Tunehead's full System

by tunehead on ParasoundCambridge AudioSchiitTang BandSMSLSVS
full system

Description

My full system:
Parasound New Classic 200 preamp
Parasound Zonemaster 2350 power amp
Schiitt Lokius EQ
Cambridge Audio 851N streamer
Sony PS-X50 turntable (on custom isolation base)
Ortofon 2M blue cartridge
Parasound Zphono USB
SMSL DO200 dac
TangBand W8-1808 single full range driver in custom cabinets on custom stands (wonderfull)
PolkAudio LSi15 (driver components, x-over and internal volume matched in custom cabinets)
Dual SVS SB1000-Pro sub woofers
Custom stereo stand
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Room Details

Dimensions: 20’ × 13’  Medium
Ceiling: 8’

Components Toggle details

    • Parasound New Classic 200 preamp
    • Cambridge Audio 851N streamer
    • Parasound Zonemaster 2350 power amp
    • Schiitt Lokius EQ
    • Sony PS-X50 turntable
    (on custom isolation base)
    • Ortofon 2M blue cartridge
    • Parasound Zphono USB
    great for ripping records to files
    • SMSL DO200 dac
    • TangBand W8-1808
    single full range driver in custom cabinets on custom stands (wonderful)
    • Mine Custom stereo stand
    Had to build a stereo stand to fit my needs, without spending $2000.
    Turned out furniture grade great.
    • PolkAudio LSi15
    (drivers and  components, x-over and internal volume matched in custom cabinets)
    (a Covid Lock-down project that turned out great. As good as the originals)
    • SVS SB1000-Pro
    Dual SVS SB1000-Pro sub woofers (cuz ya gotta have two)

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I play only one set of speakers at a time. I do not notice any problems or interference with placement beside each other, but this is not a highly resolving system (not very expensive in comparison to most systems here).

The single drivers (sealed speakers, no ports) are wonderful at the midrange and treble. Terrible bass, as in non-existent bass. With the dual sealed subs filling in the bass its AMAZING. These are an experiment for me into full-range single drivers. Basically sourced out some existing speaker boxes online (craigslist) that matched the internal volume recommendations from the driver manufacturer, reinforced the interiors, glued and screwed an extra layer of 5/8" ply inside (now walls are 1 1/8" thick, solid rap test) and an extra 3/4" ply for front baffle (so now front baffle is 1 1/2" thick), finish outside to my choice and done. VERY VERY happy with them. Now my main speakers. 

tunehead

Such an interesting speaker combo! I assume that you only play one at a time - I'm considering having another pair of speakers (a set of omnis), but I taking my large speakers out each time and moving in the omnis seems exhausting. Do you feel that having two pairs side by side compromises anything?

dtorc

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