The Grande Utopia Project

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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,917
    You sure those aren't indoor AC units.....😉
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,383
    They have binding post and xlr so checks out! 6jctpv2ifszy.jpg
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    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,917
    DAMN, You dog urinates on the binding post and lets the lightning out he may walk funny
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,383
    I have to run two 50 Amp circuits to plug them in... Almost feels dangerous
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,942
    Cray-Cray is the name of the game....

    NEXT LEVEL...

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
  • sgmsmg
    sgmsmg Posts: 556
    So that is what this cable is for:
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    2 Channel
    Pre: Bryston BR20
    Amp: Buckeye NCx500
    Speakers: Polk L200
    Source: Oppo UDP-205, Bryston BDP-3, Bryston BCD-3, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
    Cables: Wireworld Gold Eclipse 7 Speaker, Wireworld Gold Eclipse 7 XLR, AQ Diamond USB/HDMI
    Power: PS Audio P10 Regenerator, AC12, AC10 and AC5 Cables
    Display: Sony XBR65Z9F

    Home Theater
    Pre: Anthem AVM90
    Amps: Buckeye NC502
    Speakers: Polk LSiM 707 (FL/FR), Polk LSiM706 (Center), LSiM 703 (SL/SR/SBL/SBR), Polk 900-LS (Atmos)
    Subwoofers: SVS SB16 x 4
    Source: Oppo UDP-205, Apple TV, Amazon Fire
    Cables: AQ Meteor/Rocket 88, AQ Niagara/Sky
    Power: Torus AVR20, Shunyata Denali, Shunyata Delta, Cullen, PangeaAC9SE Cables
    Display: Sony XBR85Z9G
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,917
    VR3 wrote: »
    I have to run two 50 Amp circuits to plug them in... Almost feels dangerous

    Jesus I don't even want to see what that power cord cost!!
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,383
    The amps have a non-removable power cord which appears to be very high quality.

    2 runs of 8 gauge romex back to the panel... should be solid!! (goes crosseyed)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,383
    sgmsmg wrote: »
    So that is what this cable is for:
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
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    thats actually an interesting photo. It is very similar construction to the transparent reference wire ($20k msrp) that I had to work with (royal PITA)

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    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 9,077
    edited July 2024
    Sweet jebus, does the utility have to increase capacity to the neighborhood? :) Nice!
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,329
    Bruh, meanwhile all my stereo components run off a single 20 amp circuit lol
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,383
    Lol, i have a 200 amp panel and I will have 160 amps of dedicated audio circuits available of power!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,046
    More power to ya. B)
    Don't take experimental gene therapies from known eugenicists.
  • Gerres26
    Gerres26 Posts: 874
    edited July 2024
    VR3 wrote: »
    Lol, i have a 200 amp panel and I will have 160 amps of dedicated audio circuits available of power!

    Damn! And here I thought my 80 amps of dedicated circuits were overkill! Can’t wait to see your review of these monsters.
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,383
    We have sound!

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    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,942
    Coming soon to a post near you....

    "Hello, my name is Trey and I'm looking for a foundation specialist".

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,383
    I think my shelf reinforced the house... 100 Simpson strongtie lags about another 90 in hardware and massive lag bolts right to the studs

    I did add a 4x4 and a jack post under the left grande. The right grande sits on a solid cinder block wall
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,616
    I had a feeling a jack post was involved somewhere. Good thinking!

    That's dedication. :#
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,383
    So I have had them playing for a couple hours and so far am very happy with what I am hearing.

    This old mark Levinson gear is the real deal man. Hard to believe these are 30 years old.

    Lifetime amps, bar none
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,383
    https://youtu.be/WQxzHRRwmj4?si=7hUjXXFxQVzaP_VQ

    Easily the best I've heard this song... Around 220 mark where the sax and dual trumpets come in, jeebus the hair son my arms stood up
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,383
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,942
    Trey, please allow me to be the first to offer you a congratulations along your audio journey. That sounds fantastic. I know, videos don't do ANY system justice. With that said...

    We have been speaking throughout the evening and I can tell (even through a cheap cell phone recording) that the last time I heard your system, compared to now? NICE.

    SO VERY NICE.

    Enjoy your listening! I, for one, can't wait to listen to your rig again. I'm proud of you broskizzle!!!

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,383
    Thanks Tom

    Going thru this thread start to finish has been fun and this truly has been a journey!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,917
    edited August 2024
    Another good song is off the Allison Krause live SACD called "Forget about it" that stand up bass really digs deep.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,942
    Folks, please keep in mind that he JUST got this system and hooked it up. It has yet to gel and even get acclimated to the rest of the system. The best is yet to come.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,942
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Cool man. Let us know when you are coming up this way, Troy.

    Tom

    Dude.......................
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,861
    Now do Judas Priest, Turbo Lover.
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)


    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,917
    audioluvr wrote: »
    Now do Judas Priest, Turbo Lover.

    Dude stop drunk posting.
  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,861
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    audioluvr wrote: »
    Now do Judas Priest, Turbo Lover.

    Dude stop drunk posting.

    Party pooper.
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)


    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,942
    Agreed.

    That said.....if you are still up? Play "Where there is smoke". By Domnique Fils-Aimé.

    You can thank me whenever. Most of her albums are well recorded/mastered.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~