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Although ludicrous, I have finally have my baby finished. My wife won't let me buy the Ferrari 360 Modena F1 I want, so I have stealthfully spent all the money on this beast. Little does she know I would have done better buying the car, because they finance those. It's taken quite awhile to get all together. I am finally happy now that the plasma and ML 40 media console arrived a week and half ago. It replaced a Meridian 861. I'm not sure if it can quite match the visceral experience of the beautiful redhead from Maranello, but it comes close. I guess the only drawback is the chicks don't dig it like they would the Ferrari!
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    • Sony SC-D1
    • Mark Levinson ML No.40
    • Meridian 800/3
    • Krell KAV-250a x3
    250w x 3
    • Revel Ultima Embrace
    pair
    • Revel Revel Le1+2 Sub 15's
    • NBS Pro
    • JVC 40000
    DHVS
    • Sony SAT-HD100
    • Apple G4 dual 1 GHZ
    video/editing computer and HTPC
    • Key Digital HD-Leeza
    Scaler
    • Grand Prix Audio Monaco X 3
    • Krell FPB750Mcx
    Monoblock amp
    • Wilson Audio Grand Slamm Series III
    Full range speake
    • Wilson Audio Puppy 6
    used for center channel

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My system has completely changed:

- Wilson Audio Sashas

- Lamm M1.2 Reference Mono amps

- dCS Delius

- dCS Purcell

- Richard Gray Power Company 1200S

- Transparent Audio Reference XLR ICs (MM1)

- Transparent Audio Reference Spkr Cable (MM1)

- Grand Prix Audio Monaco Modular Rack w/ Apex footers (4 shelf version)

- ReQuest Media Server (5,000 songs & 300 Movies)

- SRA VR-series IsoBase for each Lamm mono

- Spike Spotters - spike/floor interface by Cerimax
www.spikespotters.com

Future upgrades:

- Lamm L2 Reference Preamp
- HRS SXR isolation rack
- Transparent Audio Reference upgrade for all cables to XLMM2
- Transparent Audio Reference XLMM2 RCA IC for the Lamm L2 (already purchased in preparation for the L2 )

thesaint519

I have decided to changed my direction and build an all Levinson home theater system based on the Salons and the 33H's:

- Levinson 390S
- Levinson 33H
- PS Audio P1000 Power Regenerator
- Revel Ultima Salons - Piano Gloss Black w/ Aluminum Sides
- Grand Prix Audio Monaco Modular Rack w/ Apex footers (4 shelf version)
- Grand Prix Audio F1 Carbon Shelf
- Synergistic Research Resolution Reference X-Series XLR w/ active shielding - Interconnects
- Synergistic Research Resolution Reference X-Series w/ active shielding - Speaker Cables
- Spike Spotters - spike/floor interface

Future upgrades:

- Levinson 40 Audio/Video console
- Levinson 433 (3 channel amp for center & surrounds)
- 46" - 60" LCD HDTV
- Revel Voice Center Channel Speaker
- Revel Embrace Surround Speakers
- Revel B15 Subwoofer
- PS Audio Ultimate Xstream Power Cable (for the 433)
- Grand Prix Audio Monaco Modular Rack w/ Apex footers (two shelf base)
- Synergistic Research Master Control Center

I wanna be like you when I grow up.

thesaint519

By the way, how much of a difference did your Monaco make?

thesaint519

You, my friend, are my new role model. Although I do not aspire to acquire everything on your list of goodies, there are a lot of pieces that we do, or will, have in common. I haven't quite finished my system yet, but I think I've got a great head start. My gear:

My Gear -

- Meridian 561 pre/pro
- Meridian 596 dvd/cd player
- Richard Gray Power Company 1200S
- Bryston 14B-ST amp (2 channels w/ 600w into 8 ohms)
- Revel Ultima Salons (Piano Gloss Black w/ Aluminum Sides)
- Synergistic Research Resolution Reference X-Series
w/ active shielding - Interconnects
- Synergistic Research Resolution Reference X-Series
w/ active shielding - Speaker Cables
- PS Audio Ultimate Lab Cable (w/ 20A IEC for Bryston 14B-ST)
- PS Audio Lab Cable II (w/ 20A plug for RGPC 1200S)
- PS Audio Mini Lab Cable (2 cables; each Meridian)
- Kimber Illuminations D-60 digital cable
- Kimber SC-VU s-video cable (2 pr; from 596 to 561 then to TV)

future upgrades:

- Revel Voice Center Channel Speaker
- Revel Embrace Surround Speakers
- Revel Sub
- 42" - 60" Plasma HDTV
- Bryston 6B-ST amp (3 channels w/ 300w into 8 ohms)
- Two - Three Shelf Grand Prix Audio Monaco Modular Racks
- Synergistic Research Master Control Center

I endeavor to create a world class home theater using an exceptionally uncomprimising two channel foundation. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Ray

thesaint519