My Hifi and Home Cinema Set Up

Wed, Jul 23 2008, 10:26PM

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Thaiman

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El Hefe:

Thaiman,

Had a look at the MF PreV3. The specs says it uses the similar Nuvista technology. But with this model, I cannot bi-amp my EPOS. Will have to go back to single wire. Not sure would want to go down that road.

I reckon MF pre V3 with single wire will still be much better than X-A1 pre out bi-wire....but that's me, a guy who never can hear much different in Bi-more-wire.

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Tue, Aug 5 2008, 5:24AM

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radovantz

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Re: My Hifi and Home Cinema Set Up

Using 2 set of different main speakers is good idea especially when watching movies Geeked

Mon, Aug 11 2008, 2:02PM

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El Hefe

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Re: My Hifi and Home Cinema Set Up

yes i prefer to separate between stereo audio and surround sound audio. It makes life much more simpler.

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HT: Samsung UA55B7000 LED, OPPO BDP 95-EU,Marantz DV4003, Yamaha RX-V2067, Philips DVDR7300H, Infinity Primus Center, Wharfedale WH2, SW15 Sub, Mission M34i with full QED cabling

Bedroom: BRIK Audio BT Stage, Bose WAVE Music Sytem III

HeadFi: Alessandro Grado MS Pro, Bryston BHA-1 headphone Amp.

Office: iTunes, UD100 USB DAC, Bose Companion II, Musical Fidelity HPA headphone amp, Bose Over The Ear

Mon, Aug 11 2008, 3:19PM

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HorratioWallbang

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Re: My Hifi and Home Cinema Set Up

El Hefe.....I know this is a completely random, non technical question but where did you get that rug from as that is just what me and the missus have been looking for!

Thanks!

Wed, Aug 13 2008, 10:01AM

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El Hefe

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Re: My Hifi and Home Cinema Set Up

Horratio,

Unfortunately for u because me and my mrs are living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and we bought the rug from a store called Macy's.

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HiFi: ClearAudio Concept TT, Musical Fidelity M6i and M6 DAC, M1s (CDT, CLiC, ViNL), Onkyo TA2600, SONY MDSJA20ES MDP, ProAc D18 with full Siltech cabling.

HT: Samsung UA55B7000 LED, OPPO BDP 95-EU,Marantz DV4003, Yamaha RX-V2067, Philips DVDR7300H, Infinity Primus Center, Wharfedale WH2, SW15 Sub, Mission M34i with full QED cabling

Bedroom: BRIK Audio BT Stage, Bose WAVE Music Sytem III

HeadFi: Alessandro Grado MS Pro, Bryston BHA-1 headphone Amp.

Office: iTunes, UD100 USB DAC, Bose Companion II, Musical Fidelity HPA headphone amp, Bose Over The Ear

Mon, Jun 1 2009, 5:33PM

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El Hefe

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Re: My Hifi and Home Cinema Set Up

Latest upgrade. Added an Airport Express which only worked for 24 hours. Then it went kaput. No lights. Tried resetting and turning the power supply off and on again. Still no change. Back to Appel store tomorrow.

Anyone had similar experience?

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HiFi: ClearAudio Concept TT, Musical Fidelity M6i and M6 DAC, M1s (CDT, CLiC, ViNL), Onkyo TA2600, SONY MDSJA20ES MDP, ProAc D18 with full Siltech cabling.

HT: Samsung UA55B7000 LED, OPPO BDP 95-EU,Marantz DV4003, Yamaha RX-V2067, Philips DVDR7300H, Infinity Primus Center, Wharfedale WH2, SW15 Sub, Mission M34i with full QED cabling

Bedroom: BRIK Audio BT Stage, Bose WAVE Music Sytem III

HeadFi: Alessandro Grado MS Pro, Bryston BHA-1 headphone Amp.

Office: iTunes, UD100 USB DAC, Bose Companion II, Musical Fidelity HPA headphone amp, Bose Over The Ear

Sun, Jun 7 2009, 4:03PM

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El Hefe

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Re: My Hifi and Home Cinema Set Up

Got me Airport Express sorted out. The Apple store just gave me a new one and have been running for 1 week now without issues.

Decided to disassemble my complete system today. Cleaned out all the interconnects and banana plugs on the speaker cable. Retuned my subwoofer using a Star Wars DVD, changed the position of my AV receiver from the bottom rack to the top.

Voila ! Cleaning up the interconnects and banana plugs improved the sound of my set up. Dont know how that can be. But definitely better bass control.

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HiFi: ClearAudio Concept TT, Musical Fidelity M6i and M6 DAC, M1s (CDT, CLiC, ViNL), Onkyo TA2600, SONY MDSJA20ES MDP, ProAc D18 with full Siltech cabling.

HT: Samsung UA55B7000 LED, OPPO BDP 95-EU,Marantz DV4003, Yamaha RX-V2067, Philips DVDR7300H, Infinity Primus Center, Wharfedale WH2, SW15 Sub, Mission M34i with full QED cabling

Bedroom: BRIK Audio BT Stage, Bose WAVE Music Sytem III

HeadFi: Alessandro Grado MS Pro, Bryston BHA-1 headphone Amp.

