Sanctum SanctorumSystem edited: New photos added, in addition to one new tweak. posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
First SystemWhat a nice system! I also own a pair of Vandersteen 1Cs, which I use in my second system (and sometimes substitute in my main system). In my opinion, these speakers are highly underrated. After br... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Sanctum SanctorumSystem edited: I've been intrigued with the notion of building a music server for about a year. The opportunity presented itself when a friend was preparing to scrap a Dell C521 computer. The compu... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Sanctum SanctorumBreezer,I have to confess I haven't changed the tubes. The only change I implemented was to replace the elastomer tube dampers with Tube Sox. The net effect was a reduction in microphonics.... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Sanctum SanctorumSystem edited: I got my image back! Yesterday I cooked up a home-brew acoustic treatment for my 58" plasma screen TV. I used 3/4" flat stock to make two hooks for hanging, some velcro and three Sou... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Sanctum SanctorumHome-brew acoustic treatment for 58" plasma screen TV -- I've got my image back! Today I fabricated a simple but effective acoustic treament to hang on my flat screen. I used 3/4" flat st... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Sanctum SanctorumKehut,Thanks for the enthusiastic endorsement. I've thought about moving to the 3.6s but I can't find much fault with the 3.5s. As for the LS5 and VT200, they're not going anywhere. The VT2... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Maggie MagicNice system with well thought-out sensible gear. As a fellow Maggie owner (Virtual Systems, Done for Now, Sanctum Sanctorum), I applaud the choices you've made. I believe Maggies make a lot of sens... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
The CavernLike your system choices you have made. I'm particularly interested in the front wall acoustic treatment you have covering your flat screen TV. Can you provide me with some particulars and tell me ... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
Sanctum SanctorumThanks for your kind remarks. I own and play an eclectic variety of music. I like acoustic -- mainly bebop, mainstream and straight-ahead jazz -- as well as female vocals. I also enjoy Steely Dan, ... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Sanctum SanctorumSage advice. I followed this rule in selecting the present treatments for my room. I will heed your recommendation with my plasma cover. Now, I just need to find the time to create the device. posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Sanctum SanctorumThanks, Dan. I'll check this out. I had been sketching out a sort of "fitted bedsheet" kind of covering encapsulating an absorptive matting of some sort. Because they are lightweight, I e... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
All In One RoomAgain, nice, well thought out system with a concentration on the basics; you can't build a house on shaky foundations is my philosophy. I appreciate your comments and am interested in how y... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Sanctum SanctorumI sure have! I noticed after removing the sound planks and installing the plasma that there is still quite a soundstage, just not with the image specificity that existed before. By this I mean that... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Sanctum SanctorumSystem edited: A lifelong two-channel guy, after nearly three years of deliberation, I decided to pull the trigger and add a fancy-schmancy flat screen TV. The screen of choice was a 58" Panasonic ... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
The Magnepan Altar: RealizationHi Nils, Thanks for the kind words about my system. Regarding the Skylines, through measurement I determined they were not needed in this particular room. In fact, not every treatment I have is in ... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
The Magnepan Altar: RealizationBy the way, you can find my system in "Done for Now", under the title "Sanctum Sanctorum". posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
The Magnepan Altar: RealizationI too worship at the Magnepan altar (Hail Magnepan ... Ommmmm). In any event I think you have done a fine job with your system and with your acoustic treatments. I am on my third dedicated listenin... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Sanctum SanctorumThanks for your complimentary remarks, Chadnliz. Like many audiophiles I think of ways to improve my system. The Vandy subs made a huge difference, not only by supplying that last octave but by all... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Sanctum SanctorumThanks for the enthusiastic support. Sounds like you've got a great system yourself. I used to run my setup with the ARC pre and Krell KMA-160s. Wish I'd kept them; I would have liked to try bi-amp... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Sanctum SanctorumThe acoustic panels are from ASC and RPG. The tube traps and flat panels on the front wall are by ASC, while the abfusers on the side walls and bass traps in the front wall corners are by RPG. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Sanctum SanctorumJeffnc, When I finished the basement, I instructed the electrician to include my four dedicated 20-amp lines; I told him where I wanted each receptacle placed and made certain each was on its own 2... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Sanctum SanctorumDywang1, I am using a pair of the Vandersteen M5-HPB balanced high-pass filters with my system. They are inserted in the signal path between the preamp and power amplifier and may be adjusted for a... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Sanctum SanctorumIn my opinion, there is no substitute for a good, stout line to feed your system. I have read all of the reviews about high-priced power cords and the argument they represent the first four or so f... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Music TranscendentBarry, Thanks for the sage advice on the stands. I would love to have the flexibility associated with bi- or tri-amping as you have (Never should have sold my Krell KMA-160s). I am able to tailor r... posted over 16 years ago | View comment |