View Full Version : New house, new setup, new smile


Wardsweb
03-25-2008, 08:34 PM
We just moved two weeks ago. I have now setup my 2 channel rig with the new VTI rack. I still need to wire in the blue lights for the turntable and amp stands.

http://wardsweb.org/misc/2channel032508.jpg

Tapehead47
03-25-2008, 08:36 PM
:ntwrthy::ntwrthy::ntwrthy:

Rick

jcmjrt
03-25-2008, 08:39 PM
Moving is such a bear! You have my sympathies for going through that process but at least you have priorities right....get the 2-channel rig going! :thmbsp::yes:

Army
03-25-2008, 08:41 PM
That system is pure eye candy Luther and knowing you it sounds as good as it looks! Glad to hear you are settling in :thmbsp:

pioneervato
03-25-2008, 08:45 PM
Nothing short of stunning!

Sandy G
03-25-2008, 08:48 PM
Way to go, Luther !!

Strawman
03-25-2008, 08:50 PM
Wow! Very nice.

abpeep
03-25-2008, 08:50 PM
Looks great, Luther!

Argyle
03-25-2008, 08:52 PM
super-schweet. :thmbsp:

marantzfan
03-25-2008, 08:57 PM
Look very, very nice and I'm sure it sounds much better. I see you went with the VTI rack in lieu of one of your homemade's..:scratch2:

Celt
03-25-2008, 08:59 PM
Gorgeous as always Luther!

Mchaz
03-25-2008, 09:02 PM
Excellent setup. :thmbsp:

Which Mac pre is that? Is that a power conditioner at the bottom?

Wardsweb
03-25-2008, 09:07 PM
Excellent setup. :thmbsp:

Which Mac pre is that? Is that a power conditioner at the bottom?

McIntosh C36 pre and PS Audio Quintessence power conditioner.

cactuscowboy
03-25-2008, 09:26 PM
Wowie Zowie! Sharp looking setup. I'll bet it sounds as good as it looks.

onwardjames
03-25-2008, 09:34 PM
Yeah, but can it play mp3's???




:music:

Jesus wept!

What an amazing display of audio hedonism. :yes:

meggy
03-25-2008, 09:36 PM
A thing of beauty.

Tripqzon
03-25-2008, 09:37 PM
I'm speechless. Magazine worthy for sure. :thmbsp:

I want to know more about all that gear and the rack. Please.

BrocLuno
03-25-2008, 09:41 PM
When are you going to get some serious gear? :)

vinyldavid
03-25-2008, 09:42 PM
Stunning. :ntwrthy:

forzaroma
03-25-2008, 09:54 PM
Sweeeeeeeeet!

Mr. Lin
03-25-2008, 10:06 PM
I like how you made such an effort to have everything match, very aesthetically pleasing.

cubdog
03-25-2008, 10:12 PM
Beautiful. Enjoy the new home.

cubdog

Wardsweb
03-25-2008, 10:21 PM
I'm speechless. Magazine worthy for sure. :thmbsp:

I want to know more about all that gear and the rack. Please.

From the top:
Clearaudio Champion II turntable
Shanling T100 CDP
McIntosh C36 preamp
Juicymusic Tercel phono preamp
PS Audio Quintessence power conditioner/filer/protection
Shanling SP-80 mono blocks

Art K.
03-25-2008, 10:47 PM
Beautiful!!!

onepixel
03-25-2008, 10:52 PM
Simply awesome.

Congratulations on the new home too!

cicero2
03-25-2008, 11:01 PM
wow.

i almost un-selected 'show your signature' in shame'

ha!

MuthaFunk
03-26-2008, 12:12 AM
Yeah, I suppose it's nice..... If you like that kinda thing...

:ntwrthy:

I love when there is a symbiance between various gear that makes it all just mate into one beautiful entity. Well Done!!

luvvinvinyl
03-26-2008, 06:30 AM
Amazing how different that gear looks, in another setting. Stunning!

What speakers are you using with that system?

merrylander
03-26-2008, 07:40 AM
As always Luther, done with your usual panache.:thmbsp:

piece-it pete
03-26-2008, 08:32 AM
Stunning as usual Luther!

And congrats on the new place.

Pete

miner
03-26-2008, 08:41 AM
I see you like to bargain at Goodwill. Nice catch.

Beautiful setup. Makes mine look like a Yorx.

grumpy
03-26-2008, 08:47 AM
Makes me ashamed to post my own. As usual it looks stunning.

basite
03-26-2008, 09:16 AM
beautiful system man!

Congrats :thmbsp:

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

cfranz
03-26-2008, 09:28 AM
Please. No more pictures. I'm all ready feeling inadequate.

