Music Listening Equipment

Mcsquid

BikePHL said:

Turntable: VPI Scout (Amazing sound and very sexy. I don't think Ill ever buy another turntable. I may upgrade the cartridge I originally purchased)
Preamp: VP530 Tube Phono Preamp (I wouldn't buy this again)
Headphones: Reference RS2 (I love these! They aren't cheap but are well worth it. If I ever upgrade I'll have to spend at least double the price to get something I like better).
Digital: Pono (I don't have much music that fully utilizes the Pono's full potential, so Im still up in the air about this)

Wow I love your setup. Very nice Amp

Mcsquid

reesdog said:

Thought there might be some of you interested in watching this...

CES 2016 - Video coverage of high end audio in the Venetian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfClVSvo_6c

Some very nice gear.

that last guy is just a digital dictionary

BikePHL

Mcsquid said:

BikePHL said:

Turntable: VPI Scout (Amazing sound and very sexy. I don't think Ill ever buy another turntable. I may upgrade the cartridge I originally purchased)
Preamp: VP530 Tube Phono Preamp (I wouldn't buy this again)
Headphones: Reference RS2 (I love these! They aren't cheap but are well worth it. If I ever upgrade I'll have to spend at least double the price to get something I like better).
Digital: Pono (I don't have much music that fully utilizes the Pono's full potential, so Im still up in the air about this)

Wow I love your setup. Very nice Amp

Thank you! I love it. One of these days Ill build up to a full home stereo system...

reesdog

Mcsquid said:

reesdog said:

Thought there might be some of you interested in watching this...

CES 2016 - Video coverage of high end audio in the Venetian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfClVSvo_6c

Some very nice gear.

that last guy is just a digital dictionary

He was right, total geek city. These guys lose me on half the shit they're on about, but still the gear is amazing...

BIGDaddyWil

Here's an update. We recently moved, actually back in September. But here is what my new/old set-up looks like now.

ckravitz

^^^^ Sweet. Don't ever invite me over, I may move in to that room, haha.

ambst95

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I have a Pro Ject Debut Carbon with the Tube Box S Preamp and a Speed Box S going in to a Peachtree Decco 65 amplifier. This is pushing to a pair of Paradigm Studio 10s. This is perfect for my small space for listening. I also have my Apple TV hooked up to the same amp for digital files.

BIGDaddyWil

ckravitz said:

^^^^ Sweet. Don't ever invite me over, I may move in to that room, haha.

Thank you!

reesdog

BIGDaddyWil said:

ckravitz said:

^^^^ Sweet. Don't ever invite me over, I may move in to that room, haha.

Thank you!

Yeah, the whole set up is awesome Will, so you only like vintage gear?

StevieG

Rega RP1 w/performance pack turntable

Rega Brio-R Integrated Amp

Rega RS3 loudspeakers

Rega Ear Headphone Amp

Grado Prestige Series SR225i headphones

Rega Duet speaker cable

Rega Couple 2 Interconnects

Planning to upgrade to an RP3 or hopefully an RP6, however my wife won't be pleased if I go with the 6. The synergy of an all Rega system is amazing.

tempo_n_groove

ambst95 said:

]http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b524/ambst95/DCCF8B83-2A8C-413B-9652-9C7A0B392107_zpse7etowen.jpg[/IMG]

I have a Pro Ject Debut Carbon with the Tube Box S Preamp and a Speed Box S going in to a Peachtree Decco 65 amplifier. This is pushing to a pair of Paradigm Studio 10s. This is perfect for my small space for listening. I also have my Apple TV hooked up to the same amp for digital files.

I'm more impressed with your American caramel card collection!

BIGDaddyWil said:

ckravitz said:

^^^^ Sweet. Don't ever invite me over, I may move in to that room, haha.

Thank you!

How do you like the pairing of the speakers and tuner? I'm looking into getting the HPM 100 or the 900.

BIGDaddyWil

reesdog said:

BIGDaddyWil said:

ckravitz said:

^^^^ Sweet. Don't ever invite me over, I may move in to that room, haha.

Thank you!

Yeah, the whole set up is awesome Will, so you only like vintage gear?

Actually, I like all gear. That's just my vintage set-up, I listen to it the most. I'm able to plug in my MacBookPro into the AUX jack of the Pioneer amp, for all my Itunes. I have a dedicated home theater system for movies, Blu-Ray Audio and SACD's. Although, the only newer piece of equipment in that set-up is my new Yamaha receiver. Here's a photo of my home theater setting.



I need to upgrade my TV and rear speakers. Eventually.....

BIGDaddyWil

tempo_n_groove said:

ambst95 said:

]http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b524/ambst95/DCCF8B83-2A8C-413B-9652-9C7A0B392107_zpse7etowen.jpg[/IMG]

I have a Pro Ject Debut Carbon with the Tube Box S Preamp and a Speed Box S going in to a Peachtree Decco 65 amplifier. This is pushing to a pair of Paradigm Studio 10s. This is perfect for my small space for listening. I also have my Apple TV hooked up to the same amp for digital files.

I'm more impressed with your American caramel card collection!

BIGDaddyWil said:

ckravitz said:

^^^^ Sweet. Don't ever invite me over, I may move in to that room, haha.

Thank you!

How do you like the pairing of the speakers and tuner? I'm looking into getting the HPM 100 or the 900.

I love the pairing of my Pioneer SX-950 and the Pioneer HPM-60 speakers! They sound fantastic! I bought the speakers on Craigslist, a few years ago for $80. They are in dam near mint condition and all original parts. I was lucky enough to buy the Pioneer SX-950, the Pioneer PL-570 turntable, and the Pioneer CT-9191 cassette deck from a co-worker who just wanted to get rid of his old equipment. Everything has been cleaned and restored to almost new condition.

