stereo_dog 176 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 INSERT PIC INSERT PIC ETC The Chain Digital Source Toshiba HD-XA1 HD-DVD player, Samsung BD-1400 Blu-Ray player, Sony DVP-NC665P six-disk changer, Cambridge audio CD player Entech 205.2 DAC Analog Source JVC QL-5 TT Other Sources Signal Processors Pre Amp Dodd ELP tube pre, Cambridge Audio 640P phono preamp, Yamaha RX-V2600 Power Amp Carver M-500t (3), Carver Silver Nine t's, Dynaco MK-III tube amps Speakers Altec Lansing Model 14, Acoustic Research AR-90's Subwoofer Speaker Cables Interconnects Power Cables Headphones/Amp System Rack Power Conditioning Monster Power HTS-3600 MKII, APC H15 Tuning and Tweaks Other Components OK, here goes....the following pics are from my main HT / two-channel system (it does double duty). Overall shot of my very full stereo cabinet:A closer shot of equipment:Toshiba HD-XA1 HD-DVD player, Samsung BD-1400 Blu-Ray player, Sony DVP-NC665P six-disk changer (for my wife), Dodd ELP tube pre, Entech 205.2 DAC, speaker/source switch, Cambridge Audio 640P phono preamp, Cambridge audio CD player, Carver M-500t's, Monster Power HTS-3600 MKII, Dynaco MK-III tube amps, APC H15 power conditioner, JVC QL-5 TT.Carver Silver Nine t's, Yamaha RX-V2600 (used for preamp/processor in home theater)Altec Lansing Model 14 speakers (inner), Acoustic Research AR-90's (outer)Close-ups of speakersThanks for looking. Others systems as I get my photo-taking patience back. (maybe a beer or three will help) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord 1,054 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 That looks great. The cabinet is perfect and looks like there's some nice gear in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxxx 33 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 -hehe... -mr sdog; i was just gonna ask you to post pics [close-ups], of your blocks -for eIther the 7t thread or in the 'mods' Forum -would appreciate -gotta stare awhile -=d> =d> =d> =d> =d> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. M-500t 0 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Man Joe; You really are THE STEREO_DOG...........................You dog ! :d/ Very very nice with all those Rizers. Wait till he gets his new AL-III's hooked up to those blocks Mx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichP714 3,140 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Very nice setup; and you can hide it away....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow 207 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Very nice lots of great gear there=d> REGARDS SNOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reese 47 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 beautiful and a beautiful job done!!!!! =d> =d> =d> =d> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snarffydoggy 1 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 All I can do is dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBI56 22 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Nice stuff stereo_dog, but yur equipment list seems to be off a bit. I don't see the Empire TT but I do see a pair of Dynakit amps which are not listed. Which ones are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereo_dog 176 Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Nice stuff stereo_dog' date=' but yur equipment list seems to be off a bit. I don't see the Empire TT but I do see a pair of Dynakit amps which are not listed. Which ones are they?[/quote'] The Empire is in the M. bedroom, pics coming. You're right, I forgot the Dynacos, I'll fix that. When I made my signature, I was going from memory at the office. Thanks for all the nice comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD 229 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I was ogling those Dynaco's too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest t-mitch4 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Great looking system. Lovely cabinetry. Thanks for posting the photographs. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgrau 84 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Nice "stuff", Stereo_Dog. One query: any concerns about heat buildup of the stacked amps in enclosed (5 sides) spaces? I know the Carver Owner's manuals warn about this...or do you have vents somewhere that don't show or circulation fans? I'm sure it works (or you'd probably have fried something long ago); just curious. Another nit/suggestion: if you ever had the time/inclination, I bet some kind of HW veneer (front only) on your 'tainment center would really jazz it up and make it a real "shrine" for all that Carver/other gear! Maple, Walnut, Cherry, etc., depending on rest of room colors. But if you did Maple veneer, spend a few extra bucks and get the burled Maple; that stuff is sooo beautiful (wish I'd used that for my speak faces instead of "regular" maple which is ok, but a little too uniform... Veneers are relatively cheap and with contact cement, not that hard to install....just a suggest; very nice either way! add: after 2nd look, maybe you'd only need to do the drawer fronts; some of the rest looks to already be hardwood... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewithrow 0 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Very nice my friend....!