Music first! System evolved from 2-channel to 5.1 and now 7.1 channels with multiple subs. Using dedicated 20A powerline. Questions or comments welcome.
Pair(off Audiogon)w/Jon Soderburg Mods. Combines the glorious mid/treble & soundstage of tubed gear with solid-state dynamics + control.
Fosgate FAP-T1+ (Modded)
(<$1k/Woot.com) 2-7.1 channels. Great DAC's & circuitry inside. Very nice for Multi-channel,with mods it rivals the best!
Forte FT-1
Multi-Channel. Used for center and surround channels. Sonic properties are good match for F4's.
Denon DVD-2900(Modded)
Best sounding stock multiplayer I found. SACD & DVD-Audio transcend Redbook CD. SACDmods modified player, which now has a level of detail and musicality that I've only heard from top-notch analogue systems.
DIY MTM 2-way L,C,R,S
Evolved from pair of Ariel/ME2's to 7 satellites; mains are 30lbs w/contoured resin baffle,deadened panels, pair-matched drivers & biwired external crossovers.Flat response >100Hz & fine imaging.
Energy Veritas V2.0i
Solid stands (beatifully made). Damped with mixture of dry sand & cat litter;Using Blu-Tack.
N H T SW-3p
I use 3 equivalent(DIY)NHT1259 for smoothest response in my room. Pipe organ can shake floor! http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/ volume_5_3/nhtsw3psubwoofer.html
RCA/Proscan 38F310
Older 38" HDTV(1920x1080i)still resists replacement(superior contrast/black level). Off-air HD is amazing.
DVDO iScanHD(SDI)
Using this to upsample my DVD's @1080i; Very impressive picture. Won't be going to HDVD/BluRay yet!
DIY Asylum power cord
Bob Crump's shielded 14-3 DIY cords surpass most commercial cords
DIY Silver
Fine Silver Wire inside Teflon tubing, twisted & covered with shield braid and Teflex cover. Eichmann RCA Plugs.
DIY Silver/Copper Braid
Cat-5 Teflon and DH Labs Teflon/Silver wire, braided & covered in Teflex. Audioquest Silver/Copper Spades.
