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Audio Discussion => List your system => Topic started by: EndersShadow on February 19, 2013, 10:19:55 PM

Title: My system
Post by: EndersShadow on February 19, 2013, 10:19:55 PM: So it was just pointed out to my by Tom that I haven't posted my system here :-[. So I figured I would post my systems here.

Here's the updated HT setup equipment list and some pics:

Equipment List:

TV: Panasonic 60" ST30 Plasma
Receiver/Pre-amp: Integra DTR 5.9
Amplifier: Carver AV-705x, Carver M1.0t (In transit from Vintage Hi-Fi)
Fronts: Polk LSi 15's modded with a db840 sub
Center: Polk LSi C
Surrounds: Polk LSi F/X (wall mounted)
Sub: None
Misc Gear: Xbox 360, Samsung BP-1600 blu ray player, Uverse DVR, Pioneer laserdisc player
Equipment not pictured: Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64

Speaker Cables:

Left, Right & Center: Kimber Kable 8VS internally bi-wired with bananas on both ends
Surround Left, Surround Right: Monoprice 14 gauge with Monster Quick Connect banana's on the amp end and quickflex connectors on the speaker end

Interconnects:

Left & Right: 1.5m Kimber Kable Hero
Center: .5m Kimber Kable Hero
Surround Left, Surround Right: 1m Emotiva X series (soon to be replaced by .5m Kimber Kable Heros)

And here are the finished pics, including the LSi F/X's being mounted. Please note the white conduit that is on the TV wall has been painted the same color as the wall, just wasnt done in those pics.

P.S. The pics dont show the Kimber Kable Hero's, or the Kimber Kable 8VS's, I didnt take new pics, when my Carver M1.0t shows up it will be the incentive to take some new pics >:D

(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/104568/)
(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/104569/)
(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/104570/)
(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/104571/)
(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/104572/)

Here are some pics of the cable management in the rack. I managed to keep ALL the power, HDMI, IC's and Speaker wire totally separate. Took a bunch of doing, but its done for a LONG LONG LONG TIME.

(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/104573/)
(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/104574/)
(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/104575/)
(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/104576/)
(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/104577/)

Here is my 2 channel system.......

Equipment List:

Pre-amp/DAC: Audio GD NFB-5
Amplifier: Fisher 460A EL84/7247
Speakers: Polk RTA 11TL's

Speaker Cables:

Monoprice 14 gauge with Monster Quick Connect banana's on the amp end and quickflex connectors on the speaker end (soon to be Kimber Kable 4TC)

Interconnects:

Audioquest G-Snake 1m (soon to be Kimber Kable Hero .5m)

My setup right now is all digital. I am using XBMC as my Media Player to send out the FLAC files via ASIO to the Audio GD NFB-5 via USB. The Audio GD has a variable output that I am using to connect to the tube amp.

(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/138380/)
(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/138381/)
(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/138382/)
(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/138383/)
(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/138384/)
(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/138387/)
(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/138388/)
(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/138389/)

The Nerd Collection

(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/138390/)
(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/138391/)
(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/138392/)

Here go some more pics of the sexy tubes from the awesome guy who did all the work on it.

(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/123209/)
(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/123210/)
(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/123211/)
(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/123212/)

This last one is a nude pic so keep the kiddies eyes away :wink:

(http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/123213/)
Title: Re: My system
Post by: SunnyDaze on February 19, 2013, 10:49:00 PM: That's a proper man cave!

Very nice! Very nice indeed.
Title: Re: My system
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on February 19, 2013, 11:57:48 PM: Nice system!! Did you get that couch at Big lots? If so, we have the same one. Comfortable as hell, but it gives off a lot of static electricity...
Title: Re: My system
Post by: EndersShadow on February 20, 2013, 12:08:41 AM: Quote from: Shape-shifter on February 19, 2013, 11:57:48 PM
Nice system!! Did you get that couch at Big lots? If so, we have the same one. Comfortable as hell, but it gives off a lot of static electricity...

