System Pics 2016

Chris Bell posted:

No changes in 2015, very happy with the system. 552 and 500 will require overhaul in 2016 as they are both first generation.  DR upgrade is also in the plans.  

System: LP12/ARO/Kleos SL/Superline/Supercap DR + NDS/2x555ps + 552 + 500 + Kudos Titans T88.  

 

  

 

I'm always wowed by your pics, Chris. The system, the room and especially the view. Wonderful.

Mike

p. posted:

Iconoclast posted:

p. posted:

I really enjoy browsing through all these different systems and room setups, so please let me contribute some pictures of my listening area right next to the dining table / work desk table.

Most of the time I listen to music while doing some work or having dinner - this is when I choose convenient replay from my MacBook. For dedicated music listing on my listing chair or with friends coming over, I prefer vinyl.

Usually I listen at very moderate volume (9am on the volume knob, max 10) and prefer speed, timing and a nice vocals over deep bass, thus the 2-way bookshelf speakers. And in my eyes they look much nicer in this small listening area compared to the ones I had before.

Please feel free to comment - cheers, p.

Nice minimalist setup - lots of potential.  Are the speakers Atohm GT1s?  If so how do they get along with the XS?

Thanks, ICONOCLAST. The speakers are custom made by my NAIM dealer:

• Scan-Speak tweeters same model als used in old NAIM speakers (SBL, DBL...)
• Scan-Speak midwoofer 15W/9531 G01 paper cone reinforced with wood fibre
• Crossover with Mundorf Supreme silver-gold-oil Caps 

 

The dealer also offers Ovators, B&W, Kudos and some other brands, but for my ears and music his custom made series gives me the most listening pleasure.

Interesting - they look a lot like the GT1 Special Edition that were made for Devialet. I've been trying to get hold of a pair without having to buy the whole kit but no dice.

Chris Bell posted:

No changes in 2015, very happy with the system. 552 and 500 will require overhaul in 2016 as they are both first generation.  DR upgrade is also in the plans.  

System: LP12/ARO/Kleos SL/Superline/Supercap DR + NDS/2x555ps + 552 + 500 + Kudos Titans T88.  

 

  

 

I actually hate these pictures; cheap system, crummy view, dumpy house - what's not to hate?

If I lived there I don't know that I would ever leave that room - just slide my meals under the door.

Always a stunning and "envy" producing set of pics from Chris...absolutely breathtaking.

Chris Bell posted:

No changes in 2015, very happy with the system. 552 and 500 will require overhaul in 2016 as they are both first generation.  DR upgrade is also in the plans.  

System: LP12/ARO/Kleos SL/Superline/Supercap DR + NDS/2x555ps + 552 + 500 + Kudos Titans T88.   

absolutely excellent system and listening room to go with it -- and a view to kill for... 

enjoy

ken

rjstaines posted:

Hi RJ,

Gorgeous system and room, plus an ingenious solution to the excessive width of the Fraim. 

I see you have B&W centre and rears for the surround sound, but what exact models are they and do you find they integrate well with the stereo fronts?

I have B&W 804Ds with Monitor Audio and would like to go for all B&W, but can't justify the money or the space required for an all 800 surround package.

Keith

Sorry I bet this has been covered a million times before (I have searched the forum but can't find anything)

I am trying to up load some pictures from my ipad. How the hell do you do it?

cheers

Chris

rjstaines posted:

Wow!!! - I can only imagine how good that system sounds - fantastic !

Al

Put the photobucket app on your iPad. Upload the pictures to photobucket. Copy the direct link. Hit the little mountain along the top bar of the add reply box. Paste the direct link. Done. 

Happy 2016!

A couple of pics of my place

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@Chris Bell

Chris - did you do any measurements before going for your acoustic panels, or did you just give them a go?  I like the look of those - they're almost art - and could easily imagine some on the wall behind my seating position.

rjstaines posted:

TV seems too small - a recommended upgrade would be a projector and drop-down screen to fill the area between the main speakers, so that video experience better complements the aural...

Gavin B posted:

@Chris Bell

Chris - did you do any measurements before going for your acoustic panels, or did you just give them a go?  I like the look of those - they're almost art - and could easily imagine some on the wall behind my seating position.

Good question - I was wondering the same thing.

Those diffusion panels are supposed to improve mid and high frequencies but in what way? By attenuating them or by making them more focused?

I could always use a bit more focus and articulation in the bass and/or a bit less shouty in the mids but I don't have a problem with sibilance or over etched treble.

Might be worth sending Vicoustics an email?

For a modest fee, they will analyze your room and provide recommendations. Perhaps not as precise as an in house measurement, but useful nonetheless. 

My room has benefited from their products , and yes , they look quite nice for acoustic treatments.

ATB,

Mark

Few pics of a system in progress...  currently trying to figure out where to put a PSU

Adam Zielinski posted:

Few pics of a system in progress...  currently trying to figure out where to put a PSU

 

Nice room Adam.

Getting the hang of posting pictures on the forum....

These are a Christmas present to myself!

And here is a 3rd pic...

gary yeowell posted:

Adam Zielinski posted:

Few pics of a system in progress...  currently trying to figure out where to put a PSU

 

 

Nice room Adam.

Thanks - it's my library / music room....

Very impressive indeed, Adam.

But how on Earth do you reach the books in the top shelf? Are you an ex basketball player by any chance?

Very neat and tidy Adam- I really like the esthetic. What wood is your LP12 plinth?

ATB,

Mark

Hmack posted:

Very impressive indeed, Adam.

But how on Earth do you reach the books in the top shelf? Are you an ex basketball player by any chance?

I'd have to be a veeeeeerrrryyyy tall one

There is a movable ladder - visible in the first pic, behind a speaker. That's what the chrome railing is for.

Steve2 posted:

Getting the hang of posting pictures on the forum....

 

These are a Christmas present to myself!

Those are the best presents: from me to me

How do they sound?

varyat posted:

Very neat and tidy Adam- I really like the esthetic. What wood is your LP12 plinth?

ATB,

Mark

Thanks Mark. It's oak. Chosen purely to match the oak floor and a shelf it sits on

Nice one Adam !

Adam Zielinski posted:

Few pics of a system in progress...  currently trying to figure out where to put a PSU

 

Gorgeous system Adam. Looks to have a high SAF, in the 9+ range.