System #12 (reQuest, Aerius i, Theater i, Descent)

[STV]

1. Member Name: Seth Valencia
2. Location: Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
3. ML Models: reQuest, Aerius i, Theater i, Descent
4. Year Purchased: 2003
5. Mods/Changes: None
6. Associated electronics:

Pre-Pro/Amplifiers
Pre-Pro: Denon AVP-A1HDCI
5 Channel Amp: Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Series II
5 Channel Amp: Sonance Sonamp 5150

Source

CD Player: Sony CDP-XA20ES
HD DVD player: Toshiba HD-XA2 (2)
Blu-ray Transport: Denon 2500BTCI
Blu-ray Player: Sony BDS300
DVD/DVD-A/SACD Player: Yamaha DVD-S2300
CD Recorder: Denon CDR-W1500
S-VHS VCR: JVC HRS-9911U
HD DVR/Satellite Receiver: Dish Network VIP622
Laserdisc Player: Pioneer Elite CLD-99
Minidisc Recorder: Sony MDS-JE530
Tape Deck: Sony TC-K707ES

Display

Sony KDS-R70XBR2 70" SXRD HDTV

Power Conditioner/Surge Protection

Monster Power HTS 5000
Panamax Max DBS
APC Smart UPS SUA750

Additional electronics

Yamaha APD-1 AC-3 RF Demodulator

Additional Speakers

Subwoofer: ADS MS3 (soon to be replaced with a second ML Descent)
Rear Center Surrounds: Paradigm Mini Monitors
Rear L/R Height Channels: Paradigm Mini Monitors

Interconnects/Speaker Wire

Speaker Cables - Mains: Monster Cable M Series (Bi-Wired Shotgun Configuration)
Speaker Cable - Center: Monter Cable M Series
Speaker Cable - Surrounds: Monster Cable Original 12 gauge
Interconnects: Outlaw Audio PCA with locking barrel ends
Coax Digital: Apature Accusound Digital
Optical: Monster Light Speed 200
XLR Balanced Cables: Cobalt Ultimate Balanced XLR
HDMI Cables: Audioquest Cinemaquest HDMI 3 and HDMI X

7. Comments and/or stories about your Martin Logan experience:

Having been a fan of both music and movies for some time, I have always been in the pursuit to achieve the best sound for both. With these Martin Logans I have finally found "that sound" I have been looking for. I have always loved Martin Logans for the High Tech yet Classy look they present. Besides their stunning good looks, Martin Logans offer a sound that is so emotionally involving that the only word I can use to describe it is WOW!! These are speakers that will look as fresh and cutting edge 10 years from now as they do now.

Now I know why ML owners have been raving about them. It has been said before and I totally agree, that the only thing better than a Martin Logan is a bigger Martin Logan.

Here's a link to more photos:

My Martin Logan Theater

[TomDac]

Thanks Seth!!

[STV]

Thank you Tom! Because of all your hard work this site is now a reality.

[Statman]

Seth,

Nice job on putting together the system!

[Reverb]

Nice System Seth,
This was one of my favorite systems on the old site, and still is one of my favorites on the new site. Thanks for sharing.
Joe

[STV]

Knowing that my system was (is) one of your favorite systems, is quite a compliment. Thanks Joe! I'm really enjoying my system. And like you, I also would love to get a front projector (probably either an In Focus or Sim2 DLP). A nice DLP projected on a 110" Stewart screen would be awesome! Someday that dream will become a reality.

[Reverb]

I like DLP’s but if I were going to do one, 3 Chip would be the only way to go. I don’t like the rainbow effect common with the color wheel on single chips. I have been holding back waiting for JVC’s DILA, LCOS, and Sony’s SXRD to come down in price. I would love to get a Qualia 004 but there is a $30,000 reason why I can’t have one of those.


I am excepting donations for the Qualia 004, Fund. He He

[STV]

Yes, I totally agree with you Joe, a 3 chip DLP is definitely the way to go. But the prices on the one's that I have my eye on are still up in the stratosphere (In Focus Screen Play 777 $34,000 and Sim2 HT 500 $30,000) Ouch! But let's see what goodies are offered a year or so from now (hopefully a lower priced 3 chip DLP for say under $15,000). Dreaming? probobably, but hey you never know. And yes, that Sony Qualia 004 is a real beauty also. Drool!

And I'm with you, any donations for a 3 chip DLP or Sony Qualia will not be turned away. LOL

[Muad'Dib]

Seth, I know I've told you before, but that's an awesome setup! By the way, I know I still owe you some CD's, but I've been too busy to think.

I wish I had the space to put a rig like that in my apartment....

-D

[STV]

Muad'Dib,

Thank you for the very nice compliment on my system. Movies and music sound awesome, I'm really enjoying it. BTW it's great to hear from you! I need to e-mail you some time. No problem on the CD's, I know you keep a very busy schedule. How have you enjoyed the CD's I sent? Do you still have the same setup from the last time we spoke?

Later bud,

SV

[Muad'Dib]

I've enjoyed the CD's you sent me a lot. In fact I just listened to one of them two days ago.

I don't remember what exactly was in my system last we spoke, but I'm pretty sure I changed a few things. I'm hoping to get a picture or two posted today from work. Speakers are all the same though.

-D

[STV]

Cool beans, I'm glad that you're enjoying the CD's. BTW I just checked out your system photo, and I really like the new look. Awesome! Nice to have your system here on the club.

SV

[Bill Donnell]

Slick looking system Seth. Love those equiptment racks. Yes, keep working on that dream of front projection. Used CRT projectors in great condition can be had for a couple thousand and give the expensive digitals a good run for the money. A big advantage, soundwise, with front projection is that, by removing the "box" from between the Quests, your soundstage will really open up.

Enjoy,
Bill

[STV]

Thanks Bill! I love my ML's! and the rest of my system as well Yes, a nice front projector and large screen would be totally awesome! Soon that dream will become a reality. With the popularity of digital projectors, CRT's are starting to come down in price (which is a good thing for us movie fans). And you're right CRT definitely does give digital projectors a run for their money. I really love the stunning picture some of the new digital projectors give, but even so, it's still hard to beat what good ol' CRT can do. And I agree with you, ML's love plenty of space. So when I do upgrade to a front projector someday, there will probably not be any big box residing between the reQuests.


SV

[J AMP]

Wow what a great system Im not there yet but keep adding on,
wonder if you could help me set up my Denon CDR-W1500
Im having a hard time with the connections.

Jim