Yup, that's the place we got it. Same with the chair and a half and recliner.

It is comfy but we sink into it too far lol.
Title: Re: My system
Post by: EndersShadow on February 20, 2013, 12:10:03 AM: Quote from: EssDee on February 19, 2013, 10:49:00 PM
That's a proper man cave!

Very nice! Very nice indeed.

Thanks it's still a work in progress. Need to get some new Halo posters as well as a chuck Norris one just because lol
Title: Re: My system
Post by: Sir Thrift-a-Lot on February 20, 2013, 08:34:42 AM: I built my computer into that same Antec case. I won mine in an online contest.
Title: Re: My system
Post by: Sir Thrift-a-Lot on February 20, 2013, 08:36:13 AM: BTW, nice job on dressing the cables. I'm not that disciplined.
Title: Re: My system
Post by: Reverend on February 20, 2013, 09:39:41 AM: Looks great, congrats! 8)
Title: Re: My system
Post by: EndersShadow on February 20, 2013, 11:51:25 AM: Quote from: markshan on February 20, 2013, 08:36:13 AM
BTW, nice job on dressing the cables. I'm not that disciplined.

Thanks, it looks even better with the Kimbers. First ICs I ordered just long enough to work. Cleaned up a TON.

Also that top black box in my office is a mini itx computer I will be posting pics of soon. It's a perfect hi-fi playback system I will use with the audio gd headphone amp at work.

I will use my iPhone to controlusic playback so I won't need to use a monitor!

P.S. I love that antec case. I put 5 noctua fans in it running on a controller and its dead quiet.

If you want I can post that machines specs as its somewhat of a hoss lol.
Title: Re: My system
Post by: Falcon on February 21, 2013, 10:08:15 AM: Very Nice!
Title: Re: My system
Post by: BB3 on February 21, 2013, 04:15:41 PM: I really love your setup EndersShadow. Very impressive........

I'm sorry but I just had to let you know.-------Bill
Title: Re: My system
Post by: Anders on February 23, 2013, 03:14:48 PM: Consumer Reports did rate a Panasonic TV as being the best.

Is the cage in the 2 channel room to keep the female guests in so they don't bother you while you listen ?
Title: Re: My system
Post by: EndersShadow on February 23, 2013, 04:32:00 PM: Quote from: Anders on February 23, 2013, 03:14:48 PM
Consumer Reports did rate a Panasonic TV as being the best.

Is the cage in the 2 channel room to keep the female guests in so they don't bother you while you listen ?

Yup love the Panny although the funds for it were originally set to be used for a sunfire 450x5 :(.

The cages are for our two crazy dogs Fox (a corgi) and Chewbaca or Chewy for short (a terrier mix).

They enjoy tubes with me :)
Title: Re: My system
Post by: EndersShadow on February 25, 2013, 03:13:18 PM: My Vintage Hi-Fi refurbished M1.0t just arrived at work. Packaged to withstand a nuclear blast! Got it sitting out now getting back to room temp so I can play it tonight.

I will post some good pics when I get around to it, I want to enjoy some MUSIC first :P. But quick notes, work is STELLAR, amp looks quite good, cant wait to see the white LED's bounce 8). Might have the Police called on me tonight if I get my way, cause I WANNA PARTY!!!!!!! :police: :police: :police:
Title: Re: My system
Post by: EndersShadow on February 25, 2013, 09:38:04 PM: Here is how it was packaged:

(http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/n00bWantingToLearn/Setup/Carver%20M10t/C30400D4-B915-4DB5-80A7-B09021896A10-583-00000084442AEA77.jpg)

(http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/n00bWantingToLearn/Setup/Carver%20M10t/98a7d676-598a-4105-af22-fc1110667eaa.jpg)

(http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/n00bWantingToLearn/Setup/Carver%20M10t/9ACE2D97-0EDD-40A9-AE92-F474096C8548-583-0000008435EBE379.jpg)

