Can't Stop Grinning

[nikolas812]

I just got my first some what real 2 channel rig together today and can't stop grinning.:D I went from a yamaha htr-5560 receiver with those little rca cables that come with dvd players and little monster cable speaker wire. To a B&K ST-140 amplifier and a B&K avp3090 preamp. I also ordered 20ft of speaker wire and all stereo interconnects and digital cables from blue jeans cables. All of this is sent to my trusty Polk RT800's. I was amazed to say the least! I now understand sound stage. The first cd I played was dire straits brother in arms SACD. I could not believe it. It filled my room with sound I never heard. I can't stop listening to cds. I never liked SACD untill now, they always sounded like crap on my other system. Just wanted to say thanks to the forum.;) I think I am truly addicted and can't wait to buy more audio equiptment.:D

[beardog03]

Good on ya !
Enjoy !
It only get`s better..

[Ricardo]

You sound like me a couple of years ago; get out of here while you can :D :D

[dorokusai]

Buy a firearm for later. Nice choices.

[McCelery]

I knew I made the right choice with these RT800s ;)

[hearingimpared]

Good for you! Do I see a turntable in your future?

[nikolas812]

Absolutly! My dad has tons of mint vinyl I can probally have. I get to hear stories all the time of his audio research stuff and polk 12b's.

[wingnut4772]

Absolutly! My dad has tons of mint vinyl I can probally have. I get to hear stories all the time of his audio research stuff and polk 12b's.

...and your Dad's address is where again?.....:p

[hearingimpared]

Listen vinyl is toxic so you'd better let me remove them from the premises.:D

[janmike]

Congrats. Glad you are enjoying things.

[cfrizz]

Congrats, enjoy!

[madmax]

This will happen over and over again. It just keeps costing more. :D
madmax

[mantis]

Your taking a dangerous step into a bigger world......

Other then that congrads.

Dan

[Ricardo]

This will happen over and over again. It just keeps costing more. :D
madmax

Well put; this is so true, and each time some will say "I'm done" :D

[Ern Dog]

Awesome that you're developing your 2 channel rig. B&K rocks!!

[dudeinaroom]

Don't you just love the difference separates make. It is defiantly worth while, and rewarding. I can't wait till I can upgrade again.

[danger boy]

congrats on your upgrade.. you did it right..that's a big leap up from where you were.. and it brought new life to your RT800's. very cool.

enjoy man. :)

[reeltrouble1]

cool beans, now how about some pics????

always have liked B&K nice.......

RT1

[BottomFeeder]

Don't listen to all their compliments...they're selling something!

:D

[rskarvan]

Well put; this is so true, and each time some will say "I'm done" :D

HTrookie, now, do you fully understand why I sold the 3.1TL's after owning them for 15 years? The 3.1TL's had a fifteen year "I'M DONE" factor. Pretty good for a company that believes in licking tweeters.

[AsSiMiLaTeD]

Congratulations, get out now while you still can... :)

[nikolas812]

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27435Somebody ask for some pics so here they are. Please note I have not orginizied my wires, I plan to do so tonight. Also note that so far I only have a 1000.00 invested in rig. That includes everthing you see except TV and entertainment center. A new tv is the next step if you can't tell.

[engtaz]

Congrats on the toys and the 2 channel setup

[Ricardo]

Nice pictures. Though the way you have all your CD's neatly placed there is not helping for imaging and soundstaging; throw some on the floor, break a couple of cases. That will get you a great improvement.

[nikolas812]

I'll try that. Thanks for the tip.;)

:D

[nikolas812]

While I've got your attention could you guys recommend some good sacd or just good redbook for that matter. I'm ready to buy all the cds I can find.:D

[Ricardo]

What kind of music do you like?

[bigaudiofanatic]

Now ya just got to upgrade the tv lol

[know nothing]

Now ya just got to upgrade the tv lol

What's the tv for? Save your money for new CDs, or a turntable, or a new digital source, or all three. kn

[nikolas812]

What kind of music do you like?

Classic Rock mainly but will listen to about anything if it sounds good.

[cfrizz]

Anything by the Eagles is great. If you can also play DVD-A's get the Hotel California, & Hell Freezes over discs!

[Fireman32]

Looks good man. Congrats on the system.

[reeltrouble1]

You do not need no stinkin tv for your 2 channel rig, hell its about listening not watching.

SACD---Stevie Ray Vaughn Cant stand the weather and texas flood
Dire Straits--Brother in Arms
Pink Floyd--I like all of them
Elton John--Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and Tumbleweed
Heart--Live in Seattle
Alison Krause--Anything you can find
Aimee Mann--Lost in Space and Bachelor #2
Santana--Abraxas

There are bunches I like but those are a start, I am sure the other members will catch a bunch I missed.

Oh, and who cares about seeing wire hooked to electronics, just keep the power cords seperate from the other stuff if you can. I put a big mirror behind my rack so I can see my wires, yea, I am pretty vain about the Woodshed Rig.

RT1

RT1

[Shizelbs]

Rock on.

Nice electronics you got there. Get the TV out of there.

[know nothing]

While I've got your attention could you guys recommend some good sacd or just good redbook for that matter. I'm ready to buy all the cds I can find.:D

These recently released redbook CDs will blow your mind:

****Bill Frisell, Matt Chamberlain, Tucker Martine and Lee Townsend – Floratone, guitar player and a percussionist meet two funky ass producers

****Charlie Hunter Trio – Mistico, is it jazz? is it funk? is it rock? I don't know. Is it super well produced? You bet. kn