Well, I replaced the BDP-83 with Oppo's new BDP-93 and I'm loving it. The 93 offers more networking and streaming features along with better DVD display. It was well worth the $499 (same as the 83) I spent. The 83 has been moved to the bedroom system, a nice upgrade there over the DV-81 and Insignia BluRay player I had. Oppo sure does make some nice products!
- Bang & Olufsen BG 9000: Turntable
Linear tracking turntable with MMC1 and MMC2 cartridges.
- Bang & Olufsen MMC-1: Cartridge
Main cartridge. Sapphire cantilever, hand calibrated. This cartridge's measured response is ruler flat from 20Hz to 20KHz.
- Bang & Olufsen MMC-2: Cartridge
Backup cartridge, MMC-1s that are not "perfect" become MMC-2s. My MMC-1 *is* perfect and this one doesn't sound too shabby, either!
- Yamaha KX-690: Cassette Deck
3 head cassette deck with Dolby B/C/S.
- Harman Kardon Signature 2.0: Pre-Pro
Nice pre-pro. One of the greatest bargains in hi-fi, I paid all of $375 for this awesome piece.
- Butler TDB-5150: 5 Channel Tube Amp
5 channel, 150-225 wpc. Purchased new-in-the-box from original owner, never powered-up!! This amp has lived up to all the glowing praise heaped upon it by reviewers and owners. It sounds *magnificent* with more than ample reserves and a sweet yet dynaminc and punchy sound. The bass output is prodigious, sounds like I upgraded to a 15" sub. And seeing those 5 glowing blue tubes really turns me on. The system took a major leap forward when I put this piece in.
- Gallo Acoustics Reference 3.1: Front Speakers
Black with cherry base. All the accolades are well-deserved, these speakers are remarkable! The
- Gallo Acoustics Reference AV: Rear Speakers
Wall-mounted version of Reference 3. Used for back channels.
- Gallo Acoustics Reference AV: Center Speaker
Black. Used for center channel. Nice complement to the Ref. 3 fronts.
- Earthquake SuperNova MKIV-10B: Subwoofer
Black ash laminate, 10" main driver with 10" passive radiator, 400 watt class "AB" amp, 24 dB per octave filter from 40 Hz to 160 Hz.
- Alpha-Core Goertz MI-2 Python: Speaker Cable
12 ft. single run. Very smooth and detailed sounding. Even folks who know nothing about hi-fi think these look great!
- Music Boy/Petra RCA Interconnects
Inexepnsive, yet great sounding.
- Mitsubishi 60638 - 60 Inch DLP 3D HDTV
60" 3D ready DLP HDTV. Incredible bu from BestBuy Online - $797 + $69 shipping for this TV AND an Insignia Wireless BluRay player!! The picture is outstanding, one of the best I've ever seen. I am SO glad I bought this TV!