No. I posted my rig. Sputnik posted about getting seat bass bumpersDid someone post something that didn’t fly?
Guess this is the official thread now Bell...make it officialThanks MT. No idea why someone would want to delete that. It had tons of useful info imo
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I think they make adapters to connect via Bluetooth but not sure. Especially that oldNOW I KNOW NOTHING!
On the positive side, we can all humble brag about how awesome our own systems are.
Also, never did get an answer - anyone know a good source for tunes (for a 20 year old Audible Illusions tubed pre-amp)
If it's analog out then I would go analog amp if USB only then I'd get a digital amp and use that power the speakers.Just got a Pro-Ject turntable. Running it through a USB port and looking to get some Klipsch bluetooth bookshelves. Worth it, or is an analog amp the way to go?
I think I know the answer, just want to contribute to the thread.
By source do you mean something like Spotify, Apple Music?NOW I KNOW NOTHING!
On the positive side, we can all humble brag about how awesome our own systems are.
Also, never did get an answer - anyone know a good source for tunes (for a 20 year old Audible Illusions tubed pre-amp)
It's both analog and USB. The USB has its own pre-amp and the analog can be run through a true amp with a phono amp. I have limited space and cash, though, so right now I'm running the USB through my computer and using some Sennheiser Momentum bluetooth cans. It sounds surprisingly good.If it's analog out then I would go analog amp if USB only then I'd get a digital amp and use that power the speakers.
I'm ready!
So you're trying to run two systems into the same speakers? Think you'd have to go a switch of some kind, running both sources into the same speakers is asking for trouble IMO.Also good news, I can finally find a set up to run my wires and use surround again - was not worth the battles over wire control in the new apartment with the now ex.
Another question: what's the best set up to run two separate systems into the same pair of front speakers (floor standing, also old but still pretty awesome: NHT 2.5i )? Some master switch (but I'd hate to degrade the sound for the tubed pre and solid state power amp for music)?
Sound like you have the best setup for what you're looking to accomplish. Bookshelves may not sound as good as the cans. You could use something like this maybe if you really want to use bookshelves.It's both analog and USB. The USB has its own pre-amp and the analog can be run through a true amp with a phono amp. I have limited space and cash, though, so right now I'm running the USB through my computer and using some Sennheiser Momentum bluetooth cans. It sounds surprisingly good.
That's a great rec. Thanks. Pyle has been mentioned many times in my world.Sound like you have the best setup for what you're looking to accomplish. Bookshelves may not sound as good as the cans. You could use something like this maybe if you really want to use bookshelves.
Going through Bluetooth would (I assume?) degrade the sound too much, no? I'm concerned even a hard wired solution would degrade the sound as it's only going to be as good as the weakest link.I think they make adapters to connect via Bluetooth but not sure. Especially that old
Yeah, that's my thought. But how much will a high end switch cost on a system that I once bought $300 RCA connectors for...So you're trying to run two systems into the same speakers? Think you'd have to go a switch of some kind, running both sources into the same speakers is asking for trouble IMO.
Typo / autocorrect - meant SWITCHBy source do you mean something like Spotify, Apple Music?
I remember seriously considering bryston for my solid state amp - but IIRC, it was just that much out of my Budget to get what I needed. Recall them being awesome.
You need to provide the details on the speaker, receiver, screen, projector setup.So just to LOOK AT ME jk. This was my pic after completing setup
Was able to get the center channel to fit on the shelf. So don't need to move my screen
https://imgur.com/a/FA0zO
Yep.You need to provide the details on the speaker, receiver, screen, projector setup.
Speakers - just bought these showed up WednesdayYou need to provide the details on the speaker, receiver, screen, projector setup.
Well you do know the McIntosh makes tubes AND solid state now I am still using an almost 20 year old Rotel 5 channel amp that is amazing. Using a Denon 3310CI as a preamp. Love it.I remember seriously considering bryston for my solid state amp - but IIRC, it was just that much out of my Budget to get what I needed. Recall them being awesome.
Id always wanted separates for amps, but the Audible Illuisions would have run me like $2500 or something new, and I took a calculated but very successful risk in buying it used online for like $800. I didn't have the money for the solid state so I saved for like a year then got the system together. Even had an awesome deal on an ICON MKII CD player. You know, when that was a thing.
Huge fan of tower speakers, you will have to pry them from my cold dead hands!! Started with a pair a of Infinity about 25 years ago, upgraded those to Paradigm Monitors (1st gen) and now Golden Ears Tritons that are 4ft tallSpeakers - just bought these showed up Wednesday
https://www.svsound.com/products/prime-tower-surround-system
Sub I bought a year or so ago
https://www.svsound.com/products/pb-1000
Receiver - I think 5 years old
https://www.crutchfield.com/S-tPxOK7MDQqN/p_033AV1611/Denon-AVR-1611.html
Carl's White screen
http://www.carlofet.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAj53SBRBcEiwAT-3A2KGP5WPvg_iI1A9EnKnN-CD_YYaBo3FOYBHpdH_qBeN-of_VWZ9FXxoCgREQAvD_BwE
Epson 1040 projector. Got this on sale for like 400 bucks. 2 years ago?
Will upgrade projector eventually it's not the best quality
Not top of the line by any means but suits me fine
I do know that, but McIntoshes were way out of my budget. The McCormack was a good deal from a local shop that wanted to move it for a newer model or something like that.Well you do know the McIntosh makes tubes AND solid state now I am still using an almost 20 year old Rotel 5 channel amp that is amazing. Using a Denon 3310CI as a preamp. Love it.
It was pretty much just messing around, they make great products but are definitely on the pricey side.I do know that, but McIntoshes were way out of my budget. The McCormack was a good deal from a local shop that wanted to move it for a newer model or something like that.
Short of cracking them open and running a multi-meter on them you can't. I'd run them on some cheap bookshelves and see how they handle it. As long as you don't have anything audible you should be ok. That's the beauty of solid state, especially the older stuff it lasts forever provided you aren't storing them in a damp area.I have about six old recievers and amps in my basement. A couple are like 20 y/o, including an NAD amp.
My question is, how the heck can I get them tested, to make sure they are running right? I woukd hate to short out my whole system hooking up a bad amp. Tia.
Really solid setup. Not familiar with the speakers though. Projector is similar to mine, Epson 2040 vs. 1040. Decent entry level projector with no huge reason to upgrade until the 4k's become affordable. Enjoy!Speakers - just bought these showed up Wednesday
https://www.svsound.com/products/prime-tower-surround-system
Sub I bought a year or so ago
https://www.svsound.com/products/pb-1000
Receiver - I think 5 years old
https://www.crutchfield.com/S-tPxOK7MDQqN/p_033AV1611/Denon-AVR-1611.html
Carl's White screen
http://www.carlofet.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAj53SBRBcEiwAT-3A2KGP5WPvg_iI1A9EnKnN-CD_YYaBo3FOYBHpdH_qBeN-of_VWZ9FXxoCgREQAvD_BwE
Epson 1040 projector. Got this on sale for like 400 bucks. 2 years ago?
Will upgrade projector eventually it's not the best quality
Not top of the line by any means but suits me fine