1080p DLP. Just replaced a B80. same but brighter.
Just replaced my BDP-S1.
- Dalite Cosmopolitian Electrosol
One size larger then I need but got it local and cheap. Eventually would like a tensioned 120
- B&K Components Reference 70
Really no better then the Ref 50 I had. But helped clean up the wire spaghetti a bit.
Runs the center, rears, and sides with no problems. Still want to upgrade the binding posts on it.
Still rocks the house, but just had to have the amp repaired by the factory.
- Vienna Acoustics Oratorio
Still needs a Sound Anchors stand.
Recently got the Sound Anchor stands and the few inch height add helps a lot.
- Vienna Acoustics Haydn Signature
They are so nice its almost a shame they are relagated to side surrounds.
For the HT units.
The heart of the stereo system. Surround pass through to the main speakers.
Nice and heavy.
Double duty as stereo and surround fronts.
Sounds as good as it looks. With discontinued matching power cord & NOS vintage tubes.
Use to to double duty for video and Audio now its SACD only.
For when I want to play a bunch of music without stopping to reload the single units. Argueably the best 5 disk unit produced. I added an IEC power plug myself.
For the stereo units.
For the main amp.
- Transparent Reference (MM)
All stereo cables are Reference MM. RCA, XLR, power, & speaker.
Front surround cables are Super MM. XLR, power, & speaker.
Rear/sides surround cables are Plus MM. XLR, power, & speaker.
I made custom sides for the Salamander racks. Main rack is a bit too close to the front speaker but could not go anywhere else.
The isolators look cooler then they actually help acoustically. But they were cheap and help keep things apart. The vintage Sony isolators and Sound Anchor pucks are great. Eventually all components will all be on cones but until then I have to make do with hockey pucks for some.
I am now using most of the acoustic panels I got cheap from a store closing. And without carpet the room needs them.
Gave in last year and got a system after a 15yr break. Most fun per dollar of everything I have. When it breaks I will get a black one. (Notice it is a black now).
I made some custom budget power cables from Monster Cable Powerline 400. Linked to a modified AC splitter to tie the 3 conditioners to the wall outlet.
- Isolated 20A Hospital Circuit Hubbel
Dedicated 10 Guage, 20A, Iso-ground circuit, house breaker #1 for all the goods.
I added braiding to the Transparent Plus speaker cables & any DIY cables for cosmetics and protection. Installed Lutron Spacer remote controlled dimmers for the lights.