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I have been addicted to this hobby for almost 10 years now and this is my most current result. Primarily built for music, watching DVD CONCERTS kicks ass and has been my main drive for striving towards excellence and accuracy. The tv and components have been flush mounted in the front wall giving me great access to the rear panels from the next room for cleaning all of my connections (which I try to do every 4-6 weeks) or swapping out cables for upgrades. I'm feeding it all with a dedicated 20a circuit with a hospital grade outlet and isolated the ground. I put up some carpet and a couple of aborption panels for sound treatment, it was very easy to work with and it softened the room. The black carpet on the front wall around the tv and components provides a great way to get lost in the 73" screen. The room is only 14' from front to back, 10' wide with a ceiling hight of only 7'. My main viewing seat is positioned 10' away from the screen (perfect distance for the screen size). The left and right, front main speakers are seperated by 7' and are also 7' away from the main listening posistion and are toed out approximately 1/2". I have experimented with several configurations and it was not untill I followed the ol' rule of mathematics, (as the main starting point) that I was able to finally be impressed with all of my hard work. The Von Schweikert speakers were set up using the pink noise method and then tweaked from that point. Too many years have gone by where all I could do was tweak and make adjustments rather than just relax and enjoy it. All of those years have finally paid off though because I have now truly mastered the room and got it all sounding as transparent as my wallet could allow. All I do now is enjoy it. I have not felt that somthing was out of wack in about 6 months. I hope you like what I have put together and I look forward to reading any comments and I'm open to any suggestions good or bad. Thanks.
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    • Parasound C1 Controller
    I love this controller!!!
    • Parasound A 51 Amplifier
    Parasound Halo A 51
    • Parasound Halo D3 Universal Disc Player
    A true top of the line player!
    • Transparent Reference Digital Link
    1 meter connecting the D3 to the C1.
    • Transparent Premium Digital Link
    2 meters Connecting the audio from the Directv HDR-21 satelite receiver to the C1
    • Transparent Ultra MM2 1 meter rca - L,C,R chnls
    Connecting the Center Channel, Left Channel & Right Channel from the C1 to the A51 using 1 1/2 pairs.
    • Transparent Super MM1 1 meter rca - rear chnls
    Left Rear Channel & Right Rear Channel
    • Transparent Super MM1 1 meter rca - analog 2ch.
    Connecting the 2 channel analog signal from the D3 to the C1.
    • Von Schweikert Audio VR-4SR
    When set up correctly and fed with clean power these things sound so incredible. The upgrade to the African Ebony Finish, well worth the 2g's.
    • Transparent Ultra MM2 Custom Bi Wire w/ Tails
    These were built as custom speaker wires for the Von Schweikert VR-4SR Speakers. Making up the pair are a 10 footer and a 15 footer that connect directly to each tweeter cabinet with the 31
    • Monitor Audio Gold Signature LCR Center
    Gold Ref. Center Channel sitting on a very study Sound Anchor adjustable center channel stand.
    • Transparent Ultra MM2 Bi Wire 10'- center ch.
    Feeding the Monitor Audio Gold center channel just perfect. Upgraded connectors and spkike kit.
    • Velodyne F-1500
    Just an FYI, the self calibration on the Halo C1 Controller figered the distance @ 24.5' when if measured with a tape is only 8.5'. At the 24.5' my bass management is spot on.
    • Transparent Ultra XL 8 meter rca
    This is a 24' Ultra XL interconnect with rca on both ends feeding the Velodyne Servo F-1500 sub woofer.
    • Mitsubishi WD-73833
    Mitsubishi Diamod Series 73" HD 1080p, 3D Ready
    • Directv HR21
    hd, hard drive, 3D Ready
    • Transparent Premium Component Video Cable
    I am currently running two of the Premium Component Cables from the Directv Satalite receiver directly to the tv using rca to rca. I am also using a second Premium Component from the D3 w/bnc to rca, both in the 2 meter length. A more accurate alternative to HDMI.
    • Transparent High Performance HDMI
    Running two of these parallel with both component cables as a secondary alternative for satalite and dvd player.
    • Audience Adept Response 12
    This is also known as the AR 12, the best power conditioner in my opinion. Also using the Audience PowerChord
    • Shunyata Python Helix Alpha
    I am currently running three of these great power cords in the 1 meter length to feed the C1, D3 and the A51.
    • Cable Isolator Original
    I am using 16 of them to support my speaker cables from the floor.
    • Symposium Svelte Isolation Platform
    Custom Svelte Isolation platforms for seperating the VR-4SR subwoofer Cabinet from the original base.
    • Sound Anchor Center
    This center channel stand is a beast! Weighing almost 70 pounds and so sturdy, it made a HUGE improvment!!!!!!!!!!
    • Sound Tech 25
    With all four posts filled with sand they support my rear towers just perfect.
    • Berkline Wall Away
    One row of 3, Fully motorized reclining leather theater seats.
    • Universal MX-3000
    A great color touch screen remote control.
    • Acoustic Revine RD-3
    This device is a very useful tweak. It will demagnetize any cd, dvd, or disc. I first noticed the improvment on the video side more then anything but also improves the audio quite a bit too. I use it on every disc before playing and I will sometimes use it on my cables during monthly pm's.

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