Sad Heart Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Got a pair of Definitive SM-55s for $400 when they usually go for $600. The clarity on these is amazing. I'm really happy with them, especially paired with a 2M Blue cart. http://www.crutchfield.com/p_735SM55/Definitive-Technology-StudioMonitor-55.html?tp=186&awkw=75639144985&awat=pla&awnw=g&awcr=47618659225&awdv=c circuit bored records 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Nice dude, congrats on the recent upgrades. That's a nice sounding system you have. Next step is to upgrade your amp and you'll be set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Nice dude, congrats on the recent upgrades. That's a nice sounding system you have. Next step is to upgrade your amp and you'll be set! Thanks, man. Next on the list is a NuForce DDA120 to use as my vinyl amp, and just use the Sony for the TV set up. Glad these Definitives are bi-amp friendly. Then replacing the pre with a Vincent PHO8, and I'll be done for a good while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 and I'll be done for a good while. Famous last words. We've all said that and deep down you know it's not true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Famous last words. We've all said that and deep down you know it's not true I know... (as I laugh cry while typing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinch Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Next on the list is a NuForce DDA120 to use as my vinyl amp, and just use the Sony for the TV set up. Glad these Definitives are bi-amp friendly. Am I the only one that felt a slight chest pain reading that part? I mean, if you're doing what I think you're doing, it's a bit of a dangerous idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Yeah...that's not what bi-amping is for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Thanks, man. Next on the list is a NuForce DDA120 to use as my vinyl amp, and just use the Sony for the TV set up. Glad these Definitives are bi-amp friendly. Then replacing the pre with a Vincent PHO8, and I'll be done for a good while. Am I the only one that felt a slight chest pain reading that part? I mean, if you're doing what I think you're doing, it's a bit of a dangerous idea. I scan read that quickly the first time and it didn't register but yes Slinch is absolutely right if you're setting up as it reads you're going to make smoke and possibly flames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 assuming the intent is to have one pair of speakers connected to a stereo amp for music and then an AV amp for AVing, you would indeed have significant issues using the bi-amp terminals to that end. bi-amp terminals are intended to allow you to use one amp to power the high end and another amp to power the low end, but only one source. what you would need instead is an amp that supports a home theater bypass type feature. I have my system set up this way. So my stereo amp is always powering my front speakers and then the AV receiver picks up the front/rear duties when in use. Here's a not-at-all nerdy diagram that shows how I have everything connected. allenh and Sad Heart 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted March 6, 2016 Author Share Posted March 6, 2016 Nerds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Nerds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 assuming the intent is to have one pair of speakers connected to a stereo amp for music and then an AV amp for AVing, you would indeed have significant issues using the bi-amp terminals to that end. bi-amp terminals are intended to allow you to use one amp to power the high end and another amp to power the low end, but only one source. what you would need instead is an amp that supports a home theater bypass type feature. I have my system set up this way. So my stereo amp is always powering my front speakers and then the AV receiver picks up the front/rear duties when in use. Here's a not-at-all nerdy diagram that shows how I have everything connected. Wow, what a dork. Hey, geek, maybe spend more time listen to music and less drawing pictures for your mommmmmmy. Bleep, bloop, blorp. I am a robot, here is the latest schematic that I have printed on the dot-matrix printer that is built into my abdomen. Nerd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Wow, what a dork. Hey, geek, maybe spend more time listen to music and less drawing pictures for your mommmmmmy. Bleep, bloop, blorp. I am a robot, here is the latest schematic that I have printed on the dot-matrix printer that is built into my abdomen. Nerd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sad Heart Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Ahhh ok. Thanks for the info, guys, and for being nice about it. I've never really dealt with bi-amp'd speakers before, and was just making an assumption what they were used for. Thanks for correcting me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 assuming the intent is to have one pair of speakers connected to a stereo amp for music and then an AV amp for AVing, you would indeed have significant issues using the bi-amp terminals to that end. bi-amp terminals are intended to allow you to use one amp to power the high end and another amp to power the low end, but only one source. what you would need instead is an amp that supports a home theater bypass type feature. I have my system set up this way. So my stereo amp is always powering my front speakers and then the AV receiver picks up the front/rear duties when in use. Here's a not-at-all nerdy diagram that shows how I have everything connected. Nice picture you really should have a man in a white coat with a beard and glasses explaining it by pointing at it with a smoking pipe though. Also what's a the special audio effect of having a cover on only one speaker? Or is that one prone to attack from small children, animals or aliens? Joking aside you should add that post to the beginners guide as it does explain it very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafinch Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I just added a REL T/7i to my setup. Was wanting a sub that was on par with the new ATC's. I'm in heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinylGyroid Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I am in the process of ditching my Crosley and putting together my first hi-fi setup! I recently purchased a like-new pair of AKG Q 701 headphones and just this morning I got a great deal on a NAD C352 amp with some upgrades. reknirt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Not so much a purchase as I acquired these from my work for next to nothing Audioquest GO-4 speaker cable replaced some older blue jeans cables in my set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Damn. If you happen to acquire more, give me a shout! Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Finn Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Just picked up a great condition Technics SL-1300MKII for a little under $20 (lift arm is broke but that seems to be common) so that'll be going into my setup sometime in the near future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic_ Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Just picked up a great condition Technics SL-1300MKII for a little under $20 (lift arm is broke but that seems to be common) so that'll be going into my setup sometime in the near future You always find the cool shit Godar in Gilbert could probably fix it, but he can be kinda expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Finn Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 You always find the cool shit Godar in Gilbert could probably fix it, but he can be kinda expensive. Yeah well I guess you're bound to find stuff when you go to multiple goodwills everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinylGyroid Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Just picked up a TCC TC-750 Phono Preamp, will fit nicely with my NAD C352 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafinch Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I thought I was done (for now), but another item from my short list showed up for a good price... Croft RIAA Tube Phono Pre. The difference between this and the onboard pre from the Sphinx V2 is not subtle. Very pleased. allenh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Last week I picked up a Denon 2312CI receiver and also a pair of Klipsch RF-15 tower speakers. I also have a Carver AV-505 I've had laying around for years, but I need to find a good preamp for it before I hook it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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