What would be your dream system
polkfarmboy
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I realy dont know enough to have a dream system except that I want an all martin logan system going through a denon 4810 for HT
For 2ch I aim to buy
I would like a Theta Digital Gen Viii series 2 dac preamp
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatran&1273268039&/Theta-Digital-Gen-Viii-series-
2 Theta Digital Enterprise Amps monoblocks
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1273267965&/Theta-Digital-Enterprise-Amps-
I would like an mbl 1521 cd player
Of cource my dream machine is based on my budget of how much I could actually afford to spend in the future
I would like to know what you guys are saving for in the future
For 2ch I aim to buy
I would like a Theta Digital Gen Viii series 2 dac preamp
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatran&1273268039&/Theta-Digital-Gen-Viii-series-
2 Theta Digital Enterprise Amps monoblocks
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1273267965&/Theta-Digital-Enterprise-Amps-
I would like an mbl 1521 cd player
Of cource my dream machine is based on my budget of how much I could actually afford to spend in the future
I would like to know what you guys are saving for in the future
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My dream setup would be having a live concert venue in my back yard that all the best groups and musicians paid me to perform at.
Until then I doubt I will ever be truly content with my rig, as I am always finding things I can do better.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 -
I've never heard them but I really like the looks of the Swans F2.2
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My dream rig?
Let's see...this is the dream rig that I may realistically be able to put together over time. I'm not going to list any 100k gear or anything like that...I don't even like to look at that stuff, because I'd never buy it even if I did have the money.
I'll list a couple different rigs, since eventually I'll have an integrated 2 channel/HT rig, along with a dedicated 2 channel rig. I'll start with the 2 channel/HT
Digital source-Sony SCD-XA5400ES(possibly modded by Modwright). I'd also have an Oppo BDP-83SE as a video source, and as a secondary 2 channel source. The Oppo also offers HDCD decoding, which the Sony doesn't have. Both the Oppo and the Sony can also send multi-channel SACD, which is somewhat of a plus, though I almost never listen to music in surround sound.
DAC for other digital sources-Possibly a Cambridge DACMagic...but that ones up in the air still.
Turntable?-I probably wouldn't have this rig set up for vinyl.
AVR-Either an Onkyo TX-NR1007, or a Pioneer Elite SC-27
Preamp-Parasound Halo P7. This preamp offers basically the best HT bypass section that I've ever seen. It has full passthrough for a 7.1 setup, with onboard bass management, so that you can run subs in 2 channel, while still retaining your subwoofer settings in the AVR for movies.
amp(s)-Parasound Halo A21 for the front L/R, and a Parasound Halo A51 for center/surrounds/surround backs.
Speakers-I'd probably go for a full LSi setup in this rig. LSi15's up front, with an LSiC center. LSiFX for the surrounds, and LSi9's for surround backs. I'd probably go with dual Epik Empires for the subs.
Cabling? I don't know that part yet.
Power conditioner-APC H15
Now...the 2 channel rig.:cool:
digital source-Marantz SA-11S2, modded by Modwright. Though the Marantz and the Sony 5400ES from the 2 channel/HT may get swapped around from time to time, as both are supposed to be STELLAR CD/SACD players. According to everything I've read around the net, these are basically the two best CDP's you can get, without spending uber-money.
DAC? Unsure.
Turntable-Music Hall MMF-7.1
Phono stage-unsure on this part too....
Preamp-Parasound Halo JC2, or a Pass Labs XP-10.
Amp(s)-Either a Pass Labs X250.5, or possibly a pair of Pass Labs XA100.5 monoblocks.
Speakers-Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Super Towers, with dual custom Tyler Acoustics subwoofers, that use the same Seas drivers as the Super Towers. I'm referring to something like Sid's dual Tyler subs...although I've considered going crazy, and using two 10" drivers in each sub!:eek:
Cables-Audioquest Colorado IC's, with the 72v DBS system. Audioquest Volcano speaker cables, with 72v DBS system. I'd also probably be using Signal Cable MagicPower power cables.
Power Conditioner-PS Audio Power Plant Premier.
I'm sure I forgot a few things in there...I might change it around a little later...lolThe 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 -
Dynaudio top end or Tyler Acoustics perhaps... the Linbrooks I had briefly until the wife came home were really a dream come true.
