Toys In The Attic: or A Very Tight Space

Yes, I tried the Oppo as a transport. I found it less dynamic and not as spacious compared to the Planet.

posted almost 17 years ago

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Toys In The Attic: or A Very Tight Space

Mjcmt, One more thing. I also have the Oppo 980, which I use for audio/video in my bedroom system. Although I love the Oppo for DVD use, I tried it in my main system in place of the Planet ...

posted almost 17 years ago

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Toys In The Attic: or A Very Tight Space

Hi Mjcmt,The short answer is I like the combo. I use the Planet's coaxial output also. It's a great transport. I find the Benchmark adds detail and punch to the Planet. I have to admit, I h...

posted almost 17 years ago

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Toys In The Attic: or A Very Tight Space

System edited: Update: I have added computer-based digital music files to my system. I have added an iBook G4 to control the files which are ripped to Apple Lossless and stored on an external hard ...

posted over 17 years ago

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Strapper211s all out effort at Nirvana

Hi Robert,You have a wonderful system and I'm sure it sounds fantastic. I noticed your low sloping ceiling and wondered if you feel it affects your sound, and if so, what you have done to try t...

posted over 18 years ago

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Toys In The Attic: or A Very Tight Space

System edited: New photos with the Von Schweikert VR4-jr's in place, and Auralex LNRT bass traps added along the ridge of the ceiling. Also Auralex cubes between the speakers (under the tabla drums).

posted over 18 years ago

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Toys In The Attic: or A Very Tight Space

Thanks Glen. With the room treatments and the nearfield listening, there is much to enjoy, despite the room. I am lucky to have a dedicated room, so I'm not complaining.

posted over 18 years ago

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Toys In The Attic: or A Very Tight Space

System edited: System edited: Put Von Schweikert VR-4jr's in. Took the Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grands out. See my previous post for the comparison.

posted over 18 years ago

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Toys In The Attic: or A Very Tight Space

System edited: Put Von Schweikert VR-4jr's in. Took the Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grands out. VR-4jr's are so much more dynamic, detailed, and musical. I have them currently bi-wired, with Analysis P...

posted over 18 years ago

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Toys In The Attic: or A Very Tight Space

addendum to seasonal listening habits:Summer: hard bop/bebop, punk, also world ethnic musicFall: chamber music.Winter: electronica/ambient musicSpring: folk musicBecause...

posted over 18 years ago

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Toys In The Attic: or A Very Tight Space

It does get hot up there in the summer. Luckily I have central AC. I still sometimes need to add a fan to cool it too. That's when I play my louder music (the pieces without quiet passages) to offs...

posted over 18 years ago

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Toys In The Attic: or A Very Tight Space

Glad it works for you. Interesting that you feel it equals the Owens Corning sheets. In my other initiated thread on taming my attic space I wrote about how I made DIY tube traps in a prior residen...

posted over 18 years ago

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Toys In The Attic: or A Very Tight Space

Chadnliz,Will do. Luckily the back wall is the one area where I have some room for adjusting in this space (32"-48"). With some bass traps behind there, hopefully it won't be bloated....

posted over 18 years ago

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Toys In The Attic: or A Very Tight Space

Audiobrooke, I will let you know soon. I should have the VR-4jr's in the system in the next few days. You have a nice little system put together. Cool that you make your own power cables.

posted over 18 years ago

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Toys In The Attic: or A Very Tight Space

Chandnliz, Your wisdom spreads in many directions. Yes, I do feel lucky that I have this space of my own. Many folks, even audiophiles with a some means for putting together a decent system, ha...

posted over 18 years ago

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Toys In The Attic: or A Very Tight Space

You are totally right, Chaoticmass. Last year I moved into my wife's house which she has owned for 14 years. It's a great house, but there are no spare bedrooms and it's already filled with her thi...

posted over 18 years ago

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Toys In The Attic: or A Very Tight Space

Thanks, Chaoticmass. Yes it still sounds good. The mids and highs are very detailed, maybe a little bright. The lows are present, (especially with the sub on) but a little boomy and not totally int...

posted over 18 years ago

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