I've had a dual-function 2CH/HT setup for many years, and decided it was time to dedicate a room specifically for my analog setup. Nothing pleases me more (well, within reason ) than playing and listening to vinyl. I'm lucky to have amassed a sizeable collection over 40 years, so I have a little bit of just about every genre. My LP collection, more so than my gear, is my pride and joy and I continue to seek out both old and new pressings/artists.
My gear most definitely falls into the "low-fi" and "mid-fi" range, but it still gives me a tremendous amount of satisfaction,pleasure and joy. I had some upgrades planned, but they needed to be put on the backburner for a while. This was a little bit disheartening, but I know they'll eventually find a place on my rack.
Component List:
Yahama HTR-6190B Audio-video receiver (RX-V1800 equivelant)
Monster HDP2400 Power Centre
LG Blu-ray player used for the odd CD playback.
VALAB/King Cable IC's (2 pairs)
VALAB/King Cable speaker cabling
Tonar Vinyline 4189 Phono stage (MM/MC capable)
Nottingham Analogue Horizon SE turntable
Grado Reference Platinum MI cartridge
Totem Sttaf speakers (Rosewood finish)
I just finished painting and installing the component rack yesterday, and I still have wall-to-wall/floor-to-ceiling curtains to come, acoustic treatments and LP picture frames to add some colour and interest. I will also be suspending a light fixture directly above the turntable for added ambiance and effect.
Speakers are set up 66" apart from centre of each, 3.5' from the front wall and 2.5' from the side walls. I have setup my listening chair to roughly represent an equilateral triangle, so I can experiment with near-field listening. I will be measuring to obtain a completely accurate triangle later today. The speakers are fired straight ahead for now, and I will leave them in this position for the time being. No real critical listening can begin until such time as I have the curtains and acoustic treatments in place. I hope to have them installed within about one month. Once installed I want to bring them in even closer and form a smaller triangle. I have no idea what it will sound like, but I'm looking forward to testing it out.
So there you have it...My Humble 2CH Room.
Thank you for visiting and you may now return to our regularly scheduled broadcast!
John
My gear most definitely falls into the "low-fi" and "mid-fi" range, but it still gives me a tremendous amount of satisfaction,pleasure and joy. I had some upgrades planned, but they needed to be put on the backburner for a while. This was a little bit disheartening, but I know they'll eventually find a place on my rack.
Component List:
Yahama HTR-6190B Audio-video receiver (RX-V1800 equivelant)
Monster HDP2400 Power Centre
LG Blu-ray player used for the odd CD playback.
VALAB/King Cable IC's (2 pairs)
VALAB/King Cable speaker cabling
Tonar Vinyline 4189 Phono stage (MM/MC capable)
Nottingham Analogue Horizon SE turntable
Grado Reference Platinum MI cartridge
Totem Sttaf speakers (Rosewood finish)
I just finished painting and installing the component rack yesterday, and I still have wall-to-wall/floor-to-ceiling curtains to come, acoustic treatments and LP picture frames to add some colour and interest. I will also be suspending a light fixture directly above the turntable for added ambiance and effect.
Speakers are set up 66" apart from centre of each, 3.5' from the front wall and 2.5' from the side walls. I have setup my listening chair to roughly represent an equilateral triangle, so I can experiment with near-field listening. I will be measuring to obtain a completely accurate triangle later today. The speakers are fired straight ahead for now, and I will leave them in this position for the time being. No real critical listening can begin until such time as I have the curtains and acoustic treatments in place. I hope to have them installed within about one month. Once installed I want to bring them in even closer and form a smaller triangle. I have no idea what it will sound like, but I'm looking forward to testing it out.
So there you have it...My Humble 2CH Room.
Thank you for visiting and you may now return to our regularly scheduled broadcast!
John