I would love a pair of Pioneer HPM-100's. They're pretty pricey for a pair in decent condition. The HPM-60's sound awesome and I don't really need the extra watts.

reesdog

StevieG said:

Rega RP1 w/performance pack turntable

Rega Brio-R Integrated Amp

Rega RS3 loudspeakers

Rega Ear Headphone Amp

Grado Prestige Series SR225i headphones

Rega Duet speaker cable

Rega Couple 2 Interconnects

Planning to upgrade to an RP3 or hopefully an RP6, however my wife won't be pleased if I go with the 6. The synergy of an all Rega system is amazing.

I have the Rega RP3 and absolutely love it, fantastic turntable. Rega do some high quality gear and it's not stupidly priced like some other brands. I thoroughly recommend the RP3..

StevieG

reesdog said:

StevieG said:

Rega RP1 w/performance pack turntable

Rega Brio-R Integrated Amp

Rega RS3 loudspeakers

Rega Ear Headphone Amp

Grado Prestige Series SR225i headphones

Rega Duet speaker cable

Rega Couple 2 Interconnects

Planning to upgrade to an RP3 or hopefully an RP6, however my wife won't be pleased if I go with the 6. The synergy of an all Rega system is amazing.

I have the Rega RP3 and absolutely love it, fantastic turntable. Rega do some high quality gear and it's not stupidly priced like some other brands. I thoroughly recommend the RP3..

Thanks for the advice, I'm sure I'll go with the 3. Would love the 6 but it's pretty pricey.

BF89905

Sonos.... And they're fantastic:)

reesdog

BF89905 said:

Sonos.... And they're fantastic:)

I don't think Sonos do turntables..

tempo_n_groove

BIGDaddyWil said:

tempo_n_groove said:

ambst95 said:

]http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b524/ambst95/DCCF8B83-2A8C-413B-9652-9C7A0B392107_zpse7etowen.jpg[/IMG]

I have a Pro Ject Debut Carbon with the Tube Box S Preamp and a Speed Box S going in to a Peachtree Decco 65 amplifier. This is pushing to a pair of Paradigm Studio 10s. This is perfect for my small space for listening. I also have my Apple TV hooked up to the same amp for digital files.

I'm more impressed with your American caramel card collection!

BIGDaddyWil said:

ckravitz said:

^^^^ Sweet. Don't ever invite me over, I may move in to that room, haha.

Thank you!

How do you like the pairing of the speakers and tuner? I'm looking into getting the HPM 100 or the 900.

I love the pairing of my Pioneer SX-950 and the Pioneer HPM-60 speakers! They sound fantastic! I bought the speakers on Craigslist, a few years ago for $80. They are in dam near mint condition and all original parts. I was lucky enough to buy the Pioneer SX-950, the Pioneer PL-570 turntable, and the Pioneer CT-9191 cassette deck from a co-worker who just wanted to get rid of his old equipment. Everything has been cleaned and restored to almost new condition.

I would love a pair of Pioneer HPM-100's. They're pretty pricey for a pair in decent condition. The HPM-60's sound awesome and I don't really need the extra watts.

I've read that the HPM speakers were specially made FOR the pioneer gear. I have an 8500 ii setup and have been looking at those speakers. One day.

BIGDaddyWil

Here's a great read about the HPM speakers......

http://www.thefullwiki.org/Pioneer_HPM-100

tempo_n_groove

BIGDaddyWil said:

Here's a great read about the HPM speakers......

http://www.thefullwiki.org/Pioneer_HPM-100

I'm not buying the 900 now, lol. The 100 it is.

FrankY59

StevieG said:

reesdog said:

StevieG said:

Rega RP1 w/performance pack turntable

Rega Brio-R Integrated Amp

Rega RS3 loudspeakers

Rega Ear Headphone Amp

Grado Prestige Series SR225i headphones

Rega Duet speaker cable

Rega Couple 2 Interconnects

Planning to upgrade to an RP3 or hopefully an RP6, however my wife won't be pleased if I go with the 6. The synergy of an all Rega system is amazing.

I have the Rega RP3 and absolutely love it, fantastic turntable. Rega do some high quality gear and it's not stupidly priced like some other brands. I thoroughly recommend the RP3..

Thanks for the advice, I'm sure I'll go with the 3. Would love the 6 but it's pretty pricey.

I started with the RP1 and was about to trade it in for RP3 but was told I would not hear that big a difference. If that is true you might hear even less difference if you are starting with the performance pack already.

I ended up with the VPI Scout...and boy what a difference the sound is! Not to mention a much bigger hole in my wallet.

StevieG

FrankY59 said:

StevieG said:

reesdog said:

StevieG said:

Rega RP1 w/performance pack turntable

Rega Brio-R Integrated Amp

Rega RS3 loudspeakers

Rega Ear Headphone Amp

Grado Prestige Series SR225i headphones

Rega Duet speaker cable

Rega Couple 2 Interconnects

Planning to upgrade to an RP3 or hopefully an RP6, however my wife won't be pleased if I go with the 6. The synergy of an all Rega system is amazing.

I have the Rega RP3 and absolutely love it, fantastic turntable. Rega do some high quality gear and it's not stupidly priced like some other brands. I thoroughly recommend the RP3..

Thanks for the advice, I'm sure I'll go with the 3. Would love the 6 but it's pretty pricey.

I started with the RP1 and was about to trade it in for RP3 but was told I would not hear that big a difference. If that is true you might hear even less difference if you are starting with the performance pack already.

I ended up with the VPI Scout...and boy what a difference the sound is! Not to mention a much bigger hole in my wallet.

Thanks for the advice. RP6 it is, haha. I'll deal with the consequences from my wife when the time comes.