Curmudgeon Posted November 18, 2002 Share Posted November 18, 2002 Here's the money pit! This mess is wired up a bit unusually (cables behind the racks looks like two octopuses fornicating): Home theater is via Aragon Soundstage and three Aragon 8008ST amps using Klipschorn mains, Cornwall II center, Heresy surrounds, and a LF-10 sub. Nak DVD, Brand-X (Toshiba) VCR, Rega CD, Aragon tuner, and Linn turntable are the sources. Straight stereo listening can be done with three methods: Aragon Soundstage / 8008ST amp / Klipschorns (with above listed sources) Aragon Soundstage / Palladium II balanced monoblocks / B&W CDM-9NT's (with above listed sources) McIntosh C-22 / MC-275 / Klipschorns with Nak Dragon CD/DAC, Yamaha PF-800 turntable, and Denon DR-F7 & DR-F6 cassette decks as sources The Soundstage has both single-ended and balanced outputs, which allows the front channel 8008ST amps to work via single-ended cables and the Palladium II's to connect via balanced cables. The source-switching for the Klipschorns is accomplished via a Niles SAS-1 switching controller. Home theater amp switching is automated via a Mondial RPC-120, the McIntosh amp switching is automated via a Rotel RLC-900. To listen to the B&W's you have to manually switch off the 8008ST's and switch on the Palladium II's. Don't ask how this rig came about, it wasn't planned (no one in their right mind would plan this!) so much as it evolved over the years. The fireplace and sectional sofa in the room screws up listening on the long wall, so speaker and rack placement is somewhat of a compromise for two-channel purposes but works very well with home theater. I just have to remember to not consume alcohol before screwing around with the wiring! A big thanks goes out to the forum members for providing the info to motivate me get into tubes, I would never have made the leap without the informed opinions and selfless hours of posts by Mobile Homeless, Jazzman, NOS440, Edster00, DeanG, and numerous others (including Fini who keeps it interesting!). I tend to lurk more than post due to time constraints but those out there that do take the time to post should realize that their time and efforts are greatly appreciated. Overview of right corner: Cornwall II center channel, VPI 16.5 record cleaner, B&W CDM-9NT's, Aragon Palladium II monoblock amps, 1979 Klipsch KC-BR's (only right ones are visible), and equipment racks. The Mobile Fidelity UltrAmp & Linn Kolektor are temporarily unhooked. Left rack upper section: McIntosh MC-275 Gordon Gow Commemorative amp, Aragon Soundstage pre-pro, Nakamichi DVD-15 player, Aragon 47K phono stage, Aragon 4T2 tuner Right rack upper section: Linn LP12 turntable, Ittok LVII tonearm, Entre mc cartridge with Van den Hul mods, Nakamichi Dragon CD & controller, McIntosh C-22 preamp (original-not a reissue) in a L52 slant-leg cabinet Left rack lower section: Aragon 8008ST amplfiers Right rack lower section: Nakamichi Dragon DAC 96/24, Linn Lingo power supply for LP12, Rega Planet CD player, Denon DR-F7 cassette Closeup of Linn LP12 turntable and also what no home can do without: "art". Audio Technica tonearm lifter is just visible, this is a lifesaver! Closeup of Yamaha PF-800 turntable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowooo Posted November 18, 2002 Share Posted November 18, 2002 Very nice, money pit is right, holy cow....by the way, what are those little skinny boxes in front of the K-horns? ha,ha are those speakers? ha,ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted November 18, 2002 Share Posted November 18, 2002 Holy cow! So what... about $2000 bucks in there? hehe. That looks beautiful! Wire messes? what wires? hehe. would you honor me with permission to put your system on my site with all the other klipsch lovers? http://www.soundwise.org/rigs.htm just email me, justin@soundwise.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen328 Posted November 18, 2002 Share Posted November 18, 2002 Very NICe. Man you must have a hell of an electric bill. I have a reciever, an amp, a preamp, a DVD player and a CD player And whenever I turn em all on my lights flash. lol. HOpe you got a dedicated line runing to all that stuff. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted November 18, 2002 Share Posted November 18, 2002 Here is his home theater on SoundWise http://www.soundwise.org/rigs/curmudgeon.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted November 18, 2002 Share Posted November 18, 2002 I think your the only person (besides myself) using a Yamaha PF800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holiday Posted November 18, 2002 Share Posted November 18, 2002 holy cow....... you have no idea how sweet that really is.... i like my system a lot but yours is definatly amazing... puts mine to shame lol... i am very impressed..... what does the mrs think of all of this? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasN00b Posted November 19, 2002 Share Posted November 19, 2002 *trying desperatly to form words with his awe-stunned mouth* thats one big mother of a center channel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oogins Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 K-Horns and 9NT's in the same room! I like your taste in speakers. I'm going to have a Klipsch/B&W combo in my room soon. I currently have a pair of 602's up front and I'm using my Quintets as rears. Soon I'm going to pick up a pair of RB-5's. I'll use my 602's for critical and laid back listening, and the RB-5's for gaming, home theater and loud music like electronica and hard rock/metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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