A (modest) beginner's systemI would say for a first system this is a little better than "modest!" You have a great hi-fi story, and it's only beginning. Have fun, enjoy listening, and welcome to the community. posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
New home, new speakers and no more changes!It makes me happy to see someone else who appreciates the difference that high-quality components make to the sound, but doesn't buy into the crap about power cords and speaker cable. Psychoacousti... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
(Archived) One Red Paper ClipSystem edited: Still shopping for preamps. I'm a little worried that if I compromise on the preamp, it will only degrade the sound of the system. Since my receiver is able to act as a passive pream... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Musical JuxtapositionDid you have other speakers that you sold or got damaged? I'm confused about how those speakers could find themselves in this setup. posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
(Archived) One Red Paper ClipSystem edited: I did a soft mod on an original Xbox so that it can serve up content streamed from my computer. I use the optical output from the Xbox into my Integra, which has a very capable DAC. ... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
The Underground SystemThat's some serious toe-in! How is the imaging with a setup like that? posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
(Archived) One Red Paper ClipYes, I definitely need a real preamp. The Integra is actually doing a really good job for the time being though, because it has a Pure Audio mode that basically turns the receiver into a passive vo... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Vinyl+headphonesThat is a beautiful, beautiful turntable. posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
(Archived) One Red Paper ClipSystem edited: Took the Harman/Kardon out of the mix as it was adding some "tizz" to the top-end. Onkyo Integra 6.4 is now my preamp for 2-channel listening. This thing does it all, and has a "pure... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
(Archived) One Red Paper Clipmtkhl - Yes, I would say my life has changed since making my first strides toward the high end of audio. To me, it seems very much like wine appreciation: although the differences between medium-gr... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
The Concert HallI think you bring up a really good point about how a well-implemented system built around tubes will compete with full-scale listening rooms when it comes to small ensemble performances. An intimat... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
(Archived) One Red Paper ClipMy next move is definitely to get a real preamp. I'm trying to buy very wisely, and keep it cost effective. When I run my sources through my Harmon Kardon, it absolutely destroys the sound and actu... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Dave's TheaterTake some pictures and post them! It seems like an awesome system from what you have listed. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
(Archived) One Red Paper ClipHaha, you're totally right, it will probably not be the last amp I buy...that's why I said "for this system!" Hopefully by the time I need a new amp, everything else will be new too, thus... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
B&W, Tubes and vinylHigh end is in the eye of the beholder! I'm starting to realize that even though some people feel it is necessary to get the most expensive components because they are bullet proof and have gold-pl... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Tubes in my small apartmentHigh end is in the eye of the beholder! I'm starting to realize that even though some people feel it is necessary to get the most expensive components because they are bullet proof and have gold-pl... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
You Enjoy MystuffJust out of curiosity, what kind of thrift store in Georgia was it, and how much were they priced? posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
(Archived) One Red Paper ClipThe McIntosh was a crazy good find. He was an older gentleman, just wanted to get rid of it because it was extremely heavy, so he sold it for $100. It was one of those "once in a blue moon&quo... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
(Archived) One Red Paper ClipSystem edited: Luckiest Craigslist find ever today. Added McIntosh amp. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
(Archived) One Red Paper ClipSystem edited: Moved room setup to components. If you only have one picture of your system it takes up more of the screen which is good since mine is long. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
(Archived) One Red Paper ClipThe floorplan was made with a site called...are you ready for this...FloorPlanner.com! Totally free, highly recommended, all online so you don't have to download anything. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
(Archived) One Red Paper ClipSystem edited: Added a new floorplan and panoramic picture. The panorama is from the couch. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
The Big Speaker!Is that an Eames Lounger in the picture? It looks new.-Dusty posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
(Archived) One Red Paper ClipMjcmt,I totally agree. I definitely found out what moving furniture around can do to the audio dynamics of your room. I would love to see how other members place their speakers, how much th... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
(Archived) One Red Paper ClipHey Mjcmt,What I did was get a screen print and paste it into a program where I could crop it and edit it.To get a screen print of the open window with your layout, hold press "alt+... posted over 16 years ago | View comment |