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Title: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Christian on 27 February 2009, 21:24:17
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i71/reaudio/Image032.jpg)

3x Pioneer Sa Amps 2x 540 and 1x SA-520
Goodmans Magnum Speakers 1972 iirc
Directed Comp x 10 inch Woofer in 2cuft ported at 25hz for bass
Rear Room Pioneer SA-540 running Mission 700 series.
(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i71/reaudio/Image012.jpg)
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 27 February 2009, 21:25:39
NIce speakers.....but my telly`s bigger than yours!!! :P
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Christian on 27 February 2009, 21:27:05
Its only a 32 but its ok  ;D
But for some reason that Pic makes it look terribly small !
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Vamps on 27 February 2009, 21:27:26
Are those car speakers part of your home Hi Fi set up then :question
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: waspy on 27 February 2009, 21:28:11
I'm soon in need of some new home audio equipment, because mine's very tired now (decides to switch itself off when it likes). :-[ :-[
I won't be posting up mine :'(
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: kris9128 on 27 February 2009, 21:29:10
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Are those car speakers part of your home Hi Fi set up then :question




not unless they are wireless  :-? :-?
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Christian on 27 February 2009, 21:29:17
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Are those car speakers part of your home Hi Fi set up then :question


No the 10 inch Sub is but the others are the Woofers from my Car 2x 18 inch Resonant Enginnering!

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i71/reaudio/IMAG0441.jpg)

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i71/reaudio/29052008190.jpg)

(http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i71/reaudio/29052008186.jpg)
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Proz on 27 February 2009, 21:31:01
Kenwood 9060D THX certified 7.1 Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES although i dont have it connected since my house move     ... Eltax Speaker set up .....42" samsung plasma  :y
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: unlucky alf on 27 February 2009, 21:37:05
ive got a kenwood component system [full size] with 7 disc changer, surround sound, my 2 main speakers are accoustic studio monitors with 12" subs & mids/tweeters that are adjustable from the controls mounted on the front of them, i would put photos on but still aint sussed out how to do it :(.
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Martin_1962 on 27 February 2009, 21:42:01
My AV System

Sony LCD KDL46W4500

PS3 (Games and BLuRay)

Humax HDR with Maplin Wok
Pace Twin
BT V Box

Pioneer DV575 (DVD CD DVD-A SACD)

Sony MD JE330 (MD)

Sony STRDB930

Castle
Pembroke
Keep
Clyde
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Richie London on 27 February 2009, 21:43:07
ive a cd radio cassette, a mp3 player and my old pc set up as a juke box, good enough for me. cant imagine ever having a car with speakers that take up the back seat and boot. be too embaressed to show my face in public.
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Post by: Vamps on 27 February 2009, 21:45:33
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ive a cd radio cassette, a mp3 player and my old pc set up as a juke box, good enough for me. cant imagine ever having a car with speakers that take up the back seat and boot. be too embaressed to show my face in public.

I fear that there is a generation thing here, all sounds a bit gobledygook to me, but each to their own ::)
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Post by: Martin_1962 on 27 February 2009, 21:45:45
I forgot my Trilogy Scart switcher and the turntable. :-[

The Amp was Sonys best mid range HC amp at the time period better than the 925 and 940

DVD-Audio and SACD sound fantastic
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Elite Pete on 27 February 2009, 21:51:30
I've got cracklemaster amp, speakers and CD player ;D
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: amigov6 on 27 February 2009, 22:06:11
I think there is a generation divide here which is no bad thing. We were all young once. I don't want to drive around with bass blasting my windows because 90% of the world think "What a cock" The bose does me fine. I think if you're serious about home music you can't buy it out of the box, separates is the way to go for real sound not just volume.

  Equally important is what you play, that's the joy of separates, you set them up to your taste. :y
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Christian on 27 February 2009, 22:59:30
I agree, my Car was compitition based.

Tho my home is rather SQ than Loud, i love the sound of my old 1972 speakers.  ;)
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 27 February 2009, 23:05:22
Talking of speakers, I tried for years to get hold of some Wharfdale E70's or even E50's.  I also like the misson 703's and was actualy quite impressed with a mate of mines Tannoy 603 for which I have often tried to get myself a pair and would even still like a pair of the 603's or even 605/607's
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Timbuk on 27 February 2009, 23:37:11

Ok, here's what ive just installed, complicated i know, but i think it is worth the money.

