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24 September 2006, 11:21 AM | #1 |
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What kind of stereo equip do we Rolex wearers have?
I wonder if there are other -- perhaps unexpected -- parallels among us.
I have an Outlaw Audio 1050 which I pretty much use as a pre-amp at this stage. Power comes from Cambridge Audio P500s. Canton speakers (German -- very Rolexish). I have them on cool Pinnacle speaker stands that were ~$42. They are REALLY good looking. Outlaw subwoofer. I also have a device whose name escapes me that sends a wireless signal to a receiver in the kitchen so I can have music out there. I have a $29 T-Amp that powers a pair of Dahlquist towers. Not one of your expensive racks, but sounds SUPER and fits my small Manhattan apartment GREAT! Subwoofermadatejust |
24 September 2006, 11:33 AM | #2 |
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I have a BOSE radio on top of my TV, does that count?
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24 September 2006, 12:27 PM | #3 |
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StingRay tube poweramp from Manley Labs
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24 September 2006, 02:21 PM | #4 |
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Mine was a bargin........................buy one speaker, get one free.
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24 September 2006, 03:26 PM | #5 |
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This hotel room has one of those horrible clock radios. I want a Bose 38!
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24 September 2006, 04:57 PM | #6 |
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LMAO!!! You gentleman tosser!!
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24 September 2006, 04:59 PM | #7 |
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Sure does, pal. Actually I've heard these New Wave Bose radios and they do produce a very rich and resonant sound for their size!!
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24 September 2006, 05:05 PM | #8 |
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Here's mine....Harman/Kardon receiver with matching CD player and B&W speakers (Bowers & Wilkins) - British speakers. Pretty solid system with a very rich and broad spectrum sound.
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24 September 2006, 05:28 PM | #9 |
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My set up is a bit old but I have an Arcam Alpha 8 Pre-amp, Arcam Alpha 7SE cd player, and Arcam Alpha 7 Amp. Speakers are Maudant Shorts. I like Arcam (you couldn't tell, could you!) in general, although there are some wicked manufacturers out there (Linn, Music Fidelity, Roksan, Cyrus, etc)
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24 September 2006, 05:30 PM | #10 |
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Good one, Shane. Arcam make some real good audio equipment!!
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24 September 2006, 07:33 PM | #11 |
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My own system quite old now two Mission Cyrus 11 amps two PSX power supplies both amps converted into mono amps one for left same for right.Now push around 200 watts each into 8 ohm,and my speakers TTL studio 10 transmission line floor standing speakers.Did have a Pink Triangle Tarantella record deck with a Decca LG cartridge a superb sound.And IMO the LP still has the edge on all digital music.My CD player a Arcam Alpha 8SE,later had new module put in, to upgrade it to Alpha 9 its about 7 or eight years old, but still a fine sounding player.But not as good as the Pink Triangle record deck IMHO.But one of the best sounds I have ever heard was 15 watt valve amp, cannot remember the name,linked up to the Pink Triangle and my speakers.The sound was unbelievable,totally the best sound I have ever heard.The sound difference between the transistor,and valve amp well hard to explain.
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I think a real good questions is what kind of WIVES do Rolex owners have! :-)
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24 September 2006, 11:44 PM | #13 |
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Personally, I have the best kind - a Rolex owner herself. Don't get no better than that!
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I just have to ask, where is that handle for JJ? Is it portable?
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My dedicated 2-channel system is and Arcam Alpha 9 CD player, Moon I5 Integrated amp, Panamax 5500 power conditioner, XLO interconnects and speaker cable, and Mirage OM-5 speakers. My home theatre system is an Arcam FMJ DV27 DVD player, a DiVA AVR300 surround receiver, and a bunch of Tannoy speakers. |
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Long suffering ones.
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25 September 2006, 03:12 AM | #17 |
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Actually, I think it's better spending money on a good-sounding separates system than on a watch, but we don't think like that, do we?
Looking back at my original post I meant to say I have an Arcam Alpha 8 Power Amp, not Pre-Amp! |
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This is the stereo that I recently purchased as it designed to work with my iPod (it plugs into the top on a dock which also charges the iPod). It's called a SpeckTone. The sound quality is great (it has a 4" sub underneath). Plus the retro look is fantastic. I love this thing and it fills my family room with plenty of great sound. |
25 September 2006, 05:26 PM | #20 |
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Nice one, Frank!!
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Man, I didn't know this thread was around. I don't always check the open forum area. I'm into high end audio as much as I'm into Rolex, probably even more. I have a minimalist setup for now.
I've been through a ton of gear. In fact, it's safe to say I've been through almost double the amount of speakers that JJ has been through Rolex... Everything from Linn, Musical Fidelity, Rega, and Rotel to Martin Logan, Magnepan, B&W, Meadowlark, Revel, parasound, audio physic, and Bryston. I've slowed down for a little while now since I just got married, but I'm sure it will pick back up again. My current system is a small one built around spending equal amounts of money on every component of the system. I'm pretty happy with how it sounds now, but that doesn't mean a change is not in the near future. here's a link to my current system.. http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr...081718276&view |
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Great system, Seth. Nice layout!!
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Well, I've been through Krell, l' Audiophile, SystemDek, Kiseki, Mission, etc. To get started for our first house I sold the lot (only item I didn't lose money on was the Krell PAM-1 ) and never have been able to get to the same level again. After marriage and kid..... I let it rest Still browse through the mags though, turntables are having a renaissance again!
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My set up is the result of a highly complex process that resulted in a superlative and officially certified...
Oh hell.. It's a 26 year old Pioneer SX3400 with a whopping 15w a side (but very clean). My CD player is a POS Sony carosel that went into the shop a month after I bought it, then three months after that and it's never played right. However, they are hooked to my Paradigm Atom bookshelf speakers that are just beauty, eh! |
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I agree, I've got a big hunger for a turntable. Music hall was the last one I had. I'd love to try a Rega P3. Inexpensive and quite stellar, from what I hear.
I hope that marriage doesn't push this hobby to the side for me. I've heard that it has done that to so many people before. |
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I've been through 5 different pairs of Paradigm speakers and to this day will say they are one of the best values in audio avaiable. |
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I want to eventually get a Rotel amp and tuner and a better CD player. |
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PM me when you are ready, I may be able to help you with that. The dealer around the corner from me carries Rotel, and give generous discounts because of my loyalty to his shop.
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Mine: Office: Bose wave radio. Travel: Bose QuietComfort headset. Home: none yet.
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