Will Meyer 1,114 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Here’s my system in my Study. It’s a repurposed bedroom, so it’s not the optimal for acoustics, but I’m happy with it. My Carver stack on the left is (From Bottom up): TFM-45 purchased from and rebuilt by Ray, this drives Magnepan LRS speakers TFM-35 purchased from Carter and rebuilt by Greg, this drives JBL LX-55 (10 inch 3 ways) TFM-35 rebuilt by Ray, this drives Altec System 3’s (8 inch, 4 driver, 3 ways) TL-3600 10 disk CD changer TD-1400 Cassette SD/A-490t CD Player C-15v (Note: Greg is rebuilding my C-16 – This will be slotted in - replacing the C-15v) DPL-20 (currently not connected, but will be connected to an external processor circuit on the C-16 for remote function and playing with sound effects for casual listening). TX-12 Tuner purchased from Carter Teac X-10 Open Reel deck The stack on the right contains (again bottom up): Adcom ACE-515 (hidden from view) Yaqin SD-CD3 Tube Buffer Yamaha DVD-C740 CD/DVD Changer ADC SS-525X Equalizer Harman Kardon T50C Turntable with an Audio-Technica AT160ML cartridge. In addition, I have a Pioneer SW-MkII subwoofer under the desk. The surplus Pier 1 racks are working out for now. Future plans are building a wooden rack, replacing the Pier 1 shelves, but will follow a similar layout/design. And of course, upgrading the C-15v with a refreshed C-16 complete with Gundry filter. I have 2 other Carver Systems, one in the shop and the other in my wife’s office. I’ll attach pics of those shortly. Currently, I’m putting together my Home Theater/Music system. I’ve got all the gear for that. The centerpiece for the music system is a 4000t that recently came back from Nelion all rebuilt. When that is finished, in a couple of weeks, I shall post that system. I want to thank everyone on this site for their advice and guidance. The postings have been most helpful. I really like the technical discussion and the ability to reference archived threads and past discussions. Thanks All! 4 5 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daddyjt 6,075 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 1 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PMAT 1,412 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Impressive congregation of electronics 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dadvw 2,239 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Nice collection of gear Will! You are infected with OCCD! The gear looks nice together, kinda like family........grin 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewJohn 4,276 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Love that stack, Will. And those racks..., Very nice. 2 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dennis47 538 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Impressive stack Will! Love those Carver components with round VU meters. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bfg4wd 107 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Nice setup! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob 2,061 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Holy shiznitt. I think you need a DJ station. Nice collection. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aceman117 594 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Love that stack! Nice setup!😎 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4krow 2,483 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 O God,,, he has a TT AND a RR. Just when I thought I was all caught up. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Community Admin Sk1Bum 8,407 Posted February 13 Community Admin Share Posted February 13 Awesome setup Will! I look forward to seeing your other systems. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie 15,695 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 I'm impressed Will; good job so far! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLB111 184 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Beautiful Will. Are those things reproducing on their own? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bobby1970 1,184 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Wow! Black Carvers.. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peck555 365 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Very nice, bet it sounds great 😊 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Walrus Gumboot 196 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 (edited) A crazy collection of gear, surely your chest is bursting with pride. Interesting to see the reel to reel tape player but I don't hear much about them on the site; how does its sound compare with other forms of media in your system? Edited February 14 by Walrus Gumboot 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Will Meyer 1,114 Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 I like the reel to reel. I actually have two, the other is an Akai GX-636. I use them daily, largely for background music while I work. The tape is twice as wide as a cassette, while the speed is twice as fast on its slowest setting (3.75 ips) or 4 times as fast (7.5 ips) at its fastest (cassette plays at 1.875 ips), so it has a much better response than a cassette. I use only new tapes. The sound is great, it does have a very analog sound to it. My first reel to reel was a Sony TC-850. It had a alot of noticable hiss. My current units have none. I've found a tech wizard in Surrey, B.C., Canada. He's refreshed both of my decks. Its hard to find a tech with both the knowledge and equipment to service this type of equipment, I was lucky since he's so close - its only a couple hour drive when the borders are open. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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