16f4's Current System

Alan2,Thanks!  I just tweaked my speakers with a high-efficiency sound dampening speaker stand.  I.e., concrete blocks and steps, with washing machine isolation pucks. It works ...

posted almost 3 years ago

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16f4's Current System

Thanks, big-Greg!  Just a few things I picked up in my travels…to Africa and the hardware store

posted over 3 years ago

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Vintage (mostly)

Love the design aesthetic!

posted over 3 years ago

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16f4's Current System

I agree.  When I contacted Zu Audio for help with speaker placement for my Dirty Weekends, the first thing they said was “Ditch the sound dampeners...”

posted over 3 years ago

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16f4's Old System

They in fact did turn out to be most excellent!  I used BlueTac and they were very stable.  I recently upgraded from ELAC Debut 6.2 bookshelf speakers to Zu Audio Dirty Weekends, so I disassembled ...

posted almost 4 years ago

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jjss49's System

Very nice!   I noticed you have a Node 2i as a streamer, and you also have Zu Audio cables. I have the PowerNode 2i and jus...

posted about 4 years ago

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16f4's Current System

You’d think so, but no.  It’s an alcove, my speakers are front ported and projecting into an unfinished basement.  Everything is well under control.

posted about 4 years ago

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Matt Parker’s System

Matt, love the setup, especially the speakers!    I always appreciate the minimalist look.  On the streaming blog you mentioned you had playlists.  I am interested in the Africa...

posted over 4 years ago

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16f4's Current System

Dougeyjones,Not at all!  No reverb.  I’m not an acoustic engineer, but I believe the layout of the room has a lot to do with it...it’s an alcove, reall...

posted over 4 years ago

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16f4's Current System

Bob,I used to convert my records to digital files.  When you figure how to listen to them on your Bluesound, please let me know.  

posted over 4 years ago

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Mike Lavigne's System

Wow!  My dream system if I had money and taste.   And didn’t spend most of my adult life moving around.  Can I come by and set goals?

posted over 4 years ago

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16f4's Current System

Mike, yours is the kind of system I would have loved if I had the money and didn’t have to move every 2-3 years (USAF).  After my retirement I found myself adding to my vinyl collection exponential...

posted over 4 years ago

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New insulated room 2023

Paul, you have a nice system.  Have you upgraded or modified since you posted this?

posted over 4 years ago

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16f4's Old System

Paul,Thanks for the comment.  The rooms acoustics are just fine, since the carpet controls the sound wave reflections.  This is my old system, and it was getting a bit cluttered...

posted over 4 years ago

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linnie01's Sunroom System

A beautiful compact tasteful design. My wife would approve. I just happen to have an old iPad sitting around that I may try hooking up to my system. As I have mentioned before, ...

posted over 4 years ago

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Family Room Bliss (2015)

Love your music philosophy.  Why spend all your time and money chasing equipment, it just takes time away from music. Buy good quality stuff that will last you a long time and get on with it. And s...

posted over 4 years ago

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Office Kit - February, 2019

Wonderful Linn gear.  I first started seriously considering a streamer when I came across the Linn Majik DSM in a showroom in northern Virginia.  I ended up with a Bluesound PowerNode 2i due to spa...

posted over 4 years ago

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16f4's Current System

gadmanrdhWe certainly had considered renovating the basement. We are in limbo right now; we were origin...

posted over 4 years ago

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16f4's Current System

Thanks, mjcmt!   After a lifetime of accumulation it feels nice to get back to basics and just listen to music.  One of the unexpected benefits of going to streaming (besides the space and costs) i...

posted over 4 years ago

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