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Offline StephenWVU

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Well, it's about time I guess...
« on: January 05, 2013, 02:16:40 PM »
My main system consists of a Carver C19 preamp (modded), Golden Tube SE 100 amplifier, Lafayette lt-81c tuner, Marantz DV8300 SACD player, and a MUSE DA20 USB DAC to connect my Dell Studio 1558 laptop to the mix.  The turntable is a Denon that is not mine.  I use my Sunfire TSEQ10 subwoofer with both sets of speakers I use downstairs: Sunfire CRM 2 speakers for my serious listening and the Elan THP650LS speakers for when I am playing pool.

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I have a Home Theater system that consists of a Marantz SR 9300 Receiver, Mirage OM-9 tower speakers, Mirage-C2 center channel, and Mirage OM-R2 rears.  I am giving serious thought to selling that system if anyone is interested.  I also have an Onkyo receiver that supports HDMI.  If anyone is interested I can take pictures of that too.


Speakers: Nearfield Acoustics Pipedreams Reference 18
Amplifier:
Mark Levinson ML3 (subs)
Phison A2.120SE (towers)
Preamplifier/DAC/Phono: Phison PD2SE
Server: Pi & NUC
Turntable: VPI HR-X, VdH Colibri XGW

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Re: Well, it's about time I guess...
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2013, 02:57:02 PM »
Thinking I should use another medium to post the photos... Recommendations?
Speakers: Nearfield Acoustics Pipedreams Reference 18
Amplifier:
Mark Levinson ML3 (subs)
Phison A2.120SE (towers)
Preamplifier/DAC/Phono: Phison PD2SE
Server: Pi & NUC
Turntable: VPI HR-X, VdH Colibri XGW

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Re: Well, it's about time I guess...
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2013, 03:43:00 PM »
photobucket gives you full size pics. The system(s) look good.
I am confident that an SL-1200 is capable of outperforming turntables of much higher expense with minor modification.

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Re: Well, it's about time I guess...
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2013, 09:24:24 PM »
Great setup!  +1 on photo bucket.

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Re: Well, it's about time I guess...
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2013, 11:28:51 PM »
Thanks! I will post photos via photobucket before I go to bed.
Speakers: Nearfield Acoustics Pipedreams Reference 18
Amplifier:
Mark Levinson ML3 (subs)
Phison A2.120SE (towers)
Preamplifier/DAC/Phono: Phison PD2SE
Server: Pi & NUC
Turntable: VPI HR-X, VdH Colibri XGW

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Re: Well, it's about time I guess...
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2013, 11:52:10 PM »
 Very nice system! 

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Re: Well, it's about time I guess...
« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2013, 01:11:10 AM »

















I had all my stuff in a terrible setup but last night I decided I was motivated to reorganize all the furniture in the basement.  4 hours later I had it pretty much done. The first picture was my original setup.  ;D  These pictures will hopefully be less annoying.

Speakers: Nearfield Acoustics Pipedreams Reference 18
Amplifier:
Mark Levinson ML3 (subs)
Phison A2.120SE (towers)
Preamplifier/DAC/Phono: Phison PD2SE
Server: Pi & NUC
Turntable: VPI HR-X, VdH Colibri XGW

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Re: Well, it's about time I guess...
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2013, 07:13:36 AM »
Looks real good, glad you like the C-19

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Re: Well, it's about time I guess...
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2013, 02:13:08 PM »
Looks great.  I did not realize how compact the CRM2s really are (never seen a pair up close).  Nice rack!  (I feel dirty writing that).

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Re: Well, it's about time I guess...
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2013, 04:54:33 PM »
Very nice!!

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Re: Well, it's about time I guess...
« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2013, 10:35:48 PM »
Congrats on the fine looking system!  I'm sure it sounds great also.
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Re: Well, it's about time I guess...
« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2013, 12:48:42 AM »
Thanks for the compliments guys! Put a decent amount of work into it but absolutely worth it. A good turntable and who knows, I might be completely satisfied with the setup for a few months.  :P
Speakers: Nearfield Acoustics Pipedreams Reference 18
Amplifier:
Mark Levinson ML3 (subs)
Phison A2.120SE (towers)
Preamplifier/DAC/Phono: Phison PD2SE
Server: Pi & NUC
Turntable: VPI HR-X, VdH Colibri XGW

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Re: Well, it's about time I guess...
« Reply #12 on: January 09, 2013, 05:56:21 PM »
Looking good
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Re: Well, it's about time I guess...
« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2013, 07:14:42 PM »
Not bad, I must say. >:D
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