Parasound JC-1s.... Cambridge Audio 840C.... Benchmark DAC1-usb for PC.
Keeping the dream realistic.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. -
There's always better speakers to move up to. However, I would be just as happy with some nice LSi's in a really HUGE room. Perhaps 50'x60' with 30' ceilings. Put the speakers right in the center of the room so the speakers can breath.
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Altec A5 Voice of the Theatres with 1505 horns and AlNiCo 288 HF drivers would be nice.
I think I have pretty much all of the other speakers I dreamt about... -
i'll just take one of each.:DLiving Room Rig:D
Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
Xbox360/PS3/WII
M.Br. setup:)
Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
Computer Rig:
Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's -
Id prolly have Mantis build me something.....Polk Audio Surround Bar 360
Mirage PS-12
LG BDP-550
Motorola HD FIOS DVR
Panasonic 42" Plasma
XBOX 360[/SIZE]
Office stuff
Allied 395 receiver
Pioneer CDP PD-M430
RT8t's & Wharfedale Diamond II's[/SIZE]
Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. ~Ronald Reagan -
Legacy helix
All legacy amps pushing themParasound Avc-1800
Mains-Rti 12 -Parasound 1500a
Center-Csi5-Parasound 1000a
Rears-Rti 8-Parasound 750a
Sub SVS Ultra Tv 12
Diamondback and King Cobra IC's
AQ T4 SC -
A 5.2 set up with 5 SDA SRS 1.2tls and 2 Rythmik F15 subs. 500 watts driving each channel! All in a 20 X 30 foot room properly set up with traps ect..
How does that grab ya?Things are more like they are now than they ever will be! -
I'd like to have a Pass labs power amp, but don't see myself spending the 5 large to get the one I want. And while already affordable, a ModWright SWL9.0SE Pre looks tempting too.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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I would like to try some Wilson Watt Puppies. Perhaps paired with some ARC mono's. A Wadia CD player would be nice. And a really nice TT but that might never happen. I dunno, I will probably slow down on major purchases after I get a nice amp and some Vandy 3a sigs. This hobby is too damn expensive to keep chasing the next "hit".-Kevin
HT: Philips 52PFL7432D 52" LCD 1080p / Onkyo TX-SR 606 / Oppo BDP-83 SE / Comcast cable. (all HDMI)B&W 801 - Front, Polk CS350 LS - Center, Polk LS90 - Rear
2 Channel:
Oppo BDP-83 SE
Squeezebox Touch
Muscial Fidelity M1 DAC
VTL 2.5
McIntosh 2205 (refurbed)
B&W 801's
Transparent IC's -
I would be happy with:
Pre/Pro - McIntosh
Amp - McIntosh
Speakers - Monitor Audio PL300
Sub - Dual Monitor Audio PLW15Living Room:....................[HTML] [/HTML] Zone 2 (Workout Room):
AVR - Yamaha RX-V757......JBL 4312 Pro Monitors
Pre - Nak CA-5
AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
Center - Polk CSiA4**
Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
TV - Pani TH-42PZ80U
BR - LG BD390
Monster HTS1600 Power Center
Dedicated Circuit - (2) 20amp, (1) 15amp
Ben's IC, Canare 4S11
**Dayton and Sonicap Caps with Mills Resistors** -
I would be happy with:MBL 101 X-Treme Reference System
01) DENON AVR-4308CI: Advanced 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH/ 3.1+2+2 CH A/V Home Theater /MultiMedia Multi-Source/Zone Receiver with Networking and WiFi/170 watts x 7 channels
02) SUNFIRE Grand Signature - Bob Carver's
03) OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio
04) OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player w/SACD & DVD-Audio / DENON DVD-2500BTCI: Blu-ray Disc™ DVD/CD Digital Player/Transport
05) HITACHI P55T501. 55" HD1080 Plasma HDTV
06) POLKAUDIO LSiC (Center speaker)
07) POLKAUDIO LSi15 LEFT (Front speaker)
08) POLKAUDIO LSi15 RIGHT (Front speaker)
09) POLKAUDIO LSif/x LEFT (Surround speaker)
10) POLKAUDIO LSif/x RIGHT (Surround speaker)
11) VELODYNE OPTIMUN SERIES 12"(High Output Digital EQ SubWoofer 2400W/1200WRMS)
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=98096 -
I'm thinking Elizabeth Hurley naked with her arms held out at 90 degrees holding a Bose cube in each hand (actually the speaker part is not that important).Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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Timothy Smith wrote: »I'm thinking Elizabeth Hurley naked with her arms held out at 90 degrees holding a Bose cube in each hand (actually the speaker part is not that important).
