First foray into HiDef viewing and the LCOS technology blew us away. Ours has been a very reliable set with one minor artifact. In the lower right hand corner of the set there is a pale circular dot about 1" in diameter. It only shows up on a totally black background. We can live with it. (This set is being retired along with Sony dvd 999es. Next set with Probably be Sony 60" SXRD XBR. Really like the picture from their version of LCoS!)
- B&K Components Ref 51 Series 2
A/V Processor. Recently Moded with B&K Series 2 upgrades. B&K calls it a Referrence 51.
7 channel, high current
- M&K MPS-2550 High Output Professional
L front and R front on M&K 50lb cast stands
- Onix (AV123.com) - ERT, (Extended Response Tweeter)
Magnetostatic Super Tweeter, 8KHz - 45KHz response
angled center speaker on M&K 50lb cast stand
- M&K Surround 200 Mk II Tripole
Side Surrounds
Rear Surrounds
400 watt bridged stereo amp for tactile transducer
- Definitive Technology Powerfield-1500
powered sub on ASC 22" sub trap
- Clark Synthesis Platinum TST429
tactile transducer hard mounted to home theater couch
- Denon DVD-5910 c HRAM Mod, 1080p capable
Universal player with Level 3 modifications by Hot Rod Audio Mods to include APL master clock.
CD/SACD/DVD-A/DVD player. (Being retired along with Sony LCoS 50")
hi def cable a/v source
- PS Audio Xstreme Statement XLR
connects 7 channel processor to 7 channel amp.
- Cardas Twinlink with WBT RCA
connects Sony 999es sacd 5.1 output to processor
- Walker Audio Ultimate High Defenition Links
used on front l, front r, and center. HDL IIs used on side surrounds and rear surrounds.
connects Sony 999es DVD output to processor and high def cable output to processor
for all seven channels
25' run. Had 12awg hospital grade romex dedicated line but JPS is better, sound stage deeper, wider, added dimension and musical clearity.
for amp, processor, sony 999es
automatice voltage stabilizer
conditioner
- Quantum QRT Products Symphony Pro
a/c conditioner via field transmission
- Electronic Specialties Inc. ISO-17
laboratory grade 4 channel ac filter for digital high def cable. Experimentation with additional filters in the line have shown this unit to be excpetional. Will be adding another dedicated filter to the a/c line of the DVP-NS999es DVD/SACD player. Am using the Magnan Audio a/c line filtration guidlines as reference. Next is DIY units for line to ground throughout the house.
- DIY Neutral to Ground filter
Based upon diy a/c filtering instructions found on Magnan Cables (.com) web site, I have constructed 3, (so far), filters that contain 150uF, 10uF, and .47uF Solen metallized pp capacitors each connected in parallel to the neutral and ground lines of the 'noisiest' a/c circuits in my home. I am not able to state any better than Mr. Magnan has on his website about how well they work. What I can say is Try them...I do not think you will be sorry, espicially if you have digital components in your system. Two have been hardwired and one is a plug in. The one pictured here is hardwired into the furnace circuit. Until further notice, I will make these and ship them out for the cost of parts and s/h.
a/c filter x 4
- Finite Elemente Ceraball, Cerapuck
anti-vibration tweeks for amp, processor, 999es, and cable box.
- Mapleshade 2 inch thick slabs
under everything. mapleshade isoblocks under platforms.
Equipment rack had been on small brass spikes. Spikes have been replaced with Aurios MIB Pro x 6
contact enhancer
- Shakti Audio Electromagnetic Stabilizer Stone
I have one, for good measure. it sits on top of the processor's power supply.
- Golden Sound Acoustic Discs
Upper corners of room only.
- DEL Motorized Solutions Custom Motorized Pulley System
Raises and lowers rug in front of flat screen. IR programed into and controlled by Theater Master Universal.
Rug for the purpose of eliminating early reflections off flat screen, new version. Is remotely raised of lowered using DEL Motorized Solutions.
Background lighting to reduce eye strain in darkened room. Attached behind each L and R front channel speaker posts.
