Bill Pollak
Northern New Jersey, USA
Ascent i, Theater, Descent
All purchased in 2004
Sunfire Amp & Processor, Stanton turntable (Dual turntable not being used right now), Denon DVD, Sony CD, Samsung DLP TV, JBL surround speakers
So far I love the whole system. I started with a Denon receiver, but even though it was their top of the line unit, it just didn't cut it with the ML speakers. When I switched to the Sunfire equipment, everything came to life. I can't compare to other high end amps and processors, but it's hard to believe it could get much better than it is right now. The theater room was built this year with soundproofing in mind, such as resilient channel, extra thick sheet rock, everything is mounted to the sheetrock, not through to the studs, etc. The floor is carpet over thick padding and concrete. The walls are insulated with soundproofing insulation. Biggest problem I've had so far is that the central air conditioning doesn't work adaquately, because there is no way for the air to return (circulate)
. The only solution so far is to have a window unit to suppliment the cooling. The seats are LazyBoy electric recliners that might be too comfortable... can't get rid of the guests!!! The room is obviously not finished, holes in the walls need to be touched up, wires routed, etc..., but the system works now so that is not a high priority.
I'll also throw in a picture of my house, which i just finished building. It was a ranch that I don't think can be classified too easily now. Some friends toys in the driveway. Always enjoy spending time with people who have similar taste in nice things!
Northern New Jersey, USA
Ascent i, Theater, Descent
All purchased in 2004
Sunfire Amp & Processor, Stanton turntable (Dual turntable not being used right now), Denon DVD, Sony CD, Samsung DLP TV, JBL surround speakers
So far I love the whole system. I started with a Denon receiver, but even though it was their top of the line unit, it just didn't cut it with the ML speakers. When I switched to the Sunfire equipment, everything came to life. I can't compare to other high end amps and processors, but it's hard to believe it could get much better than it is right now. The theater room was built this year with soundproofing in mind, such as resilient channel, extra thick sheet rock, everything is mounted to the sheetrock, not through to the studs, etc. The floor is carpet over thick padding and concrete. The walls are insulated with soundproofing insulation. Biggest problem I've had so far is that the central air conditioning doesn't work adaquately, because there is no way for the air to return (circulate)
. The only solution so far is to have a window unit to suppliment the cooling. The seats are LazyBoy electric recliners that might be too comfortable... can't get rid of the guests!!! The room is obviously not finished, holes in the walls need to be touched up, wires routed, etc..., but the system works now so that is not a high priority. I'll also throw in a picture of my house, which i just finished building. It was a ranch that I don't think can be classified too easily now. Some friends toys in the driveway. Always enjoy spending time with people who have similar taste in nice things!
