This is a multichannel music system with a small 19" CRT TV/monitor used on occasion to navigate a DVD-A menu. As both SACD-Multi and DVD-A are supported, just call me Mr. Early Adopter of multichannel music.
SACD, 5 disc changer, Stereophile class A (for SACD playback only)
Pioneer DV-578A-S
Multi format player (DVD-V, DVD-A, CD, SACD-Multi, MP3, WMA) used for DVD-A in my system.
Sony TA-P9000ES
Multichannel preamp, two 6-channel analog inputs, one 6-channel bypass input, one stereo bypass input, Stereophile class A mutichannel music component
Outlaw Audio ICBM-1
6 channel active crossover, pulls low frequency information from every channel in the system and directs it to my subwoofer amp, has independant adjustments for crossover frequency for mains, front center, rear center, and surrounds
Parasound HCA-600
60w x 2, used for mains
Adcom GFA-7300
60w x 5, 35 lbs, used for front center / rear center / rear right / rear left (only use 4 of 5 channels)
Dynaudio Audience 42 (3 pair)
Small bookshelf speaker, magnetically shielded, Rosewood vinyl finish
Lovan Affiniti II (3 pair)
29" all metal stands, filled with lead shot
Yamaha YST-SW215
120 watt, 8" active sub. One for right, one for left front corner of listening room. Outlaw ICBM-1 seperates bass by left/right, providing stereo bass signal for pair of subs.
MIT Cables MI-330 Series 2
1 meter pair, used for every interconnection for the main channels.
Outlaw Audio PCA
Copper OCC process, locking connectors, 1.2 meter length, used for all interconnections for all channels but mains (see MI-330 Series 2)
MIT Cables Terminator2
Used for mains, center, and connection between AMP 5.3 and 12" subwoofer
Monster Cable bulk cable
Insulated +/- in outer sheath, Used for surrounds and rear center
System edited: Updated with replacement Pioneer DVD-A player, as my Yamaha DVD-S1200 has experienced a hardware failure. Also replaced DIY sub encolsure + 12" car audio sub driver + Audiosource Amp 5.3, with a pair of Yamaha YST-SW215 subs I was using for Home Theater duty in the living room. The Yamahas did not cut it for HT duty in the 2400 ft3 living room application, but they work quite well in a music application in the 1150 ft3 bedroom. Am re-using the Amp 5.3 with my SVS 20-39 CS-Plus that is now in the living room. I will continue to use it until such time as I purchase a Behringer EP2500 (650 watt stereo pro-audio amp) and an additional SVS 20-39 CS-Plus to augment the living room HT system. Finally, updated the "comment" section to remove my thoughts on upgrades, as they no longer apply.
For DVD-A you may have a hard time figuring out which layer you are listening to unless your DVD-A player informs you.
Some DVD-As require you to make a selection. I play my DVD-A disks on a 2-channel system with a standard dvd player. I just keep hitting play or skip until the music starts. Of course I'm getting the stero mode.
