts???....go figure.


    I don't usually run both sets of mains at the same time, mostly the SRS. I still haven't figured out how to control the volume up and down on both pairs at the same time, so I haven't paid close attention to the effect with both pairs running.

    Right now, the 2.3's are set to zone 2 on the Emotiva pre/pro. This means that the volume to those is controlled separately from the SRS by switching to zone 2 on the remote. I suppose I could use "Y" connectors, but I'd rather avoid that because then both pairs would run at the same time. Sure, I could lower the volume on the amps, but I'd rather do it with the remote somehow without having to go to the rack.

    Joe
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited November 2008
    Can we say overkill......I knew you could:)
    Testing
    Testing
    Testing
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