Love your Mac gear and the racks. They look some well made. I only wish I had lp storage so nicely done. Nice system, looks like a very enjoyable system to listen too.

glenfihi November 07, 2011 23:52

Those are GREAT speaker but I would do instead of buying new ones is perhaps moving them away from that shelf to avoid reflections. Just pulling them out into the room 2 feet away from the shelf would add a lot more soundstage depth? Just a thought...but you have a truly beautiful system Bld63.

esteborino May 04, 2009 03:54

Hi there!

Thanks for the reply! I used to work as a welder in a machine shop so I could build something like that myself but I no longer have access to a machine shop.

There is a fabrication shop in my town. I spoke with the owner about building a rack system for me. He wanted $1200 - $1500 for the frame. I would have to buy the shelving elsewhere.

Dave

diofan56 February 11, 2008 03:59

Thanks Dave. Racks are homemade. I am in the steel fabrication business and had the guys in the shop build them a feww years ago when things were slow.

bld63 February 09, 2008 18:26

Hi there!

Nice system! I like that that rack. Where can I buy something similar?

Dave

diofan56 February 08, 2008 04:24

So I guess I am not? Go figure :)

chadnliz November 13, 2007 04:48

Thanks guys. Albert you are welcome anytime.

bld63 November 13, 2007 03:08

Good grief man! Look at all those LP's, when can I come over?

albertporter November 13, 2007 00:39

Nice system, it looks great and you have a great collection of records............lucky man!

chadnliz November 12, 2007 22:16

System edited: Upgraded television, main cartridge from helikon to skala, and added Tyler speakers during 2007. Will update system pictures eventually.

bld63 November 12, 2007 19:30

System edited: added mono cartridge. wish I would done this years ago.

bld63 January 21, 2007 23:09

System edited: Edited system and pictures

bld63 January 13, 2007 22:57

HI
your pre and power amps are excellent , but your speakers may be somewhat less, sorry to say that but try the amati homage of the sonus faber.

best regards.

[email protected] June 30, 2006 11:59

Thanks Jim,

I'm still breaking in the Blackbird but like it so far. I've had the Grado for a couple of years, used it on my other table, and just installed it on the spare arm wand this week. Have only had a chance to make a very quick comparison, but the Blackbird seems to be a little more dynamic and possibly tracks a touch better. It is as good or better than the Grado with surface noise. I owned a Blue Point Special a few years ago (did not care for it) and was a little apprehensive about the Blackbird. Fortunately it is nothing like the old BPS. I really like the Grado but the Blackbird may be in the pole position right now. Don't know if this is any help since I am not familiar with the Dynavector just thought I'd share my experiences.

The racks are sort of home made. I own a small steel fabrication business and had the shop guys make and paint the frames during a slow period a couple of winters ago. I purchased some oak veneered plywood and trim from a local lumber yard and clear sealed it for the tops and shelves. Overall I'd say the project ended up costing me quite a bit more than commercially available pieces would have. Oh well live and learn. I'll probably make another album rack anyway.

bld63 October 20, 2005 20:02

Great looking system. How do you like the Sumiko Blackbird? I'm currently using a VPI Aries Black Knight (pretty similar to Scoutmaster) with a Dynavector Karat 17D2, and have been pleased with the results.

Also, who is the manufacturer of your equipment rack and LP shelves?

~Jim

goheelz October 20, 2005 16:02

System edited: Upgraded sources. Pro-ject Perspctive to Scoutmaster & MVP-841 to 851. Added Sumiko Blackbird. Will update pictures eventually.

bld63 October 20, 2005 14:47

Hey Bryan, it was just a way to tease you. However, if your heart softens, you can always give me all that old vinyl :^).

albertporter March 21, 2005 20:40

Thanks for the offer of expert analysis Albert, but I fear shipping costs may be prohibative. Maybe I just need to retitle the image 'Stuff I Like'. Anyway I always enjoy looking at virtual systems that include pictures of software & dogs for some reason. So the next update will need some editing to the images.

Bryan

bld63 March 21, 2005 15:13

That image titled "good stuff." How do we KNOW that's GOOD STUFF?

If you will send all that old vinyl to me, I will check it out for you so you can be sure.

After all, what are friends for?

albertporter March 21, 2005 06:55

System edited: added pictures

bld63 March 20, 2005 19:17