First pic is the sound system, didn't want to go for seperates, wanted to keep it all tidy and room was limited


(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/timbuk1969/97e6_1.jpg)


I thought this was the best value and picture quality is second to none on the market


(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/timbuk1969/8b1a_1.jpg)


With the little cash i had left, i thought i would add a bit of class to the bedroom


(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/timbuk1969/6bc3_1.jpg)



Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 27 February 2009, 23:38:36
Christian I need to ask this mate, but why the His and Hers Chamber Pots in the front room? ;D
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 27 February 2009, 23:40:51
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I agree, my Car was compitition based.

Tho my home is rather SQ that Loud, i love the sound of my old 1972 speakers.  ;)

Your Mum's then?  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 27 February 2009, 23:42:09
Timex, you can throw the Prison Photo's away now mate  :y
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Post by: Vamps on 27 February 2009, 23:42:38
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Ok, here's what ive just installed, complicated i know, but i think it is worth the money.

First pic is the sound system, didn't want to go for seperates, wanted to keep it all tidy and room was limited


(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/timbuk1969/97e6_1.jpg)


I thought this was the best value and picture quality is second to none on the market


(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/timbuk1969/8b1a_1.jpg)


With the little cash i had left, i thought i would add a bit of class to the bedroom


(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/timbuk1969/6bc3_1.jpg)




I showed you those photo's of my house in confidence ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 27 February 2009, 23:43:42
I thought timbuk had been through the skips again!! :D ;) ;D
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 27 February 2009, 23:45:27
On a speaker setup, whats the .1 on a 5.1 or 6.1 system stand for, is it the sub or the centre speaker?

TIA
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Proz on 27 February 2009, 23:48:04
Yes its for the sub  :y
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 27 February 2009, 23:48:21
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I thought timbuk had been through the skips again!! :D ;) ;D

He certainly walked with a skip a few weeks back  :D
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Timbuk on 27 February 2009, 23:48:38
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Timex, you can through the Prison Photo's away now mate  :y

One thing Big Winston taught me was how to spell ::) dont think i will THROW the photo's away just yet ;)
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Jay w on 27 February 2009, 23:50:18
how about 2 pairs of quad '68's as speakers?
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 27 February 2009, 23:51:18
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Timex, you can through the Prison Photo's away now mate  :y

One thing Big Winston taught me was how to spell ::) dont think i will THROW the photo's away just yet ;)

Yes I remember you telling me Winston had taught you to spell Moor or was it Moore or More  ;D
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 27 February 2009, 23:53:14
The reason I ask is my amp seems to be classed as a 6.1  But has conncections as follows.

Main A (Pair)
Main B (Pair)

Rear (Pair)

Front Centre

Rear Centre

Sub Woofer.

8 speakers plus Sub = 8.1

or

Main plus rear pairs with Main B pair unused, Front + rear Centres then the sub = 6.1

Page 17 on the instructions http://www.superfi.co.uk/extras/Yamaha/RXV640RDS_instructions.pdf

Nice to know it will go to 135 Watts per channel @ 8ohms to piss the neighbers off before I move home  ::) ::) :-X
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Post by: amigov6 on 28 February 2009, 00:03:04
Nice one Douggie. I owned a red s reg 120y back in the day & i'd happily thrash it back to that big old chaz'dave sideboard gramaphone, somewhere to put your beer & the sound was determined by how many 2p pieces you put on the stylus. Those were the days when wireless meant something completely different!!! :D
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 February 2009, 00:20:10
It all started with a pair of homebrewed speakers based on a Hi-Fi world article from about 15 years back.

Then pair of home brewed valve monoblock amps similar to the Mullard 5-20 (EL34 push-pull ultralinear). I also have one or two solid state amps in occasional use, all home brewed bar a NAD 7130 receiver bought second hand (about 19 years ago). :o

I've just built a DAC (I say built it. More a case of buying the pcb on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140303824575, putting it in a case and reworking the analogue output section which was clearly "designed" by someone who had no idea what he was doing). It's sounding pretty impressive for 40 quid now.

My CD collection now lives on a Linux based server encoded in FLAC and streamed to a couple of Slim Devices squeezeboxes, one of which feeds the above DAC.

Other sources include an Arcam CD player, Technics FM tuner (15 quid at a junk sale) and a Technics direct drive turntable (10 quid at a junk sale).

Kevin
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: jereboam on 28 February 2009, 05:04:03
We're still using the Sansui amplifier and speakers we bought in 1975.  Sounds excellent still, even though we have to connect the CD player (Sony, 1992 approximately) via the AUX input.  The tuner, turntable and cassette player are all (full size mid-range) Sony kit of various vintages - we've replaced the Lenco-Goldring turntable and JVC tape unit we originally had.  Don't actually know if the cassette unit still works - haven't used it for years.

