Thanks, and the wife thanks you. I don't think I will change anything out for quite a while. Kind of disappointing. Maybe I will buy a new subwoofer, just to do it. LOL.

macdadtexas November 16, 2008 17:39

Love the room and the tubes :)

chashmal November 15, 2008 22:18

System edited: All vinyl all the time right now. I am personally trying to jumpstart the economy by buying new LP's.

macdadtexas November 14, 2008 22:15

My Cary SLP-98P has a phone stage.

macdadtexas November 01, 2008 22:01

What phono pre are you using? I just got my Clearaudio Performance on Friday but can't set it up until next week. I got the Simaudio 5.3 based on my experience with sim gear and some great reviews, plus my desire to run balanced. Let me know your thoughts on the table when you have it set up. Is this your first TT? Congrats on a great system!

mimberman November 01, 2008 20:33

System edited: Just updated the pictures, turntable not set up yet.

macdadtexas October 31, 2008 23:26

System edited: When I get the turntable set up I will take new pictures. I need to have a new rack made that fits the space. I was going to have a metal frame made and put granite pieces on each level. Anyone had that done???

macdadtexas October 16, 2008 19:07

System edited: just bought a new turntable, can't wait to get it set up!!

macdadtexas October 15, 2008 20:46

System edited: new amps, DAC, and a throw down player since I like the Apple TV/DAC combo so much

macdadtexas August 22, 2008 21:00

You never answered how the Cary and Benchmark are working together? Any impressions yet? What about the PartsConnexion upgrades for the DAC? Is the sound very bright with the Benchmark and the Maggies, and if so what do you do to mellow it out?

thx, for the patience I am thinking about a very similar set up to replace my Klipschorn/SET-vinyl setup.

holden_tex July 16, 2008 21:52

Thanks for the kind words. If I was single I would probably have one old chair in a carpeted room, so I can't really comment. My wife thanks you.

As all this new stuff breaks in, new speakers (rebuilt at Magnepan, love those guys up north), new preamp, new DAC (bought used but I don't think it was broken in) it is really opening up. I couldn't be happier. Strangely, I have the Cary playing music from the DAC, but leave the reciever on and it recieves another signal from the Apple TV or the DVD changer from HDMI and I use the sub run through that to great effect when I want to add more low end. Unexpected, but very effective.

macdadtexas July 08, 2008 00:02

Wow, love the system, and beautiful room. It's funny to see how there are some $100k systems where the furniture and house look like they come from circa "All in the Family".

How does the Cary SLP98 sound with the digital amps and the DAC? Cool, very cool, combo of gear.

holden_tex July 07, 2008 21:48

System edited: Done for now, added some pictures!!!

macdadtexas July 03, 2008 19:43

System edited: Last piece is a turntable, leaning heavily towards the VPI Scoutmaster with Sig tonearm and a Sumiko Blackbird.

macdadtexas June 19, 2008 12:53

You are putting together a nice system. Enjoy and happy viewing and listening.

glenfihi April 08, 2008 21:32

System edited: I am going to add the Cary Cinema 11v for the video switching/processing....if it ever comes out.

macdadtexas March 25, 2008 22:39

System edited: still evolving equipment, and room under construction......

macdadtexas March 25, 2008 22:32

System edited: getting all of the pieces together

macdadtexas March 04, 2008 20:08

System edited: Getting all of this stuff to install, sitting in my living room right now.

macdadtexas March 01, 2008 11:16

I have a whole new system, but it's temporary, so I won't post until I re-assemble. I am building a media room, so when that's done we'll look at it again!!!

macdadtexas July 20, 2007 20:12

good plan!

chadnliz July 24, 2005 19:24

System edited: After buying all of the analog equipment to set up a turntable, I watched my 3 small children run around the house and decided it could wait for a dedicated media room.

macdadtexas July 24, 2005 18:28

Thanks, I am really long pre-amps right now. I need to get rid of a couple, and find a phono stage. Probably going to get a plasma TV too. But really only so that I can get my turntable onto the rack.

macdadtexas June 30, 2005 22:38

I hpe it never ends....life is good for you, embrace it!
love your set-up by the way!

chadnliz June 30, 2005 17:29

System edited: Please, someone stop me. I can't stop playing with this stuff. Will it ever end??

macdadtexas June 13, 2005 14:32