OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & loveTHE ROOM CONSTRUCTION IS FINISHED:The constructions has finished, the workers have left and the dust has settled. The equipment has been moved in and set up, at least temporarilly as future acc... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & loveThanks Rugyboogie - I suspect that the glitz and glamour of equipment upstages the importance of the room itself for most people, at least it did me until I found a new house that would accommodate... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & loveSystem edited: Added audio room construction pictures. (1) Bulkhead has two layers of Sonopan and Roxul Safe & Sound insulation and will be finished in 5/8" drywall. It is important to prevent soun... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & loveSystem edited: Today I replaced my Audio Aero Prima CD player with the Capitole MKII SE CD player. I also bought two Wattgate 381 Ag AC outlets to be used on dedicated circuits for digital and analog. posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & loveMusic Room Update:* PLUMBING is finished - had to move hot water heater into another room and misc pipes had to run paralel to the bulkhead containing the supporting beams.* DUCT WORK has b... posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & loveSystem edited: Changed the description of the system to reflect the fact that a dedicated 2-channel listening room is currently being constructed in my basement which will be 22'L*14'W*7'H. posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & loveHi Mre2007,No I haven't pulled the trigger on a headphone amp (of any kind) as I've moved into a new/old home and will be finishing part of the basement as a 'music' room which'll be soundproof... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
as good as i'll ever need!!Calloway - great system! As a First Sound preamp owner myself, may I ask if you plan to upgrade your existing FS preamp to an even loftier level with Emmanual Go or go with another brand altogether... posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
Living Room HTRichards,How do you like the VBT sub? Do you have 1 or 2 of them? Finally, why VBT and not something perhaps better well known like Velodyne, HSU, Definitive Tech, B&W?Thanks,Kevin posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
The Music MachinePaul - Congrats on finding something that surpassed the PX25 tube and all its glory. Any pictures of the new Tom Evans gear you'd like to share with us? posted almost 19 years ago | View comment | |
OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & loveSystem edited: Just added the picture of the Art Audio PX-25 amp. It's sound is as great as it's looks . . . posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & loveArtg - stereo systems in non-dedicated rooms are a spousal trade-off no matter how you slice it! We get to buy and keep the gear but it must conform to the spouse's room layout plans . . . ahhgg! posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & loveGliderguider - Ahhmen brother, yes indeed there is magic in that there PX25 tube . . . wonder what a pair of the amps in biamped config would sound like . . .!!! You are invited to listen whenever ... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & loveSystem edited: After a 3 week in-home trial evaluating the Art Audio PX-25 amp, I have decided that it isn't going back to the factory . . . it's just too darn great and what synergy with my high e... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & lovePerfectionist - thanks for your comment. Alas, I can have the toys as long as they "blend in" according to my wife's taste and vision as to how the living room ought to look like. It was ... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & loveArt Audio PX25 arrived today and was worth the wait!!! Loving my time with it thus far. . . still in the honeymoon stage no less. :)It seems to compliment the other components and my FAB Au... posted about 19 years ago | View comment | |
OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & loveSystem edited: New pictures added of the new audio cabinet. Art Audio PX25 SET amp on order . . . ya baby! posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & loveBluemike -- I like the Audience powerChord and AU24 interconnects quite a lot. The powerChord is solidly built, not so thick that bending it is still easy, and is competitvely priced with things ju... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & loveThanks Art/Kirk/Paul for your compliments on the rig. Art -- thanks for the Joes Tube Lore - good stuff! Paul -- it would appear that I am inching my way towards your system - remember ... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
The Music MachinePaul - very, very nice! Few components, very wisely and discerningly chosen, makes for a streamlined and uncluttered system! Nice that your ACI Titons match your FAB Model 1 wood finish . . . but I... posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & loveSystem edited: Here are the most recent system pictures. posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & loveSystem edited: Just added a LCD HDTV from LG and when connected to my Bell ExpressVu satellite dish gets lots of digital music channels . . . posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & loveSystem edited: Just bought the FAB Audio Model 1 speakers, Equi=Tech 2Q line conditioner, and a great looking equipment cabinet. Now just eagerly awaiting their arrival . . . posted over 19 years ago | View comment | |
My 2 Channel heavenRhodyavphile -- Do you use your Singlepower amp only for headphone listening or is it used as a replacement to your Spectral preamp? Could you comment on the Singlepower as a headphone amp (e.g. de... posted about 20 years ago | View comment | |
OLD SYSTEM: A musical journey & loveSystem edited: Just added the First Sound Presence Deluxe MKII preamp today which is joined by the Audio Aero CDP and VTL amp and wow what a difference over my old antiquated Sherwood receiver!!! N... posted about 20 years ago | View comment |