Office: iTunes, UD100 USB DAC, Bose Companion II, Musical Fidelity HPA headphone amp, Bose Over The Ear

Sun, Jul 26 2009, 12:11PM

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El Hefe

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Re: My Hifi and Home Cinema Set Up

Hi all,

Just upgraded my CD player to a Rega Apollo. Got it a very good price from the KL International AV show. I got it for about GBP380.00. Also purchased together with QED conduit. Managed to get it for GBP 25.

Fresh out of the Box

Lid Open

First Run In

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HiFi: ClearAudio Concept TT, Musical Fidelity M6i and M6 DAC, M1s (CDT, CLiC, ViNL), Onkyo TA2600, SONY MDSJA20ES MDP, ProAc D18 with full Siltech cabling.

HT: Samsung UA55B7000 LED, OPPO BDP 95-EU,Marantz DV4003, Yamaha RX-V2067, Philips DVDR7300H, Infinity Primus Center, Wharfedale WH2, SW15 Sub, Mission M34i with full QED cabling

Bedroom: BRIK Audio BT Stage, Bose WAVE Music Sytem III

HeadFi: Alessandro Grado MS Pro, Bryston BHA-1 headphone Amp.

Office: iTunes, UD100 USB DAC, Bose Companion II, Musical Fidelity HPA headphone amp, Bose Over The Ear

Sun, Jul 26 2009, 1:39PM

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ear

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Re: My Hifi and Home Cinema Set Up

nice to see you have 2 sets of front speakers:)

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Sun, Jul 26 2009, 2:42PM

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El Hefe

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Re: My Hifi and Home Cinema Set Up

Thanks ear. Always separate music from home cinema.

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HiFi: ClearAudio Concept TT, Musical Fidelity M6i and M6 DAC, M1s (CDT, CLiC, ViNL), Onkyo TA2600, SONY MDSJA20ES MDP, ProAc D18 with full Siltech cabling.

HT: Samsung UA55B7000 LED, OPPO BDP 95-EU,Marantz DV4003, Yamaha RX-V2067, Philips DVDR7300H, Infinity Primus Center, Wharfedale WH2, SW15 Sub, Mission M34i with full QED cabling

Bedroom: BRIK Audio BT Stage, Bose WAVE Music Sytem III

HeadFi: Alessandro Grado MS Pro, Bryston BHA-1 headphone Amp.

Office: iTunes, UD100 USB DAC, Bose Companion II, Musical Fidelity HPA headphone amp, Bose Over The Ear

Fri, Aug 14 2009, 6:16PM

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Re: My Hifi and Home Cinema Set Up

Am curious to know which Hifi Rack/stand you are using???

Fri, Aug 14 2009, 7:40PM

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Re: My Hifi and Home Cinema Set Up

Very nice cdp. congrats!

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Fri, Aug 21 2009, 10:43AM

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El Hefe

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Re: My Hifi and Home Cinema Set Up

Benharlley, The metal and glass rack is from Dome www.dome.com.my

The speakers stands are from ATS.

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HiFi: ClearAudio Concept TT, Musical Fidelity M6i and M6 DAC, M1s (CDT, CLiC, ViNL), Onkyo TA2600, SONY MDSJA20ES MDP, ProAc D18 with full Siltech cabling.

HT: Samsung UA55B7000 LED, OPPO BDP 95-EU,Marantz DV4003, Yamaha RX-V2067, Philips DVDR7300H, Infinity Primus Center, Wharfedale WH2, SW15 Sub, Mission M34i with full QED cabling

Bedroom: BRIK Audio BT Stage, Bose WAVE Music Sytem III

HeadFi: Alessandro Grado MS Pro, Bryston BHA-1 headphone Amp.

Office: iTunes, UD100 USB DAC, Bose Companion II, Musical Fidelity HPA headphone amp, Bose Over The Ear

Mon, Nov 16 2009, 10:52AM

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El Hefe

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Re: My Hifi and Home Cinema Set Up

Hi all,

Have just upgraded my TV to a 55" Samsung LED TV. Here are some pictures. I gave a basic review under the TV and Projectors forums.

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HiFi: ClearAudio Concept TT, Musical Fidelity M6i and M6 DAC, M1s (CDT, CLiC, ViNL), Onkyo TA2600, SONY MDSJA20ES MDP, ProAc D18 with full Siltech cabling.

HT: Samsung UA55B7000 LED, OPPO BDP 95-EU,Marantz DV4003, Yamaha RX-V2067, Philips DVDR7300H, Infinity Primus Center, Wharfedale WH2, SW15 Sub, Mission M34i with full QED cabling

Bedroom: BRIK Audio BT Stage, Bose WAVE Music Sytem III

HeadFi: Alessandro Grado MS Pro, Bryston BHA-1 headphone Amp.

Office: iTunes, UD100 USB DAC, Bose Companion II, Musical Fidelity HPA headphone amp, Bose Over The Ear

Mon, Nov 16 2009, 3:56PM

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winyip

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Re: My Hifi and Home Cinema Set Up

Lovely setup you have there El, I am also from Malaysia and I love your new LED tv.

Off topic, you working in KL? I missed the last KLAV show and seemed that you got yourself a good deal for that cdp.

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