It's that time of year again, so welcome to System Pics 2016. Let's hope it's a happy and healthy year for everyone.
Here's are a couple of pictures of my stuff to get us started: with the exception of a Powerline everything is changed since this time last year, even the carpet and paintwork.
Wow!!! If it sounds as good as it looks you must be in audio nirvana.
Is that some custom Isoblue under the TV?
Glad to see a nod to 'Graceland' in there as well
Posted on: 14 January 2016 by John Burrow
Thank you for the compliment, I does indeed sound amazing, at some stage i need to get a rug under the coffee table which will dampen things, but for now it's not a priority. I did have the A/V shelves made up the match the audio rack(don't tell isoblue) it's very practical for all the messy A/V gear. As for the records, sadly I'm not using the TT a lot as the NDS sounds so good.
Posted on: 14 January 2016 by tonym
DrMark posted:
tonym posted:
Dibble -
Very artfully done Tony!
Was this taken with a film camera? If so, what speed film? If not, how did you get the grainy look that can be so cool in B&W photography?
Hi Mark, just done in Lightroom, converted to b&w & heavy grain added.
Posted on: 14 January 2016 by TOBYJUG
Looks angry but a little tearful
Posted on: 14 January 2016 by ken c
TOBYJUG posted:
Looks angry but a little tearful
i once convinced myself that that tear was a bit od dirt!!!
enjoy
ken
Posted on: 14 January 2016 by ken c
tonym posted:
Dibble -
that photo actually gives a hint to some delighful engineering behind this speaker. and its not just about size.
enjoy
ken
Posted on: 14 January 2016 by tonym
About time you came over for a listen Ken!
Posted on: 14 January 2016 by ken c
tonym posted:
About time you came over for a listen Ken!
yes, definitely Tony ...
enjoy
ken
Posted on: 14 January 2016 by Dave***t
Not long ago I missed out on some fraimlite at a real bargain price on ebay. So I decided to forget about racks for a while and make the best of the Ikea corras I already had.
Got hold of a 'donor' corras, took the shelf and base off it, added some spikes, and voilà! It's only humble, but I think it looks nice and sounds great.
Posted on: 15 January 2016 by james n
John Burrow posted:
This is my system in downtown Sydney, I've just retired so this is it for a while. My photographer friend helped out so we look some artistic license.
Not long ago I missed out on some fraimlite at a real bargain price on ebay. So I decided to forget about racks for a while and make the best of the Ikea corras I already had.
Dave,
I think I bagged that (black) Fraimlite, I'd guessed the really stupidly cheap set was because there was no naim logo on the photo of the base unit but it duly arrived with logo plate. If it's any consolation your solution looks great..
Chris
Posted on: 15 January 2016 by Dave***t
Fueller posted:
Dave***t posted:
Not long ago I missed out on some fraimlite at a real bargain price on ebay. So I decided to forget about racks for a while and make the best of the Ikea corras I already had.
Dave,
I think I bagged that (black) Fraimlite, I'd guessed the really stupidly cheap set was because there was no naim logo on the photo of the base unit but it duly arrived with logo plate. If it's any consolation your solution looks great..
Chris
If it was not long before Christmas, then yeah, it could have been the same ones. Thing is, there were three available that I could see, two of which did have the logo, one of which went for under £300(!). Seems you lucked out even more, haha! I was out of the country at the time, and my GF who was bidding for me fluffed up the bid, otherwise I'd have got one of them. Not her fault, she's just not all that used to ebay.
Never mind, at least they went to good homes, I'm sure. Hope you're happy with the one you got - how have you found it, any noticeable changes? And cheers, that is some small consolation
Posted on: 15 January 2016 by james n
Not much different for 2016 although this year may see a change of speakers. A Melco N1A has replaced my Mac as the main source. I'm still not completely Naimless - i've got Fraim Chips under all my spikes
Posted on: 15 January 2016 by Fueller
Yep it was the same ones - I 'won' 2 sets as I needed 5 shelves so bagged the £155! set and the one for just over £300. I've now got a spare base but if I can get 1 more shelf I'll make 2 stacks and replace the TV stand. I cant say I noticed that much difference, maybe a bit smoother sound and less edge (I was using a 20year old soundstyle rack with glass shelves before). TBH I bought just as much for aesthetics and certainly looks much better now. Ought to post some pics but my living room and photography skills will be put to shame here!
Posted on: 15 January 2016 by Dave***t
Fueller posted:
Ought to post some pics but my living room and photography skills will be put to shame here!
It's true that some here have really lovely rooms, and that's a large part of the pleasure of seeing the photos. But I think there's a place for the rest of us, too - why do you think I only posted a close up of the system!?
Posted on: 15 January 2016 by ken c
james n posted:
Not much different for 2016 although this year may see a change of speakers. A Melco N1A has replaced my Mac as the main source. I'm still not completely Naimless - i've got Fraim Chips under all my spikes
lovely rug! John Lewis?
... and of course lovely system to match...
enjoy
ken
Posted on: 15 January 2016 by Cheekymonkey71
John Burrow posted:
This is my system in downtown Sydney, I've just retired so this is it for a while. My photographer friend helped out so we look some artistic license.
Stunning looking system! My dealer was only saying yesterday how good he thinks your Neats are with Naim kit. I take it you love them? I'm looking to upgrade my motive 1's with a 250DR on the way too... ��
Posted on: 15 January 2016 by gary yeowell
james n posted:
Not much different for 2016 although this year may see a change of speakers. A Melco N1A has replaced my Mac as the main source. I'm still not completely Naimless - i've got Fraim Chips under all my spikes
Great room James.
Posted on: 15 January 2016 by Dan43
james n posted:
Not much different for 2016 although this year may see a change of speakers. A Melco N1A has replaced my Mac as the main source. I'm still not completely Naimless - i've got Fraim Chips under all my spikes
Very nice James.
Just had a demo of Melco delivering to Sopra 2, it does appear to be popular with major HiFi Companies, this dealer mentioned out of 24 Companies 20 had a Melco. Not quite the right thread but any thoughts to add would be great.
Posted on: 16 January 2016 by gazla
Main system ... Not the final position, but works for now ...
Main system ... Not the final position, but works for now ...