¡Wow!
¡It has nothing of beauty, cellulite.... !!!!!
".....actually the speaker part is not that important...."
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I'd like to make the move from my BOSE 301's up to the TOL 901's...maybe some day....
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I don't know, she still looks pretty fine to me.
And maybe it would be a better dream if she was holding a pair of small LSi's instead of the Bose cubes.Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player -
I'd say she's still damn yummy...but I'm 48, so I'm almost DEAD.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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I'd say she's still damn yummy...but I'm 48, so I'm almost DEAD.
I think she's like 45......Yowzaa!
(Maybe we should get back to the dream HI-Fi system question)Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player -
MBL 101 X-Treme Reference System as shown above but also add the Clearaudio Statement TT.
SDA-1C (full mods)
Carver TFM-55
NAD 1130 Pre-amp
Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
The Clamp
Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
Ben's IC's
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I'm happy with what I have already.
Ditto on this.
Also, this is a near mipossible question to answer. Unless I had the time and money to try out so many different components/speakers/etc., I could never answer this honestly. -
Hello,
It would have one of these:
The Ampex MR-70: (ca. 1968)
Without any argument the best tube Ampex ever made, probably the best analog tape deck ever made, period. This machine was an all-out effort to make a cost-is-no-object, state of the art recorder.
Transport is similar to the 300, but considerably beefed up. Nuvistor electronics. Custom-wound transformers, metal film resistors, film capacitors, etc., etc. Available in many track configurations, up to eight tracks on one-inch tape, and speed pairs of 7.5/15 ips or 15/30 ips. Some track configurations (e.g., two track on half inch tape) anticipate today's preferred analog formats; some configurations were available only on special order.
It and the much-despised Model 400 series were the only Ampexes before the ATR-100 to have constant tension. Completely mu-metal shielded. Motor drive to reel idler for faster starts. Allegedly fewer than 100 made. Parts not shared with the 300 are scarce to the point of being impossible to get.
According to Bill Vermillion, a Studer engineer once told him that Willi Studer's goal in life was to make a tape recorder better than the MR-70. He tried for two decades; then came to the conclusion that he could equal it but not surpass it. All-in-all, a fantastically elegant piece of industrial design. See Rein Narma and Mort Fujii, "Performance and Reliability Requirements for a Master Tape Recorder," Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, v. 12, no. 4 (Oct. 1964): 274-279 for a full discussion of the rationale behind the MR-70's design. Microphone preamps plugged in to octal tube sockets and usually are not present.
We felt that 1/2" 3-track was a special format that deserved special treatment. So, we've rebuilt the ultimate 1/2" 3-track machine - the legendary Ampex MR-70.
The Ampex MR-70 is the final and best sounding professional vacuum tube analog tape recorder ever built. There are many who feel that the sound of this machine has never been surpassed. It is believed that Ampex technicians hand-made only 50 of them and that every one was in some way custom-built. -
Kenneth Swauger wrote: »Hello,
It would have one of these:
The Ampex MR-70: (ca. 1968)
Without any argument the best tube Ampex ever made, probably the best analog tape deck ever made, period. This machine was an all-out effort to make a cost-is-no-object, state of the art recorder.
Transport is similar to the 300, but considerably beefed up. Nuvistor electronics. Custom-wound transformers, metal film resistors, film capacitors, etc., etc. Available in many track configurations, up to eight tracks on one-inch tape, and speed pairs of 7.5/15 ips or 15/30 ips. Some track configurations (e.g., two track on half inch tape) anticipate today's preferred analog formats; some configurations were available only on special order.
It and the much-despised Model 400 series were the only Ampexes before the ATR-100 to have constant tension. Completely mu-metal shielded. Motor drive to reel idler for faster starts. Allegedly fewer than 100 made. Parts not shared with the 300 are scarce to the point of being impossible to get.