Tedrick
03-26-2008, 09:40 AM
Stunning :drool:

ozmoid
03-26-2008, 09:59 AM
Really beautiful, Luther. :music:

Celadon
03-26-2008, 11:01 AM
WOW --
Absolutely stunning!!!!!

Face
03-26-2008, 11:10 AM
Looks good!

So what are you using for speakers?

spartanmanor
03-26-2008, 11:16 AM
cool!

cableguy
03-26-2008, 03:36 PM
Bitchen.......






Bill

Wardsweb
03-26-2008, 10:19 PM
Thanks for the compliments all. I do enjoy the system.

Tmac83
03-26-2008, 11:25 PM
Beautiful Stuff Luther!

Face
03-26-2008, 11:40 PM
Why are your speakers a big secret? :scratch2:

bastek
03-27-2008, 03:30 AM
Because that's a pic from a showroom? Those VTIs are a great value and very sturdy. Mine even comes with casters.

uofmtiger
03-27-2008, 06:03 PM
I loved the pics from your previous home and look forward to more from your new home!:thmbsp:

Fisherdude
03-27-2008, 06:35 PM
You moved, after all that work on the kitchen??

System does look, gorgeous, though!:thmbsp:

Coytee
03-27-2008, 08:28 PM
Why are your speakers a big secret? :scratch2:

He's ashamed of his little cube speakers with their tattered wires hanging about...?

:D

Luckyman
03-28-2008, 08:24 AM
Gorgeous!

Johnny
03-28-2008, 07:16 PM
Man that's one hell of a dust cover ! Out of curiosity - what does that platter weigh ?

Great cable management btw.

J

Wardsweb
03-29-2008, 12:24 PM
He's ashamed of his little cube speakers with their tattered wires hanging about...?

:D

Yea my "little" cubes don't even have the veneer on yet.

http://wardsweb.org/misc/newlivingroom.jpg

Urizen
03-29-2008, 12:26 PM
Beautiful system, Luther.:thmbsp:

basite
03-29-2008, 05:21 PM
Beautiful system, Luther.:thmbsp:


what he said :D


Keep them spinning,
Bert.

yungin's-dad
03-30-2008, 02:49 PM
Damn Luther, you didn't have to sale your house to get your new stereo did ya? JK! That is a bitchin' system for sure! Good things come to good people. I'm glad to see that you are doing well my friend.

Thanks for sharin' with us!!

Ron

Tripqzon
03-30-2008, 02:53 PM
I've personally never seen such unique looking components in one room. Probably never will again either.

Kyle85318531
04-04-2008, 09:11 PM
Please. No more pictures. I'm all ready feeling inadequate.

You think YOU feel inadequate?
I've felt inadequate since realising that my system is actually a piece of crap, and i can't afford any gear! :D

Beautiful setup.. I don't see myself ever having anything that nice.:D

Ky

RayW
04-15-2008, 03:11 PM
Yea my "little" cubes don't even have the veneer on yet.


Hubba hubba! VERY nice looking system. Love to be able to hear it.

Ray

Gohan
04-16-2008, 12:32 AM
Nice system, Luther!

Gohan

Arkay
04-16-2008, 12:52 AM
Absolutely beautiful system there, Luther. Candy for both the ear and the eye! Enjoy the new home, and no need to say "enjoy that stereo"! :no: :music: :yes: :thmbsp: :D

Just wondering... if you leave the window curtains open during the day and the sunlight streams in, does the gear look just as nice glinting in the sun's rays, or does the back-lighting turn it into dim outlines, from where you sit, listening?



Kyle85318531, please don't say you'll never get such a system. First, make the decision that you WILL improve your system. Don't worry about how or when, just decide that you will. Then you'll soon start with ONE cheap piece from a garage sale --or even a freebie from friends that hear of your interest, or maybe a curbside/trash find even-- that improves on what you have now. Then begin working your way up, one item at a time or perhaps a whole system at once if you are lucky. Keep your eyes open and let people know of your interest. Even if all you have is five bucks and a bicycle, you might get something from a local garage sale. If money is a problem, perhaps you can "flip" a few pieces to "trade up" along the way. The most important thing is the first step: decide that you WILL get a better system... the rest will come, in time. Maybe it won't resemble Luther's system, but you'll be surprised at what you may end up with. It will be something far better than you ever expected to have, no doubt.

clydeselsor
04-16-2008, 01:14 AM
Very nice!

RaymondLeggs
04-16-2008, 07:22 PM
Thats IT I am going to dump all My Gear. :tears:

Just kidding, :yikes: All I really need is a Good TT I really want to try out the Phono section of the superscope. :D

I bet all that big band music sounds great on your system :music: