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GENERAL SOUND DISCUSSION => GENERAL SOUND DISCUSSION => Topic started by: impulse manslaughter on March 25, 2014, 09:24:49 PM

Title: pictures of your set-up
Post by: impulse manslaughter on March 25, 2014, 09:24:49 PM
Just bought a new house and got my new record player (Pro-Ject) and speakers (Focal) hooked up. Made some shelves for my 7"s and got the 12"s stored in an Ikea Expedit. Upstairs i have a room filled with cd's, books and movies.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/impulsemanslaughter/IMG_2329.jpg)
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: icepick method on March 25, 2014, 10:39:49 PM
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/icepick_method/unnamed_zps00bb7eb7.jpg)

My house is a mess right now.
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: Zeno Marx on March 26, 2014, 01:44:37 AM
Which Focal models are those?
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: impulse manslaughter on March 27, 2014, 10:30:16 AM
Chorus v 806. Never bothered to get decent speakers so this is a big improvement for me.
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: burdizzo on March 27, 2014, 12:51:37 PM
Decent speakers make a huge difference. I too only got good ones earlier this year, along w/ a new Project turntable, and I get much more value out of my records now. Well worth it.
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: acsenger on March 29, 2014, 02:00:34 AM
Most of my LPs are in that wooden box below my hi-fi. Some other records, my tapes and most of my CDs aren't shown on the picture.
(http://i.imgur.com/xUvfVKv.jpg) (http://imgur.com/xUvfVKv)
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: Mattias G on March 29, 2014, 12:58:10 PM
Quote from: impulse manslaughter on March 25, 2014, 09:24:49 PM
Just bought a new house and got my new record player (Pro-Ject) and speakers (Focal) hooked up. Made some shelves for my 7"s and got the 12"s stored in an Ikea Expedit. Upstairs i have a room filled with cd's, books and movies.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/impulsemanslaughter/IMG_2329.jpg)

BEAUTIFUL!!! Where have you bought the 7" boxes?
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: impulse manslaughter on March 29, 2014, 03:16:25 PM
These are wooden boxes from www.protected.de. Made for 130/150 7"s but i have 100/110 in each.
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: WineVomit on March 31, 2014, 06:01:11 PM
Quote from: icepick method on March 25, 2014, 10:39:49 PM
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh231/icepick_method/unnamed_zps00bb7eb7.jpg)

My house is a mess right now.

Fix your records... they should stand up straight as possible... they are warping as I type this...
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: l.b. on March 31, 2014, 11:43:29 PM
Quote from: impulse manslaughter on March 25, 2014, 09:24:49 PM
Just bought a new house and got my new record player (Pro-Ject) and speakers (Focal) hooked up. Made some shelves for my 7"s and got the 12"s stored in an Ikea Expedit. Upstairs i have a room filled with cd's, books and movies.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v707/impulsemanslaughter/IMG_2329.jpg)

nice h100s distort cleveland!!!
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: RG on April 05, 2014, 05:43:28 PM
(http://s2.postimg.org/acz7udzqh/IMG_0495.jpg)

(http://s2.postimg.org/mg4jhyasp/IMG_0496.jpg)

Speakers: PolkAudio Monitor70 Series II
Headphones: Sennheiser HD-600
Amp: Sansui 7000
Turntable: Dual 1219 w/ Shure V15 Type III cartridge
CD player: Sony 5 disc player (who cares, rarely use it)

Not pictured: Nakamichi BX-125 and NAD 6340 cassette decks (both broken). I've been using one of the last model Sony cassette walkmans and running it into my amp with a 1/8" to RCA cable.

The Sansui amp is a monster. Serious power. When I'm listening to the floorspeakers, I can't put the volume much past 4 or else I'll disturb my neighbors (apartment building). Got it for free from a buddy of mine not too long ago, I need to clean it but i've liked it so much since I hooked it up that I haven't bothered. It's got a dead bug in the front display and all the stickers on the buttons have fallen off but I can reprint those easy.

The Sennheiser cans are the most recent addition and my first step into "high end" headphones. They're great, I've been going back and relistening to my favorite recordings and everything sounds so much better.

Next purchase will probably be a tube amp of some sort. Either a tube headphone amp or a tube phono preamp.
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: FreakAnimalFinland on April 05, 2014, 08:32:09 PM
nice taxidermy & flag combo!
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: RG on April 12, 2014, 01:22:19 AM
Quote from: FreakAnimalFinland on April 05, 2014, 08:32:09 PM
nice taxidermy & flag combo!

thanks, ya that ensemble really ties the room together

My grandpa shot the buck, my dad shot the mallard. Dad was going to throw them away during a move but I gladly saved them from the trash. I've never bagged anything I considered worthy of getting done. The thing that looks like a spike coming out of the duck's head is a pheasant tailfeather leaning against the wall

I wanna see more pics of people's setups!
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: burdizzo on April 12, 2014, 10:01:48 AM
Yes, I agree. A good topic.
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: P-K on April 12, 2014, 06:05:26 PM
topic/rooms need more taxidermy!
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: Steve on April 12, 2014, 10:31:47 PM
Get Stuffed!
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: Dr Alex on April 12, 2014, 11:49:51 PM
Quote from: P-K on April 12, 2014, 06:05:26 PM
topic/rooms need more taxidermy!