According to Bill Vermillion, a Studer engineer once told him that Willi Studer's goal in life was to make a tape recorder better than the MR-70. He tried for two decades; then came to the conclusion that he could equal it but not surpass it. All-in-all, a fantastically elegant piece of industrial design. See Rein Narma and Mort Fujii, "Performance and Reliability Requirements for a Master Tape Recorder," Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, v. 12, no. 4 (Oct. 1964): 274-279 for a full discussion of the rationale behind the MR-70's design. Microphone preamps plugged in to octal tube sockets and usually are not present.
We felt that 1/2" 3-track was a special format that deserved special treatment. So, we've rebuilt the ultimate 1/2" 3-track machine - the legendary Ampex MR-70.
The Ampex MR-70 is the final and best sounding professional vacuum tube analog tape recorder ever built. There are many who feel that the sound of this machine has never been surpassed. It is believed that Ampex technicians hand-made only 50 of them and that every one was in some way custom-built.
Wow!!!!!
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I would be happy with:MBL 101 X-Treme Reference System
01) DENON AVR-4308CI: Advanced 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH/ 3.1+2+2 CH A/V Home Theater /MultiMedia Multi-Source/Zone Receiver with Networking and WiFi/170 watts x 7 channels
02) SUNFIRE Grand Signature - Bob Carver's
03) OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio
04) OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player w/SACD & DVD-Audio / DENON DVD-2500BTCI: Blu-ray Disc DVD/CD Digital Player/Transport
05) HITACHI P55T501. 55" HD1080 Plasma HDTV
06) POLKAUDIO LSiC (Center speaker)
07) POLKAUDIO LSi15 LEFT (Front speaker)
08) POLKAUDIO LSi15 RIGHT (Front speaker)
09) POLKAUDIO LSif/x LEFT (Surround speaker)
10) POLKAUDIO LSif/x RIGHT (Surround speaker)
11) VELODYNE OPTIMUN SERIES 12"(High Output Digital EQ SubWoofer 2400W/1200WRMS)
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=98096
Are those German Physiks speakers? They are truly odd. I would like to give them a listen.Things are more like they are now than they ever will be! -
Are those German Physiks speakers? They are truly odd. I would like to give them a listen.
http://www.avguide.com/forums/mbl-101-x-treme-radialstrahler-loudspeaker -
I'd say she's still damn yummy...but I'm 48, so I'm almost DEAD.
LOL
I haven't heard enough systems to have a dream system, but out of what I have heard, probably B&W 801D's powered by a McIntosh MA7000 integrated amp (250wpc). As a Vintage setup it would probably be a Sansui 33000 (300wpc!) receiver paired with a pair of Polk SDA SRS 1.2TL's.- Jeremy
Amps: Jolida FX-10, NAD 3045, NAD C320BEE, Sansui G-9700
Speakers: Polk Monitor 7A's, KEF Reference 104aB
Sources: ProJect Debut Carbon, Sonos streaming FLAC -
I'd just like to have a room big enough for a nice system
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I would like to try some Wilson Watt Puppies. Perhaps paired with some ARC mono's.
Good choice. That is a great sounding system. -
I like my system with Polk.:D
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01) DENON AVR-4308CI: Advanced 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH/ 3.1+2+2 CH A/V Home Theater /MultiMedia Multi-Source/Zone Receiver with Networking and WiFi/170 watts x 7 channels
02) SUNFIRE Grand Signature - Bob Carver's
03) OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player w/SACD & DVD-Audio
04) OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio
05) DENON DVD-2500BTCI: Blu-ray Disc™ DVD/CD Digital Player/Transport
06) HITACHI P55T501. 55" HD1080 Plasma HDTV
07) POLKAUDIO LSiC (Center speaker)
08) POLKAUDIO LSi15 LEFT (Front speaker)
09) POLKAUDIO LSi15 RIGHT (Front speaker)
10) POLKAUDIO LSiC Vertically (Surround speaker)
11) POLKAUDIO LSiC Vertically (Surround speaker)
12) POLKAUDIO LSif/x LEFT (Surround back speakers)
13) POLKAUDIO LSif/x RIGHT (Surround back speakers)
14) VELODYNE OPTIMUN SERIES 12"(High Output Digital EQ SubWoofer 2400W/1200WRMS)
http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=98096