Obsessed (Again)Happy holidays everyone. The season has slowed my brisk pace to a crawl. I am hoping to have spackle and sanding done by Wednesday and painter starting Friday. Carpet maybe first week in Ja... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
ozy's systemI'm in no rush as my current system is sensational and I love my Vienna Acoustics Der Muzik 's. I'm looking for the next step and that will require many hours of auditions and fun times. Both are w... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
ozy's systemReally. I thought the Evo MM2/3, and certainly the MM7 would be equal in quality but different in flavor to the Utopia Stella EM and Grand EM. I am trying to find a pair to hear. Have you heard them? posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
ozy's systemOf course. I am seriously considering a pair of Stella Utopia's. I spoke with Focal and they said that with the many adjustments available on the Stella Utopia's, they can fit in smaller ro... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Obsessed (Again)System edited: Sheetrock done. Spackle neck, then paint, molding and carpet. Getting very excited!! posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
ozy's systemThanks Ozy. Wow, on multiple measurements. I am surprised that they need to be so far from the front wall, and more surprised that they are only 5.5 feet apart. That's good to know. I guess... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
ozy's systemOops. Just checked the email. 35x15x10 posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
ozy's systemThanks. What is the geometry of your speaker setup, if I may ask?How far are speakers from each other, from side & back walls?How far are you sitting from speakers?If I ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
ozy's systemThanks Ozy!I took your advice. 911mk3's it is. I'll save up and when I can move to two 909mk5's I will. I spoke to an old timer Audiophile who frequently plays with Uber gear (MBL, Burmeste... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
ozy's systemHi Ozy,I am in the process of transitioning over to Burmester 077 and 911mk3 monoblocks. I am curious if you tried the 911mk3's before going with the big gun 909's? I have heard that while ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Obsessed (Again)The GTX is pure copper with a micro thin gold or rhodium plating. The Afterburner is a fine copper alloy. My current Power Ports are 15 coats of high purity nickel over solid copper. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Obsessed (Again)System edited: Updated pictures. Sheetrock is going up today and this week. I'll post new pics when Sheetrock is done. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Obsessed (Again)Gold or Rhodium I think. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Obsessed (Again)Thanks Zephyr. It is truly a labor of love!!I currently have four PS Audio Powerport outlets; I've had them for years. I was thinking of going all out for the Furutech GTX-D Rhodium out... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Obsessed (Again)Zephyr - definitely going to do the EP-2750's for my 4 equipment circuits. I may not for my dedicated accessory circuit. Spending a lot now, so they will have to wait bI have an equally exp... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Obsessed (Again)Sheetrock goes up Sunday and next week. All electrical is done. Then spakle, molding, paint, carpet, treatments, furniture and stereo in. Realistically hoping for a mid to late January move in. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Obsessed (Again)Zephyr- why not double up and put a power surge protection unit in my sub-panel? I'm American, isn't more always better? posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Obsessed (Again)Opinions on type of diffuser for 1st reflection on side walls? RPG skyline type omnidirectional diffusion vs Vertical Slot diffusion like the GIK Q7D style which only diffuses horizontally? I have ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Obsessed (Again)Room is framed, wired and insulated. I just wired the sub panel into the main today. I ran 4/3 Romex from sub to main. Did I complain about working with 10/2??? Once working with 4/3, 10/2 is cake!... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Obsessed (Again)I ran 4 20amp dedicated lines. 10 gauge wire. 2 up front - 1 for each amp2 into a double gang behind the rack. Analog and digital as far my thoughts go....That 10 gauge wire is ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Obsessed (Again)Is there any point to running 2 dedicated lines to the rack? One for analog/one for digital?Amps get their own circuit. Or am I just asking for ground loop issues? posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Obsessed (Again)It's a basement room. Not concerned about isolation. The room acoustics, size and shape were designed by Rives Audio, I trust them. Any corners will be address with treatments. Thanks. ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Obsessed (Again)Thanks Goose. I'm concerned about that with a primary duct in my ceiling. But on the upside, it's a very wide conduit so resistance should be low. I'm insulating the crap out of that area. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Obsessed (Again)System edited: Just posted early construction pictures. Room is in basement. I marked out my utility outlets and dedicated circuit outlets. 5 dedicated 20 amp circuits: 2 dedicated 20 amp outlets i... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Obsessed (Again)Hi allConstruction to begin this Fridayfinal sizing:15' x 18.5' x 9'The last 4'8" of ceiling will have to drop 18" to accommodate HVAC and a support structure in the c... posted over 11 years ago | View comment |