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereo_dog 176 Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Nice "stuff", Stereo_Dog. One query: any concerns about heat buildup of the stacked amps in enclosed (5 sides) spaces? I know the Carver Owner's manuals warn about this...or do you have vents somewhere that don't show or circulation fans? I'm sure it works (or you'd probably have fried something long ago); just curious. Another nit/suggestion: if you ever had the time/inclination, I bet some kind of HW veneer (front only) on your 'tainment center would really jazz it up and make it a real "shrine" for all that Carver/other gear! Maple, Walnut, Cherry, etc., depending on rest of room colors. But if you did Maple veneer, spend a few extra bucks and get the burled Maple; that stuff is sooo beautiful (wish I'd used that for my speak faces instead of "regular" maple which is ok, but a little too uniform... Veneers are relatively cheap and with contact cement, not that hard to install....just a suggest; very nice either way! add: after 2nd look, maybe you'd only need to do the drawer fronts; some of the rest looks to already be hardwood... I have several vents cut out of the back of the cabinet. I also have two cooling fans that I have yet to install (must remove the majority of the equip. to do it). When I'm really cranking, I keep the doors open or ajar to help air flow. When I'm running the Dynacos, the doors are wide open, it helps heat the room! Actually, the whole entertainment center is solid oak and oak veneers. or were you thinking a contrasting veneer. Let me know what you were thinking, I'm curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDR 1,189 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Very nice Mr Dog. =d> =d> =d> I wish I could put all of my stuff in a cabinet like that, I dont have the room. Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrankieD Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Beautiful set-up. I'm envious! Three M500t's. I wasn't sure what Elgrau meant about the veneers either. I went back & looked at the drawers & they seem to be matched from a single sheet of oak. Awesome. Really looks good. A friend of mine had a pair of Dynaco amps similar to those. 60 or 70 watts per channel back in 72. He was living in his grandmothers basement & the amps did indeed provide heat. Great sound too FrankieD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxxx 33 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I wasn't sure what Elgrau meant about the veneers either. I went back & looked at the drawers & they seem to be matched from a single sheet of oak.FrankieD -i let the mouse pick out wood trim etc...to match the household,,,i just pay [sucker] -but; mr sdog's cabinet looks to me, like the very same wood as his trim -dang, i love wood [walls/trim/furniture] on about anything !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereo_dog 176 Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 FrankieD, the dynacos are MK-III's, rebuilt and updated with binding posts, power switch, power cord, sockets, etc., but not heavily modified. They put out about 60 wpc, of good tube power. They are currently anchoring my two-channel system, with the tube pre, TT and CD player. MM, as you can see, I love the wood, too, all oak, although I really like the real walnut veneer on the speaks. This is the only room in the house that I can get comfortable in, easy to see why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBI56 22 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Love those big Altecs!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Pwr 762 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Nice equipment, love the cabinet looks really good. Makes me want to finish my equip. rack so I can have my stuff all together and easier to get at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereo_dog 176 Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 Love those big Altecs!!! Yeah OBI, those are my current favorites, until Rick's AL-III's arrive, that is. Thanks Blues Pwr, it helps keep the equip. less dusty (a little less, anyway), and the equip. can be out of site when not in use. That's why we went with a projector in here, the screen pulls down over our bay window when in use, and up and out of the way when not in use, allowing my wife her view of the back yard, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgrau 84 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 oh, ok; the drawer fronts at 1st look appeared to me to be just simply plywood (picture perhaps does not do them justice!). But after looking again, I can see that they are indeed oak...and I'm sure beautiful in "real life'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. M-500t 0 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 They are going to look sweet in your home Joe. I'm sure the Mrs. will be pleased.[-o< o:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stereo_dog 176 Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 They are going to look sweet in your home Joe. I'm sure the Mrs. will be pleased.[-o< o:) It's nice to have an OCCD support group. o:) o:) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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