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.
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.
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.
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