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Had some bad luck a couple weeks back. Lost all of my audio gear on top of everything else. I'll add more pictures when I find my camera.

So I've begun brainstorming the direction of my new system. There is hope that a couple of the pieces might survive, but the items that weren't in the fire directly got soaked in the aftermath.

This system was undergoing gradual upgrades as you can see by the various quality of equipment.
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    • Pioneer DV-79 AVi
    • 24-bit 192 kHz x 3 Audio DAC
    • 10-bit Digital Video Processing (VQE9) from MPEG2 Decoder to HDMI signal out
    • PureCinema Progressive Scan for film-like video images.
    • Digital Direct Pixel Drive – Converts DVD-Video up to High Definition resolutions (1080 i or 720 P) through the HDMI output.
    • True Chroma Upsampling Error Reduction – Improved color resolution.
    • SACD Direct
    • Separate Audio Transformer provides a dedicated power supply
    • Solid Audio Circuit Block – superior audio performance.
    • New Triple Layer Chassis – Reduces vibration.
    • Direct Mount Drive Mechanism – Reduces vibration.
    • Monarchy Audio NM 24 (modified)
    Upgraded coupling caps on Monarchy NM24 NOS Tube DAC
    • Pioneer VSX-59TXi
    Pioneer Flagship HT Receiver from 2003
    • Denon DVD-3910
    Flagship Universal Disc Player from 2005
    • Epson D6155W
    WXGA 3LCD Projector
    • Sony PS-T3
    Vintage Direct Drive Turntable.
    • Sumiko Bluepoint Special
    Moving coil design, high output, 2.5-mV, alloy cantilever, Blue Point-cut elliptical diamond stylus, and standard 1/2
    • B&K Components ST 125.2
    125 watts X 2 channels at 8 (20Hz to 20 kHz) at .09% Total Harmonic Distortion
    Class A Pre-Driver circuitry improves low-level detail for a smoother and more musical sound.
    Class AB Mosfet Output stage delivers efficient, linear power.
    Balanced Inputs deliver the quietest and most accurate signal path between your preamp and amplifier.
    Differential input stage with a current source load assures DC stability and wide bandwidth linearity.
    Use of 1% Metal Film Resistors in the entire active circuitry to reduce noise for greater purity of sound.
    Use of Toroidal Transformers and Computer Grade Capacitors to provide high current for superior dynamics and extended low frequency control.
    Capability to operate at full power with a square wave input signal.
    Individual External Fuse Protection prevents damage from accidental shorting of output devices, while preserving the highest level of integrity to the original signal possible.
    • Monster HTS2600mkII
    HT Powercenter
    • APC 1200
    Voltage Stabilizer
    • Crestron MP2e
    Automation Controller with ethernet.

    Used to control system from iPad/iPhone/android
    • Von Schweikert Audio VR-4JR
    Full Range compact tower speakers
    • Von Schweikert Audio VR-4SR
    Large Tower Speakers
    • Definitive Technology SuperCube II
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    • Velodyne ULD-18 mkII
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Skucie,

Please accept my condolences.

Very best regards,
Sam

c1ferrari