Here's a pic.

[dcarlson]

It's been a long time coming but here's a quick pic of my system.

[danger boy]

nice. are those fronts RT800i's? give us a run down on your gear. i always like knowing what i'm looking at. ;)

[dcarlson]

It's funny what you see in picture that you miss in real life. I never realized the left speaker cable wrapped around a power cord. Minor details I guess but.... I've since fixed it. LOL. :D

[dcarlson]

RT1000i

From from top to bottom.

Dynaco ST-70 tube amp
Rotel RCD1070 CD player
Musical Fidelity A3 integrated
Denon 2802 Receiver

In the right hand corner is a Thorens TD160 Turntable.

[HBombToo]

Originally posted by danger boy
nice. are those fronts RT800i's? give us a run down on your gear. i always like knowing what i'm looking at. ;)

Looks to me like the greatest speaker in the whole wide world!!!!;)

1/4twin

[brettw22]

Originally posted by dcarlson
It's funny what you see in picture that you miss in real life. I'm afraid of the answer, but do I dare ask why you have a hand towel next to your audio system?:p

[Shizelbs]

Originally posted by brettw22
I'm afraid of the answer, but do I dare ask why you have a hand towel next to your audio system?:p


:D

[dcarlson]

LOL. :D It's covering up a heating duct.

[F1nut]

Yeah right, sure it is.

Looking good Derick :D

[madmax]

Originally posted by dcarlson
LOL. :D It's covering up a heating duct.

Uh huh, yea, sure, that's what it is for. :D

Don't you get some nasty reflections off of that coffee table?

Nice system!
madmax

[dcarlson]

There are castors on 2 legs to wheel it out of the way. I haven't done it in while though, I live in an apartment with people living underneath me so I don't get to take full advantage of my system.

Today, I did however sign an offer to buy a very modest house. Barring any major setbacks I take possession August 16th. Then I can do whatever the hell I please. I can’t wait.

[Zero]

A very clean get up you got there Carlson. Very well done!

[organ]

Great set up Derick! Those are some fine gear you have. I really like the way the old RTxxxi look. Much better than the RTi IMO. So what's coming next? Your Foreplay should arrive soon right?

Maurice

[gidrah]

Looks real nice. You should be proud.

[dcarlson]

Thanks again guys. :)

I prefer the look of the older RTxxxx's also.

The Foreplay still hasn't come in and that's all I have on the horizon. Once it's up and going, I'll be at the point where speakers will be my next BIG upgrade. Then, with new speakers, I'll be able to separate the HT and have a pure 2 channel setup as well.

I have a feeling the house is going to suck the bucks for a while though.

[amulford]

Originally posted by dcarlson
Thanks again guys. :)

I prefer the look of the older RTxxxx's also.

The Foreplay still hasn't come in and that's all I have on the horizon. Once it's up and going, I'll be at the point where speakers will be my next BIG upgrade. Then, with new speakers, I'll be able to separate the HT and have a pure 2 channel setup as well.

I have a feeling the house is going to suck the bucks for a while though.

I like them too. Not just for the looks;) . How do you like the subs in the 1000's?

Yeah the house can do that, but hey you've forgotten the other 16 hours in the day. You can get another job!:D

Looks good bro.

[dcarlson]

Another job? :eek: My lazy ass has trouble mustering 7.5 hours a day. LOL.

The subs do fine in 2 channel. For movies they need help. I have a CS400i and a Boston Acoustics PV600 sub that aren't setup because of my appartment situation.

When I used to run the RT1000i's with my Denon, whether in 2ch or HT they did benefit from some help. With the MF integrated there's no need for a sub whatsoever in 2ch. I think it's a matter of feeding them some quality power to make them shine. I use the line level in rather than the LFE in.

[steveinaz]

I'm diggin that "RCD" I love Rotel CD Players. Awesome setup dude.

[Gary Robertson]

Musical Fidelity A3 is one of the BEST integrated amps out there and rated A in stereophile---I myself would be very
proud to own that amp..

[dcarlson]

2 purchases I've never thought twice about are the Rotel and the Musical Fidelity. :)

[reeltrouble1]

Since we are running the same fronts what can I say but Great Speakers, the 400i works real well with the 1000i fronts, enjoy your new place.

[organ]

Hey Derick, how about a close up pic of the sexy Dyna? Just want to see her condition. Have you tried any metal polish on her yet?

Maurice

[dcarlson]

This side polished up nicely.

[dcarlson]

With flash.

[dcarlson]

Another

[F1nut]

Sure is purdy....I could floss with that thing. :D

[dcarlson]

The pitting. It's only on this one side that it's a little bad. I haven't tried cleaning it up yet.

[organ]

Sweet! Still in excellent condition. Thanx for the pics.
I also had some minor rust spots on mine but the metal polish took them away completely.
I really like what you did with the RCA inputs on the front.
Remember to post pics of your Foreplay when it arrives:). I need to get my damn ASL fixed. I still haven't had time to restore my Dyna because I keep spending money:( .

Maurice

[dcarlson]

I hear ya. With the house a done deal, I won't be doing any more system upgrades for a while. Even though I have a few big ideas in mind. :(

[dcarlson]

What polish did you use again?

[organ]

Tell me about your big ideas. I'm guessing you're planning to upgrade quite a few components?

The polish I used is just called "Metal Polish". The packaging is just like toothpaste. You can find it in Canadian Tire.

Maurice

[dorokusai]

Nice setup, sexy looking tube amp :)

[dcarlson]

Right back at you, I see your 2 channel system is moving along quite well. ;)

[dcarlson]

Originally posted by organ
Tell me about your big ideas. I'm guessing you're planning to upgrade quite a few components?

The polish I used is just called "Metal Polish". The packaging is just like toothpaste. You can find it in Canadian Tire.

Maurice

Whoops, I missed your post. :o

I won't really be upgading, just adding.

With the house, I'll be able to segregate my HT from my 2 channel setup. That's where the RT25i's from criverajr come into play. I'd like to get a hold of some FX300i's to finish up a 6.1 or 7.1 setup. And that's it as far as HT goes for me.

The big stumbling block (because of funds) is going to be some 2 channel mains. As far as SS state goes, other than cabling, I can't see myself putting too much money down that route anymore. Maybe a new CD player or DAC. IMO, I'd have to go full separates and quite a bit more money to replace the MF and make it worth while. I'm just getting into tubes, so there's a lot of movement I can make there including a tube phono stage and of course all the cables that go along with separate components. I'm still searching for a power cord that'll mate well with my CD player. I currently have a Cardas Cross hooked up to it but the lows have significantly decreased since I've plugged it in. It does the highs and mids very well though. I'd like to try the Cross on the Dynaco, with the added current I'm hoping that'll be a good match.

That's about it, I think. Except appliances, I have to buy a fridge, stove, washer and dryer. (Those will be on credit) :D And next spring, add a deck to the back yard.