Here are some pics

(http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/n00bWantingToLearn/Setup/Carver%20M10t/0169FAF3-8483-4F3B-B814-C636765D91DC-583-0000007811428733.jpg)

(http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/n00bWantingToLearn/Setup/Carver%20M10t/F6529241-8194-4068-8B87-E837000052CA-583-00000078344F5B06.jpg)

(http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/n00bWantingToLearn/Setup/Carver%20M10t/4512B2C9-1FAC-48C4-B13E-963EB4C33056-583-000000835B3E8330.jpg)

(http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/n00bWantingToLearn/Setup/Carver%20M10t/16E43258-97B9-4A58-88BC-8AF7746EFFDE-583-0000008354CCC576.jpg)

(http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/n00bWantingToLearn/Setup/Carver%20M10t/33F41DD7-CD96-46A8-884A-13EBF1AD31F6-583-000000834ED1DFA4.jpg)

(http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/n00bWantingToLearn/Setup/Carver%20M10t/5E09478B-E60C-42FB-B02E-42A3DCFD90B5-583-000000833BB44692.jpg)

(http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/n00bWantingToLearn/Setup/Carver%20M10t/6F8950BB-39CF-46DA-ACB1-A730EF175E21-583-0000008341547423.jpg)

(http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/n00bWantingToLearn/Setup/Carver%20M10t/8F31F5E0-5ABF-4964-9356-C7BB60560C98-583-000000834874D0F5.jpg)

(http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/n00bWantingToLearn/Setup/Carver%20M10t/32959609-8FD6-430F-9D8E-8C44CBCEC657-834-000000A1A1C5502F.jpg)

Will post more later, hard to type rocking a baby lol
Title: Re: My system
Post by: EndersShadow on March 01, 2013, 05:34:39 PM: Tom here is a pic of what we discussed via phone...

(http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/n00bWantingToLearn/Setup/Carver%20M10t/20130301064059284.jpg)
Title: Re: My system
Post by: EndersShadow on March 01, 2013, 06:13:03 PM: Tom look here for a schematic

http://thecarversite.com/yetanotherforum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=5 (http://thecarversite.com/yetanotherforum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=5)

I am in my phone or I would post the pics
Title: Re: My system
Post by: Kingman on March 01, 2013, 06:29:03 PM: I absolutely HATE f**kin packing peanuts...Great for the shipper and insures a great degree of safety but I'm sure you've opened one of these and the fn peanuts go everywhere and get electroststically charged!Lookin like Santa after about 10 seconds of fishin them out. Put them in the trash and the damn things get loose and blow all over the yard!!! They have a disintegration life of like 30 billion years!!!
Title: Re: My system
Post by: EndersShadow on March 02, 2013, 03:37:47 PM: So you folks asked for it...

Its the White LED Bounce videos!

Its ridiculous how loud I have to get it before they start going. 66 our of 75 on my AVR before they even move once.

(http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/n00bWantingToLearn/Setup/Carver%20M10t/th_C00931FF-E058-4923-AB62-56AE8D36C4F3-2649-000003CC7286E9F8.jpg) (http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/n00bWantingToLearn/Setup/Carver%20M10t/C00931FF-E058-4923-AB62-56AE8D36C4F3-2649-000003CC7286E9F8.mp4)

(http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/n00bWantingToLearn/Setup/Carver%20M10t/th_990E822A-7316-4A63-A141-F2EEA7F667CF-2649-000003CD6269661C.jpg) (http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww153/n00bWantingToLearn/Setup/Carver%20M10t/990E822A-7316-4A63-A141-F2EEA7F667CF-2649-000003CD6269661C.mp4)
Title: Re: My system
Post by: JLeb on March 24, 2013, 05:10:10 PM: Nice setups! How do you like those LSI15s? I have the LSI9s, saw the 15s refurbished by Polk on eBay for a decent price and was tempted.