System showcase update...

nooshinjohn
nooshinjohn Posts: 25,380
edited September 2009 in The Clubhouse
I have not updated my system in a while, so here it is as it exists for now;)...

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=92017
The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited September 2009
    Looks great! The 2.3TL's do kind of fit in the room better. They aren't quite so dominating. Personally, I enjoy the look of a speaker the size of a refrigerator, but not everyone agrees...lol


    We need some nekkid pics of the 2.3TL's though!
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,380
    edited September 2009
    I am rather embarrassed to post then nude until they are whipped into shape,(RDO-198's) as the tweeters are not the same color in each. If someone has a few SL-3000's around I would be most grateful as I want to try them stock for a while.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2009
    Very nice John. I read you had to turn up the volume on the sub to compensate for the lack of bass. My 2.3tls put out some serious bass in my 26 X 16 living room. A pre amp made a big difference in the lower end. No sub needed what so ever.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited September 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    A pre amp made a big difference in the lower end. No sub needed what so ever.

    +1 You need a pre-amp. That AVR is robbing you of a lot of sound quality.

    Get something with HT bypass, and you'll still be able to use it with your HT system as well, without swapping wires around.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,380
    edited September 2009
    I am looking for something that does HDMI 1.3 switching, but so far they are way out of my budget, but if the goodwill keeps hooking me up, I can get there in no time!;)
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2009
    Look at the Adcom GFP-750 it has HT bypass so you'll be able to run it with your receiver. It'll made a huge difference.

    What size is your room.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited September 2009
    I meant a dedicated 2 channel pre-amp.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited September 2009
    What if a spark flies out of the fireplace and catches the SDA's on fire?







    JK
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited September 2009
    Conradicles wrote: »
    What if a spark flies out of the fireplace and catches the SDA's on fire?







    JK

    He will call Russ to come over and put them out. And I am not joking.
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited September 2009
    Looks like crap.
    TNRabbit
    NO Polk Audio Equipment :eek:
    Sunfire TG-IV
    Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
    Rane PEQ-15 Parametric Equalizers x 2
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
    Carver AL-III Speakers
    Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,380
    edited September 2009
    TNRabbit wrote: »
    Looks like crap.
    ...thanks!:)

    why do you say that?
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited September 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    ...thanks!:)

    why do you say that?

    Just yankin' yer chain~

    Looks great. You need a pair of the BIG SRS arrays....

    Gary
    TNRabbit
    NO Polk Audio Equipment :eek:
    Sunfire TG-IV
    Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
    Rane PEQ-15 Parametric Equalizers x 2
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
    Carver AL-III Speakers
    Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited September 2009
    John, how far between the SDAs? Might not matter so much with that speaker, but they seem kindof close to me.

    But then again... i've never owned any, so i have no idea.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,380
    edited September 2009
    They are 5'4" apart, and 6 inches from the back wall
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    They are 5'4" apart, and 6 inches from the back wall

    How big is your room, and how far do you sit away from the speakers?
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited September 2009
    That seems close to me, but again, grain of salt, i don't know much about these. I run my speakers about 8-9 feet apart right now, and it made a HUGE difference from when they were about 5 feet apart. I was thinking about ditching them because i was unhappy with them, but now they've opened up like crazy. They just sound like big speakers and they're not. Before, they sounded like the small floorstanders they are.
    I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.

    Living Room: B&K Reference 5 S2 / Parasound HCA-1000A / Emotiva XDA-2 / Pioneer BDP-51FD / Paradigm 11se MKiii

    Desk: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / ISK HD9999

    Office: Schiit Magni 2 Uber / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Dynaco SCA-80Q / Paradigm Legend V.3

    HT: Denon AVR-X3400H / Sony UBP-X700 / RT16 / CS350LS / RT7 / SVS PB1000
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,202
    edited September 2009
    I believe Anyone with the SDA's should do seperates if you want them to shine!!
    The AVR's just don't cut it IMHO.

    A good Pre Amp/Amp/Dedicated CD and or SACD player, TT if you wish. is the only way to go..

    If I am wrong then you gurus can hang me now. But with my little experence here seperates bring the SDA's to life.

    Try a good Pre Amp and be amazed..

    AVR's suck for 2 channel!!!!

    Peace,

    Larry.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,380
    edited September 2009
    concealer404 wrote: »
    That seems close to me, but again, grain of salt, i don't know much about these. I run my speakers about 8-9 feet apart right now, and it made a HUGE difference from when they were about 5 feet apart. I was thinking about ditching them because i was unhappy with them, but now they've opened up like crazy. They just sound like big speakers and they're not. Before, they sounded like the small floorstanders they are.

    My room is 15x18 and is defined by the fireplace and widows flanking it on either side, so the distance is set and cannot be changed. My seating distance from them is about 10 feet, but when listening I move the seat forward a couple feet and move it back when I am done.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,380
    edited September 2009
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    I believe Anyone with the SDA's should do seperates if you want them to shine!!
    The AVR's just don't cut it IMHO.

    A good Pre Amp/Amp/Dedicated CD and or SACD player, TT if you wish. is the only way to go..

    If I am wrong then you gurus can hang me now. But with my little experence here seperates bring the SDA's to life.

    Try a good Pre Amp and be amazed..

    AVR's suck for 2 channel!!!!

    Peace,

    Larry.

    Agreed on the AVR.. I am actively seeking a Sunfire tube pre right now...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited September 2009
    Looks good bro, enjoy the rig.
    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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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited September 2009
    Looks great John.:D:D






    Pat.
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited September 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    My room is 15x18 and is defined by the fireplace and widows flanking it on either side, so the distance is set and cannot be changed. My seating distance from them is about 10 feet, but when listening I move the seat forward a couple feet and move it back when I am done.

    15x18!? Damn!! That's the same size as my room, and I've been having issues with my 2A's being too large for the room recently. I wouldn't even want to have the big boys in here..

    I recently hooked my Monitor 7A's back up, and I've been enjoying them a lot more than the SDA's. The 2A's were just too large for the room.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited September 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Agreed on the AVR.. I am actively seeking a Sunfire tube pre right now...
    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1258131712&/Sunfire-classic-tube-preamp-re
    Bingo and just back from Rita's!!!:cool:
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,380
    edited September 2009
    and a bit to rich for my blood at the moment... I saw that one a few days ago. I am still in the bargain hunt mode.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    and a bit to rich for my blood at the moment... I saw that one a few days ago. I am still in the bargain hunt mode.

    For $1600 you can get a Pioneer SC-07 & Adcom gfp-750. Itll make a nice HT/music setup.
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited September 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    For $1600 you can get a Pioneer SC-07 & Adcom gfp-750. Itll make a nice HT/music setup.


    That'd be my choice.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,380
    edited September 2009
    The Sunfire stays! and thats my final answer. lol... I am looking for a two channel pre that I can add to my setup is all for now.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited September 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    The Sunfire stays! and thats my final answer. lol... I am looking for a two channel pre that I can add to my setup is all for now.

    With that suggestion, the Sunfire would be staying.

    Pioneer Elite SC-07=AVR
    Adcom GFP-750=2 channel pre-amp

    I'd go with a GFP-750 myself. It's main drawback is the lack of a phono stage, but it can be argued that you're better off using a separate phono stage anyway for that matter.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • CLPolk
    CLPolk Posts: 133
    edited September 2009
    Well after reading all you went thru to get your beloved 1.2 TL's I think I would have cut 2 holes in the floor and droped them a few inches!! LOL
    • SDA SRS 2
    • SDA 1A
    • Monitor 11
    • Monitor 7B
    • CS350lsi
    • RM-6600
    • FX500i
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