The kit we bought, our current setups

[Sal1950]

Just for reference and possible interest of all the people periodically visiting this thread...

I recently started a new thread within "General Audio Discussions" Forum;
Let's share diagrams (and photos) of our total physical audio system and the whole signal path, with a few words and/or links

Just really wondering why you thought it necessary to start another thread for basically the same content?

 

[dualazmak]

Just really wondering why you thought it necessary to start another thread for basically the same content?

The concept of this thread is "the kit we bought, and current setups" which is not always the same as in my new thread emphasizing and requesting the must(s) "diagrams" of physical setup and signal path; I am not always requesting to include recently bought gear(s) on my new thread.

Maybe, my understanding on the word "kit" would be somewhat different from yours and others...

 

[Sal1950]

The concept of this thread is "the kit we bought, and current setups" which is not always the same as in my new thread emphasizing and requesting the must(s) "diagrams" of physical setup and signal path; I am not always requesting to include recently bought gear(s) on my new thread.

Maybe, my understanding on the word "kit" would be somewhat different from yours and others...

I understand your desire to expand into the diagrams, etc. I just do wonder who will now bother to post to both threads?

 

[dualazmak]

I just do wonder who will now bother to post to both threads?

Of course, people may post to both or to either of the two threads! I always much respect the freedom of the posters.

On the new thread, I would like to evoke some new winds/atmosphere of excitement and attention through the shared "diagrams" and "photos"...

 

[Valvetubehead]

ALAC > Cubilux USB A to TOSLINK > Behringer DEQ2496 spidf in/out > Topping E30 II DAC opt in > 2xFosi V3mono 48V/10a split > Klipsch KLF-20 w/Crites tweets & xo

JPL Skylab art in primitive Decoupage

 

[Sal1950]

ALAC > Cubilux USB A to TOSLINK > Behringer DEQ2496 spidf in/out > Topping E30 II DAC opt in > 2xFosi V3mono 48V/10a split > Klipsch KLF-20 w/Crites tweets & xo

Awesome, Love the crank phono!
I keep looking at them on the net but just don't have the room for one.

 

[Doodski]

Awesome, Love the crank phono!
I keep looking at them on the net but just don't have the room for one.

My mother had one with about 30 records. We used it whenever the electrical power was out for hours or a day back in the day. It sounded pretty good in the dark with candles and kerosene lamps and beat the heck out of silence.

 

[Valvetubehead]

My mother had one with about 30 records. We used it whenever the electrical power was out for hours or a day back in the day. It sounded pretty good in the dark with candles and kerosene lamps and beat the heck out of silence.

I understand where “put a sock in it!!!…” expression originated. truefact

 

[Valvetubehead]

Update just now: > Topping D50iii DAC opt in>

 

[Sal1950]

My mother had one with about 30 records. We used it whenever the electrical power was out for hours or a day back in the day. It sounded pretty good in the dark with candles and kerosene lamps and beat the heck out of silence.

The cactus needles sound some much warmer than the steel, they sound hard and brittle. LOL
I had a huge stack of 78 shellacs I inherited from my aunt and grandma.
Even had a old record changer the did 78 and bought a special Stanton needle to play them back in the day.
But so they're so heavy and nasty sounding, during my move to FL it all went into the trash.

 

[Doodski]

The cactus needles sound some much warmer than the steel, they sound hard and brittle. LOL
I had a huge stack of 78 shellacs I inherited from my aunt and grandma.
Even had a old record changer the did 78 and bought a special Stanton needle to play them back in the day.
But so they're so heavy and nasty sounding, during my move to FL it all went into the trash.

Yeah you have better taste in audio than a old 78 player that's for sure.

 

[Sal1950]

Update just now: > Topping D50iii DAC opt in>

I didn't know that crankers did optical ? LOL

Yeah you have better taste in audio than a old 78 player that's for sure.

That's just a vicious rumor.

 

[Valvetubehead]

I didn't crankers did optical ? LOL


That's just a vicious rumor.

Lathe to digital is an undertapped market

 

[GD Fan]

ALAC > Cubilux USB A to TOSLINK > Behringer DEQ2496 spidf in/out > Topping E30 II DAC opt in > 2xFosi V3mono 48V/10a split > Klipsch KLF-20 w/Crites tweets & xoView attachment 388370View attachment 388371View attachment 388372JPL Skylab art in primitive Decoupage

Now THAT is a room you can hang out in!

 

[dualazmak]

ALAC > Cubilux USB A to TOSLINK > Behringer DEQ2496 spidf in/out > Topping E30 II DAC opt in > 2xFosi V3mono 48V/10a split > Klipsch KLF-20 w/Crites tweets & xoJPL Skylab art in primitive DecoupageView attachment 388370View attachment 388371View attachment 388372

Oh, in this your post, I like your B&W photos which well enhance the nostalgic atmosphere of your room...
May I ask which camera and lens (or smartphone camera/lens?) do/did you use?

 

[Valvetubehead]

Oh, in this your post, I like your B&W photos which well enhances the nostalgic atmosphere of your room...
May I ask which camera and lens (or smartphone camera/lens?) do/did you use?

iPhone13pro in silvertone mode

 

[DonH56]

ALAC > Cubilux USB A to TOSLINK > Behringer DEQ2496 spidf in/out > Topping E30 II DAC opt in > 2xFosi V3mono 48V/10a split > Klipsch KLF-20 w/Crites tweets & xoView attachment 388370View attachment 388371View attachment 388372JPL Skylab art in primitive Decoupage

Awesome, but as a brass player, too many guitars, not enough beers... @Sal1950 might disagree with at least half of that statement, natch.

 

[DavidEdwinAston]

iPhone13pro in silvertone mode

Ain't these smartphone cameras the business!!!!

 

[napfkuchen]

Final upgrade for my living room:

Everything is now dialed in with Dirac and it's finally on par with my office setup. I'm still thinking about upgrading the Atmos speakers to Kef R8 Meta, but at least the bed layer speakers will stay there the next decade.

 

[Sal1950]

Everything is now dialed in with Dirac and it's finally on par with my office setup. I'm still thinking about upgrading the Atmos speakers to Kef R8 Meta, but at least the bed layer speakers will stay there the next decade.

SWEET !
Question, what is that on the front wall with the colored specs, etc in it ?