Blackhills Revel Performa SystemGreat interior design and a very nice system, I like your eclectic tastes. It never occurred to me to use Herman Miller Eames shelving for an audio rack but now that I've seen it, it's an obviously... posted about 3 years ago | View comment | |
diamonddupree's SystemNice system, I'm sure it sounds great. Very pleasing room design and nice coordination of speaker and decor colors. posted about 3 years ago | View comment | |
My stab at a mid cost systemHow is it that a tv mounted a few inches off the plane of the wall is any worse than the wall itself? How much difference can there be between the reflectivity of a painted wall and a tv screen? Ve... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Photon46's systemI appreciate the compliments, thanks Alan. The room is about 15' x 19' with 11' ceilings. I need to post a new new photo as I've made a few changes, mainly dumping the DIY acoustic traps and adding... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
For The Love Of MusicBuconero, Alan's TV is mounted on the wall well behind the plane of the speakers. Is moving the plane of that small portion of the rear wall a few inches forward really going to significantly degra... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
LOTUSLooks like a well considered system, very impressive. I'm sure it sounds fabulous and hope it gives you great pleasure. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Photon46's systemSystem edited: Recently added a new Dehavilland Ultraverve with remote volume control in place of the Aloia PST-11.01. No need to elaborate too much other than to say I agree with all the positive ... posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Mark's systemNice system and fabulous looking apartment, good taste in great evidence! I'm sure it gives you great pleasure. posted over 10 years ago | View comment | |
Photon46's systemThanks for the kind words Kevin. I used to have too much equipment jammed up between the speakers, turntable was included in that configuration. It adversely affected soundstaging in a major way. T... posted almost 11 years ago | View comment | |
milpai's systemNice classy looking system and room Milpai. I'm sure it will give you years and years of enjoyment. You've done a very neat installation of your system. posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Photon46's systemSystem edited: It was obvious too much equipment was between my speakers and their performance was being compromised. So, I purchased a Solidsteel 6.4 and moved all the analog gear outside my right... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Photon46's systemSystem edited: After asking fellow Tidal owners about my bass issues and weighing all responses, I decided to go ahead and try a subwoofer. While there's no doubt more powerful amplification will c... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Photon46's systemThanks for the compliments. The main reason I've been using the room lenses is because I only have a partial wall on the left side of the room. The large window into our kitchen makes for an unbala... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Photon46's systemSystem edited: A few modest upgrades have improved my overall enjoyment. After replacing the VPI Scout with an Acoustic Signature Final Tool, the stock Rega RB300 just didn't seem of commensurate q... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
Photon46's systemSystem edited: There are a few new things to update in the system description. I added the Aloia ST13.01 amplifier to go with the Aloia preamp I'd previously purchased. What a fine pair these two a... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
I'm a Basket CaseT-bone, most impressive basket collection. All are things of beauty, but I really like the Shigeo square basket, mind blowing workmanship and design. Do basket makers of the quality you collect dea... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Photon46's systemThanks for your kind words Glenhifi. I continue to be impressed with the ACI Talismans. With every upgrade in source or cables, they reveal ever more subtle nuances of musical reproduction. It was ... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Photon46's systemMy PS Audio HCA-2 amp started making some strange noises when operating, so I sent it back to Kyle Takenaga at Reference Audio Mods so he could take a look. After listening to it, he got back to me... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Chris's Tube HavenGreat looking system! Wish I could hear it. I'm very impressed with your DIY amps and preamp, very nice design work. Their looks rival work by well known industrial designers. I'm going to build so... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Music SystemThe only thing I'd suggest is to site your Scout on an additional isolation base if you've got the room in your cabinet. I've found the Scout to respond very favorably to being placed on something ... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Mod-est Multi Channel SystemNice system and a really good looking job on your DIY speakers. They look very professionally crafted. What wood did you use for the beveled panels? posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Cipherjuris' SystemEd, I'm sure that you'd reap great rewards from the investment in Rive's services. If you haven't yet done so, check out their website. They've done some amazing work integrating acoustic controls ... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Cipherjuris' SystemEd, There were a number of internet "ezine" reviews of the Argent "Room Lenses" after they first hit the market. I really enjoy DIY aspects of our hobby and when Jon Risch publi... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Cipherjuris' SystemClassy system Cipherjuris, well chosen components. I'm sure you get much enjoyment from it. Good taste in art too. I really like that Bob Stackhouse print, one of my favorites. posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Photon46's systemSystem edited: I decided to try a solid state preamp for a change. The Aloia PST 11.01 is definitely a component of great refinement and fine craftsmanship. The sound is very well integrated, no on... posted almost 17 years ago | View comment |