SACD/DVD/HDCD Hybrid system

by jetstream on Ever Evolving

Description

This system resides in a fairly large room 22'x23'with cathedral ceilings. All wall and ceiling surfaces are covered in rough finished Pine.

This system morphed from stereo, to home theater and then back to stereo focus again. But I believe I have captured the best of both worlds. I intend to upgrade the Arcam FMJ DV-27 to DVD Audio in the next year.

The Audio Research Pre and Lexicon provide great sound and flexability within the system.
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    • Marantz SA-14
    Marantz SA-14 SACD Player
    • Arcam FMJ DV-27
    DVD/CD player with HDCD and DTS
    • Audio Research LS-25 mkII
    Tube pre-amp with processor pass through
    • Lexicon MC-12B
    Surround Sound Processor
    • McIntosh MC-352
    350 Watt SS 2 Channel Power Amp
    • B&K Components 7250
    5/200 watt per Channel Surround Sound Power Amp
    • Sony Videoscope XBR
    60" rear projection TV
    • B&W Nautilus 802
    Main Front Speakers...Spiked
    • B&W Nautilus HTM-2
    Center Channel Speaker
    • Totem Acoustics Model 1 Signatures
    Model 1 Signatures used as side speakers as part of a 7 channel surround setup
    • B&W SCM-1
    Rear Speakers
    • Pure Note Cerulean
    .5 meter XLR used from SACD to Pre
    • Cardas Golden Reference
    1/2 Meter RCA Interconnects between FMJ DV-27 and Audio Research Pre Amp
    • Stereovox HDXV
    Alternate Digital connection from SA-14 to Lexicon MC-12B
    • Cardas Lightning 15
    Digital Interconnect from Arcam Fmj-DV27 to Lexicon MC12B
    • Harmonic Technology Pro Silway Mark II XLR
    2 sets running from Pre to Power Amp and from Lex Processor to Pre In
    • MIT Magnum M2 Bi-wire
    New Generation Bi-Wire speaker cables running to 802s
    • Kimber 4PR
    for long runs to surround speakers on sides and rears.
    • Richard Gray 600s
    2 units plugged into 2 dedicated 20 amp lines
    • JPS Digital AC
    Power cord to CD player
    • Virtual Dynamics Nite
    Power Cord to Mcintosh Power Amp
    • Wireworld Silver Electra III
    Power cord for B&K Amp
    • Velodyne SPL-1200
    12" 1500 watt, small but quite impressive.
    • Neuance Isolation Platform
    For SA-14
    • Salamander Synergy 40
    Synergy 40 with 20" extension in cherry finish

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I like your setup...my place/system is like a "mini me" version of yours....well...more like "microscopic me"lol. I have the t&g wood cathedral ceilings and bamboo floors. Ultimately I would love a set of 802's powered by more powerful Electrocompaniet gear than I'm currently using. Just out of curiosity...have you tried moving your 802's out a little further into the room? I have found that the further I get my speakers out infront of the t.v., the better the focus gets. Still...I'm very impressed/envious.

happy listening

Ellery

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