Name :Craig
Location Tampa, Florida USA
ML Model :Ascent, Cinema, Scripts, Klipsch Sub
Year : Oct 2005.
Associated Equipment Home Theatre System:
B&K Ref 50 Preamp
Sunfire Cinema Grand II Amp
Cary DVD-6
Sony SACD 222ES
Scientific Atlanta HD DVR Cable Box
Samsung HD DLP 55" TV
Monster Cable Pro 3500 Power Conditioner
Salamander Walnut Credenza
Assorted Cables, all balanced connections from preamp to amp.
Comments : This is a dual purpose system with Home Theatre being primary and 2 Channel secondary. I have another dedicted 2 channel system that I'll post later. It took me 2 years to finally get my system posted but I assure it won't nearly that long to post the second one.
This HT system has evolved over 2 1/2 years with a regular upgrading of components. It started with a Yamaha receiver and a pair of Ascents. I was first exposed to ML while I was stationed in Japan a few years ago and new then that someday I would have a high-end ML system in my home.
While movies are great to experience with this system I really enjoy playing live music performances through it. I'll rent movies but I'll buy concert DVDs. The Cary DVD-6 is ideal for concert DVDs. The Cary DVD-6 has a more musical 5.1 channel decoder built in with an analog 5.1 output. I prefer the Cary's DAC for music over the B&K Ref 50. For action movies I'll usually use the B&K preamp DAC.
I use all balanced connections when possible. I have the Sunfire Amp shotgun biwired to the Ascents with 2 pairs for each speaker. The "Current" output is wired to the Ascent's panels and the "Voltage" output is wired to the woofers.
I found the silk ficus trees behind the speaker helped to improve the soundstage and imaging. It also toned down a little brightness in the room and added some visual appeal. Not to mention, I haven't killed a silk plant so far (cross my fingers).
I went with DLP TV on a Credenza since it had great visual appeal and also interferes much less than the full size wall unit it replaced. It also allows the components to breathe better, improves access to rear of the components than an enclosed wall unit.
My planned upgrades are to replace the sub with a Depth or Descent.
Look me up if you are in the Tampa Bay area and stop over for a beer or wine we'll talk/listen to audio. I'll also show where the better audio stores are in the area.
Location Tampa, Florida USA
ML Model :Ascent, Cinema, Scripts, Klipsch Sub
Year : Oct 2005.
Associated Equipment Home Theatre System:
B&K Ref 50 Preamp
Sunfire Cinema Grand II Amp
Cary DVD-6
Sony SACD 222ES
Scientific Atlanta HD DVR Cable Box
Samsung HD DLP 55" TV
Monster Cable Pro 3500 Power Conditioner
Salamander Walnut Credenza
Assorted Cables, all balanced connections from preamp to amp.
Comments : This is a dual purpose system with Home Theatre being primary and 2 Channel secondary. I have another dedicted 2 channel system that I'll post later. It took me 2 years to finally get my system posted but I assure it won't nearly that long to post the second one.
This HT system has evolved over 2 1/2 years with a regular upgrading of components. It started with a Yamaha receiver and a pair of Ascents. I was first exposed to ML while I was stationed in Japan a few years ago and new then that someday I would have a high-end ML system in my home.
While movies are great to experience with this system I really enjoy playing live music performances through it. I'll rent movies but I'll buy concert DVDs. The Cary DVD-6 is ideal for concert DVDs. The Cary DVD-6 has a more musical 5.1 channel decoder built in with an analog 5.1 output. I prefer the Cary's DAC for music over the B&K Ref 50. For action movies I'll usually use the B&K preamp DAC.
I use all balanced connections when possible. I have the Sunfire Amp shotgun biwired to the Ascents with 2 pairs for each speaker. The "Current" output is wired to the Ascent's panels and the "Voltage" output is wired to the woofers.
I found the silk ficus trees behind the speaker helped to improve the soundstage and imaging. It also toned down a little brightness in the room and added some visual appeal. Not to mention, I haven't killed a silk plant so far (cross my fingers).
I went with DLP TV on a Credenza since it had great visual appeal and also interferes much less than the full size wall unit it replaced. It also allows the components to breathe better, improves access to rear of the components than an enclosed wall unit.
My planned upgrades are to replace the sub with a Depth or Descent.
Look me up if you are in the Tampa Bay area and stop over for a beer or wine we'll talk/listen to audio. I'll also show where the better audio stores are in the area.
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