The TV was a 24" Sony CRT we've had for 10 years or more, but it died 3 nights ago - haven't got round to taking the back off to see if I can fix it.  We're managing with the equally ancient portable.

I've got an excellent full size Akai stereo stack in my office - bought it about 6 years ago for £4 at the local Scout auction.
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Richie London on 28 February 2009, 06:46:47
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Ok, here's what ive just installed, complicated i know, but i think it is worth the money.

First pic is the sound system, didn't want to go for seperates, wanted to keep it all tidy and room was limited


(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/timbuk1969/97e6_1.jpg)


I thought this was the best value and picture quality is second to none on the market


(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/timbuk1969/8b1a_1.jpg)


With the little cash i had left, i thought i would add a bit of class to the bedroom


(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/timbuk1969/6bc3_1.jpg)





my dad had one of those stereos, the speakers slotted in the side and there was 2 drop down flaps for the sound to come out the bottom. i think he upgraded to a ferguson music centre after for his james last he used to play non stop  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Black Knight on 28 February 2009, 07:33:23
Here is an old photo of my setup, can't seem to find any recent ones.

It's pictured with a Cambridge Amp, thats been upgraded to a Marantz PM2002. The speakers has been upgraded to Wharfdale Diamond 9.1 on Altacama stands.
Source is a Cambridge Azur 640 V2.

In the back am running a Tacima 929 mains conditioner, a Gotham GAC-1 interconnect 50cm, QED Silver anniversary XT cables with Air-loc plugs and a set of Grado SR80 headphones :)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Stealthdog/IMG_0724.jpg)
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Christian on 28 February 2009, 10:26:12
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Christian I need to ask this mate, but why the His and Hers Chamber Pots in the front room? ;D


Chamber Pots?

or the speakers on the floor?  ;D


Black knight, i see you use Cambridge audio, i had a A100 and a A50 a few years back!
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Pitchfork on 28 February 2009, 14:35:09
2 Peavey DPC 750 amps
1 Peavey DPC 1000 amp
4 Bose 802s
2 Peavey 1K Bass bins
Studiomaster Sessionmix gold 16:2 :)
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Post by: markey mark on 28 February 2009, 14:55:47
full tecnics set up all separates 5 disc dvd player twin tape deck dolby pro logic amp and tuner separate bass drivers in speakers  8-) 8-)
37" lg lcd soon to be upgraded to 50"  8-)
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Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 February 2009, 17:36:04
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2 Peavey DPC 750 amps
1 Peavey DPC 1000 amp
4 Bose 802s
2 Peavey 1K Bass bins
Studiomaster Sessionmix gold 16:2 :)

.. and your neighbours love you?

 ;)

Kevin
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Pitchfork on 01 March 2009, 16:54:42
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2 Peavey DPC 750 amps
1 Peavey DPC 1000 amp
4 Bose 802s
2 Peavey 1K Bass bins
Studiomaster Sessionmix gold 16:2 :)

.. and your neighbours love you?
They're all dead & buried in the graveyard that I live opposite! ;)

 ;)

Kevin
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Kevin Wood on 01 March 2009, 17:30:03
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2 Peavey DPC 750 amps
1 Peavey DPC 1000 amp
4 Bose 802s
2 Peavey 1K Bass bins
Studiomaster Sessionmix gold 16:2 :)

.. and your neighbours love you?
They're all dead & buried in the graveyard that I live opposite! ;)

 ;)

Kevin

Never thought of that! ::)

 :y
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: pscocoa on 01 March 2009, 17:42:47
Denon S301 2.1 surround sound system with Speakers on Stands in Silver perfectly matching TV. Evoke Wireless DAB portable lives in in Kitchen - accesses DAB, Internet Radio, Evoke Server. In garage wired to garden speakers is my old Kenwood system - cost a £1000 in 1992 but great sound and perfect operation even today despite the dust and change in temperature.
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Post by: eddie on 01 March 2009, 21:00:54
One technics SUV-45 amp (15yrs old),most Capacitors and relevant resistors replaced /upgraded.
One pair Mission 700's bought for £30 from a Pawn shop.
Sony cd player and a mini-disc recorder(hardly used-crap).
All used in conjuction with my PC.
Currently easing my fevered brow with Pearl-Jam. :D

eddie
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: John Lewis on 01 March 2009, 21:47:51
You asked for it...

