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Had some bad luck a couple weeks back. Lost all of my audio gear on top of everything else. I'll add more pictures when I find my camera.

So I've begun brainstorming the direction of my new system. There is hope that a couple of the pieces might survive, but the items that weren't in the fire directly got soaked in the aftermath.

This system was undergoing gradual upgrades as you can see by the various quality of equipment.
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    • Pioneer DV-79 AVi
    • 24-bit 192 kHz x 3 Audio DAC
    • 10-bit Digital Video Processing (VQE9) from MPEG2 Decoder to HDMI signal out
    • PureCinema Progressive Scan for film-like video images.
    • Digital Direct Pixel Drive – Converts DVD-Video up to High Definition resolutions (1080 i or 720 P) through the HDMI output.
    • True Chroma Upsampling Error Reduction – Improved color resolution.
    • SACD Direct
    • Separate Audio Transformer provides a dedicated power supply
    • Solid Audio Circuit Block – superior audio performance.
    • New Triple Layer Chassis – Reduces vibration.
    • Direct Mount Drive Mechanism – Reduces vibration.
    • Monarchy Audio NM 24 (modified)
    Upgraded coupling caps on Monarchy NM24 NOS Tube DAC
    • Pioneer VSX-59TXi
    Pioneer Flagship HT Receiver from 2003
    • Denon DVD-3910
    Flagship Universal Disc Player from 2005
    • Epson D6155W
    WXGA 3LCD Projector
    • Sony PS-T3
    Vintage Direct Drive Turntable.
    • Sumiko Bluepoint Special
    Moving coil design, high output, 2.5-mV, alloy cantilever, Blue Point-cut elliptical diamond stylus, and standard 1/2
    • B&K Components ST 125.2
    125 watts X 2 channels at 8 (20Hz to 20 kHz) at .09% Total Harmonic Distortion
    Class A Pre-Driver circuitry improves low-level detail for a smoother and more musical sound.
    Class AB Mosfet Output stage delivers efficient, linear power.
    Balanced Inputs deliver the quietest and most accurate signal path between your preamp and amplifier.
    Differential input stage with a current source load assures DC stability and wide bandwidth linearity.
    Use of 1% Metal Film Resistors in the entire active circuitry to reduce noise for greater purity of sound.
    Use of Toroidal Transformers and Computer Grade Capacitors to provide high current for superior dynamics and extended low frequency control.
    Capability to operate at full power with a square wave input signal.
    Individual External Fuse Protection prevents damage from accidental shorting of output devices, while preserving the highest level of integrity to the original signal possible.
    • Monster HTS2600mkII
    HT Powercenter
    • APC 1200
    Voltage Stabilizer
    • Crestron MP2e
    Automation Controller with ethernet.

    Used to control system from iPad/iPhone/android
    • Von Schweikert Audio VR-4JR
    Full Range compact tower speakers
    • Von Schweikert Audio VR-4SR
    Large Tower Speakers
    • Definitive Technology SuperCube II
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    • Velodyne ULD-18 mkII
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Comments 18

Skucie, I presume you are back in the saddle. Any updates?

agear

Goodness...so sorry about this. Good luck and we'll pray for you.

artk

Skucie, sorry for your misfortune and very happy to hear no one was injured. Good luck with your rebuild!

pops

Sucks. Best of luck man.

noromance

hope insurance will take care of you and you'll easily enjoy building your new system as well as listening to it.

marakanetz

Owner
Thanks everyone, I'm still waiting to see how the insurance pans out, but like many, my policy is a few years old and does not reflect many of my recent acquisitions.

I cleaned up what's left of my equipment for a while yesterday and it seems like some of it may still have some life in it. I'm not sure what affect the smoke and water damage will have in the long term but hopefully it will get me by for a while.

skucie

Skucie......I had a house fire in January. fortunately for me it was a home I had moved from a few years back and expected to move back there in the near future. Most of my personal gear was with me so the loss of personal effects was minimal. I was told that all electronics should be scraped as the smoke will have a deteriorating effect. I had an old pair of Altec model 1's(great speakers by the way). I brought them home and put them in the garage. they are playing playing good but I'm not sure the electronics will make it. It is probably best to take the insurance money and start over. Sorry for your loss.....that sucks.

P.S. I'm rebuilding and planning a music room for myself. silver lining and all of that!

catfishbob

Very sorry to see this. Our condolences. Hope you are able to rebuild everything quickly and without a lot of aggravation.

ghosthouse

So sorry to hear. 12 years ago we came home from spring break only to see water pouring from the ceiling as a result of a malfunctioning 2nd floor toilet. Insurance covered it all but the deductible. We were out of the house for 9 months during repairs. I figure it was a $225,000 claim, with house rental and replacement cost of contents. But, now, the house has been very good to us since. Painful during reconstruction, no doubt, but now a distant memory. Thankful for good insurance and a good general contractor who had our interests in mind.

fineito

Very sorry to hear of your loss. I can empathise as I am still dealing with the $100k damage to my home from hurricane Sandy. Fortunately I had sufficient warning so most of my equipment and valuables went to safety.
I hope you are well insured. Do yourself a favor and hire your own adjuster that is working for you, they will take a percentage but you will end up better off.

zenblaster


Skucie,

Please accept my condolences.

Very best regards,
Sam

c1ferrari

Sad times. And such a coincidence! I stopped in to chat with my insurance agent earlier today about increasing my coverage, since we've been acquiring more instruments, audio gear, etc. Last time we chatted was about five years ago. I asked her how often her clients re-evaluated their coverage. She said, "Sadly, not even every five years!"

Good luck with the rebuild--the house as well as the audio system.

rx7audio

insurance claim if any?
cease the fire and enjoy building a new system!

marakanetz

so very sorry, I hope the pets and family all were ok (if any home). also hope you were insured ! best of luck from here !

jfrech

Sorry about your loss! Good luck with your new system.

raytheprinter

Wavelength Cardinal Signature XS 300b monos
Wavelength silver 45 monos
Beauhorn Virtuoso loaded with Lowther DX4.
You should search out a nice SET system to hear.
A number of members here have similar set-ups.
There are many nice combinations to put together.

isochronism

Owner
Hi Isochronism,

Yes, luckily everybody made it out safely. I've been considering trying out a SET, but i'm not experienced with tubes and it seems there is a lot to learn. I have hope that the Von Schweikert VR4JRs might pull through and I think I could run the Mid/Tweet module from tube amplification, but I'm not sure about the bass cabinet.

Just out of curiosity, what amp/speaker combo do you use?

skucie

Sorry to hear about this!
As long as no one was hurt.
I suppose it is an opportunity to try something completely different.
Of course most will suggest what they personally own.
So I would suggest SET with High Efficiency/Sensitivity Speakers.
I hope everything goes with with the house, etc.

isochronism

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