Anyone have that taxidermy from human?
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: P-K on April 13, 2014, 12:18:25 PM
Quote from: Steve on April 12, 2014, 10:31:47 PM
Get Stuffed!

no, but when dead i can offer something lke this http://www.world-tattoo.ru/new5/1111katsunari-2.jpg (http://www.world-tattoo.ru/new5/1111katsunari-2.jpg)

nice conversation piece, open for bids ;-)
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: urall on April 13, 2014, 10:40:12 PM
i'm wondering how people store their tapes...?
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: impulse manslaughter on April 14, 2014, 10:44:58 AM
Quote from: urall on April 13, 2014, 10:40:12 PM
i'm wondering how people store their tapes...?

I don't have a lot of tapes. They are on my cd shelves.
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: andy vomit on April 14, 2014, 06:04:41 PM
Quote from: urall on April 13, 2014, 10:40:12 PM
i'm wondering how people store their tapes...?

i have some very shitty looking shelves that i built and mounted on my wall (no pic) -- bought a bunch of 1x4 lumber, measured and cut to size.  it's ugly as fuck-- i built it using improper tools and surfaces out of necessity-- but it does the trick.    

or you could just get some of these: http://www.deltamedia.com/BRYCO-CP-48.html?leftmenu=storageracksnav
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: Scat-O-Logy on April 14, 2014, 07:38:25 PM
Quote from: urall on April 13, 2014, 10:40:12 PM
i'm wondering how people store their tapes...?

I have six of THESE (http://protected.de/de/MC-Holzregal-Deluxe-schwarz_6003) mounted on my wall:
(http://protected.de/media/images/popup/6003_MC_HOLZREGAL_DELUXE_SCHWARZ.JPG)
CASSETTE (http://imageshack.com/a/img534/4957/d6eh.jpg) | VINYL (http://imageshack.com/a/img18/8138/1r7o.jpg) | DEAD FORMAT (http://imageshack.com/a/img713/8666/vj5w.jpg)

No pics of my "altar" I'm afraid...
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: Zeno Marx on April 14, 2014, 07:45:57 PM
Quote from: urall on April 13, 2014, 10:40:12 PM
i'm wondering how people store their tapes...?
Old children's clothes dresser.  They're smaller than the adult version and usually have shallow drawers.  But they are furniture and a pain to move.  I'd like to find an old library index card cabinet, but they aren't as easy to locate anymore (and often sell for ridiculous prices).
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: urall on December 16, 2014, 01:27:37 PM
so i'm in the market for a new turntable. Some people listed what kind of turntable they have in  here, but any recommendations ?  I thought the question fitted the topic..
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: Cementimental on December 16, 2014, 08:03:16 PM
Quote from: urall on April 13, 2014, 10:40:12 PM
i'm wondering how people store their tapes...?
In stacks, heaps, and stacks + heaps shoved into boxes and plastic bags :D
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: Zeno Marx on December 16, 2014, 08:53:50 PM
Quote from: urall on December 16, 2014, 01:27:37 PM
so i'm in the market for a new turntable. Some people listed what kind of turntable they have in  here, but any recommendations ?  I thought the question fitted the topic..
I'd go to www.needledoctor.com (http://www.needledoctor.com) and do a search for your price range.  $250-500 should be a decent way to start.  Then, I'd research those models.  I used to recommend the entry level Project table, but I'm not happy with the longevity of the motor.  I've heard similar stories about having to replace the motor as well.  As you're looking at these, I'd try to keep in mind that a good starter cartridge is anywhere from $100-200.  Needledoctor buys in bulk, so you can find some pretty nice deals for both the table and cartridge.  I wouldn't expect to pay anywhere near MSRP, especially for the cartridge.  I also wouldn't hesitate to get on the phone with them to wheel-and-deal.  Decibel in Chicago is another store I'd visit.  If you aren't afraid of buying used, Audiogon is a good place to look as well.
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: cantle on December 17, 2014, 04:42:04 AM
I have 2 taxidermied birds atop my CD shelves, I'd like more but it's hard to find cheap....
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: urall on December 17, 2014, 11:32:51 AM
Quote from: Zeno Marx on December 16, 2014, 08:53:50 PM
Quote from: urall on December 16, 2014, 01:27:37 PM
so i'm in the market for a new turntable. Some people listed what kind of turntable they have in  here, but any recommendations ?  I thought the question fitted the topic..
I'd go to www.needledoctor.com (http://www.needledoctor.com) and do a search for your price range.  $250-500 should be a decent way to start.  Then, I'd research those models.  I used to recommend the entry level Project table, but I'm not happy with the longevity of the motor.  I've heard similar stories about having to replace the motor as well.  As you're looking at these, I'd try to keep in mind that a good starter cartridge is anywhere from $100-200.  Needledoctor buys in bulk, so you can find some pretty nice deals for both the table and cartridge.  I wouldn't expect to pay anywhere near MSRP, especially for the cartridge.  I also wouldn't hesitate to get on the phone with them to wheel-and-deal.  Decibel in Chicago is another store I'd visit.  If you aren't afraid of buying used, Audiogon is a good place to look as well.

thnx for the info!
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: Vermin Marvin on December 17, 2014, 02:37:14 PM
Quote from: cantle on December 17, 2014, 04:42:04 AM
I have 2 taxidermied birds atop my CD shelves, I'd like more but it's hard to find cheap....

Ratpoison and wikipedia?
Title: Re: pictures of your set-up
Post by: cantle on December 17, 2014, 09:27:15 PM
Quote from: Vermin Marvin on December 17, 2014, 02:37:14 PM
Quote from: cantle on December 17, 2014, 04:42:04 AM
I have 2 taxidermied birds atop my CD shelves, I'd like more but it's hard to find cheap....

Ratpoison and wikipedia?

Went down the collecting dead animals route 15 years ago... didn't work out....