Samson servo 240 amp
Tannoy Mercury MX1 speakers
Spirit Folio 24 track mixing desk
Akai S3000XL sampler
Akai S3200 sampler
Korg M3R rackmount synth
Roland JX8P synth
Roland SH32 desktop synth
Novation V Station rackmount synth
Novation Drum Station drum module
Roland Super JV 1080 4x expanded sound module
TC Electronic MIDI fx unit
Tascam DA-20 DAT machine
Sony MiniDisc recorder
2 x Technics SL1200 turntables (silver)
2 x Technics SL1210 turntables (black)
2 x Limit direct drive turntables
Vestax PMC 05 pro DJ mixer
Numark DJ mixer
Carillon AC-1 rackmounted audio PC with Pro Tools LE / Digi 001
Native Instruments Audio 8 DJ soundcard
and about 7000 12"s

 ;D
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Post by: nick v6 on 01 March 2009, 21:49:58
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You asked for it...

Samson servo 240 amp
Tannoy Mercury MX1 speakers
Spirit Folio 24 track mixing desk
Akai S3000XL sampler
Akai S3200 sampler
Korg M3R rackmount synth
Roland JX8P synth
Roland SH32 desktop synth
Novation V Station rackmount synth
Novation Drum Station drum module
Roland Super JV 1080 4x expanded sound module
TC Electronic MIDI fx unit
Tascam DA-20 DAT machine
Sony MiniDisc recorder
2 x Technics SL1200 turntables (silver)
2 x Technics SL1210 turntables (black)
2 x Limit direct drive turntables
Vestax PMC 05 pro DJ mixer
Numark DJ mixer
Carillon AC-1 rackmounted audio PC with Pro Tools Digi 001
Native Instruments Audio 8 DJ soundcard
and about 7000 12"s

 ;D

and your expecting santa claus to put all that in your stocking for christmas ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: albitz on 01 March 2009, 21:54:18
Dansette 3 speed for me,done well since 1965 so why change. :D ;D
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: John Lewis on 02 March 2009, 11:08:38
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and your expecting santa claus to put all that in your stocking for christmas ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

haha no, all bought and paid for - although probably worth about 35k less now than it was new!! Hardware is king though, I love my toys!

PS Bloody eck that would be some reinforced stocking!
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 March 2009, 11:37:06
3 Amps

Sony surround unit - STRDB 1080 - Very heavily modifed internally to enhance the pwoer supply area and ffedback twaeked to give a more linearised response.

Sony surround unit - TA AV570 - Again, heavliy modifed

Home built -  2 x 50W RMS unit basd around a design from Maplins but again modified, quad supply setups, 1 for each power amp and one for each preamp.

Sub - Home built. large tuned and ported (as the best always are) 4 speaker setup which eploys electronic equalisation to rpoduce a flat frequency response down to 20Hz......coupled to a 130w RMS masfet unit.
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Post by: richardirv on 02 March 2009, 11:39:05
I love seperates!! Started building mine when I started work over 10 years ago. Still sounds sweet!!


(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x266/richardirv/IMAGE_220.jpg)

Bit of a rubbish pic but all I have on my phone at the min.
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 March 2009, 11:41:46
Cd player - Sony fixed pickup unit (cant remember which!)

Mini disc - Cant remember which but uses one of teh best DA's on the market and hence is also emplyed as a DA for the Cd player using the TosLink setup.

Speaker - Misson fronts (again, cant remember the model), JBL centre and small monitors for the rears.
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: John Lewis on 02 March 2009, 11:42:01
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I love seperates!! Started building mine when I started work over 10 years ago. Still sounds sweet!!

Bit of a rubbish pic but all I have on my phone at the min.


Nice looking tower of power there, schplendid. Incidentally, is that a SWMBO scented candle upgrade I spot?  ;D
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: richardirv on 02 March 2009, 11:47:42
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I love seperates!! Started building mine when I started work over 10 years ago. Still sounds sweet!!

Bit of a rubbish pic but all I have on my phone at the min.


Nice looking tower of power there, schplendid. Incidentally, is that a SWMBO scented candle upgrade I spot?  ;D


It makes all the difference to the ambiance!!  :D
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: Martin_1962 on 02 March 2009, 12:22:58
Pre DV575 I used the last PC build via 5.1 line in to the amp with DVD Audio - fantastic!

I didn't bother using the SB Audigy with the rebuild
Title: Re: Post up your Home Audio , lets see what you got!
Post by: John Lewis on 02 March 2009, 15:43:56
That stuffs the cellar studio I posted beofre - in the front room I have a pretty poor set up (audio wise anyhow!). I've an an Eltax 5.1 processor/DVD combo (cost me 30 quid new, not bad for the money though!) with some cheap ass Wharfdale Modus speakers connected. But I do have a Phillips 42in Ambilight plasma and Mathmos Faze2 remote/sonic controlled lamp so its moody lighting all the way!!

Like wow man.. 8-)