..recent photos of my 2ch system for your viewing pleasure

[es347]

..ok having problems downloading my pix...If I don't resample or resize the pictures are huge. If I do resample or resize...did both in IrFan View...the photo upload here gives me an apostrophe (!) and not the needed check mark. Any ideas guys? Very frustrating...I've tried several different resizing options and none have worked...thanks..

System Overview
Rega P3-24/Custom Plinth/Audiomods Classic arm/Clearaudio Maestro Ebony MM...
Lumin A1 music server/DAC...
McIntosh C500P Controller/Preamp...
McIntosh MC601 monoblocks...
Von Schweikert VR5 Anniversaries with Critical Mass System Rize footers...
Velodyne Optimum 12 Subwoofers (2)...
VSA MB/Cerious Graphene Extreme XLRs...
Verbatim biwires...
Lessloss PCs...
Acousticmac Corner Bass Traps...

 

[rockitman]

Very nice looking room. Love the guitars too.

 

[amirm]

These pictures look fine.

 

[nc42acc]

Great seeing another pair of VR5. Like the guitars too.

 

[RBFC]

Awesome, Gavin!

Lee

 

[Johnny Vinyl]

Beautiful room and I love that custom Rega plinth!

 

[es347]

These pictures look fine.

..now hold the phone guys are you telling me the photos are viewing at a normal size? On my screen they are gigantic....and by the way thanks for the positive remarks. The photo viewing has me scratching my head...weird..

 

[es347]

..sure enough on my iPad they look fine...not on my laptop. Some res setting must be screwed up. Thanks for the nice comments...much appreciated!

 

[nc42acc]

Look great to me. Did you have any trouble integrating your subs with the VR5?

 

[es347]

Look great to me. Did you have any trouble integrating your subs with the VR5?

..not one bit. I've owned other satellite/subwoofer systems and that business about integration not being possible is nonsense at least in my experience. The Velodyne Optimum 12s are punchy and tuneful...I have them crossed over at 60hz and everything is very sweet. I read the makeup of your system...very impressive. The VR5 Anniversaries are about as good as it gets. Too bad many aren't even aware of them...pity..

 

[andrew_stenhouse]

Gosh, what a lovely system, thanks for posting.

Von Schweikert 's aren't common here at all - its a small audio scene and even smaller brand distribution - but every review and owner sings their praises, so I can imagine you must be very happy.

I got to hear some McIntosh mono's with Revel Salons the other day - what a great amplifier. Effortlessly engaging and supremely musical. Speaking of which you must be an enthusiastic guitarist with that fine collection.

Enjoy, my friend, in good health

 

[nc42acc]

I was using the Joseph Pulsars with two SVS SB13 and was pleased. When the VR5 were put in place my world changed, the most revealing speakers I have ever heard. I tried one SB13 and couldn't get it to work, just gave up and have been happy but seeing your system makes me want to try again. Thanks.

..not one bit. I've owned other satellite/subwoofer systems and that business about integration not being possible is nonsense at least in my experience. The Velodyne Optimum 12s are punchy and tuneful...I have them crossed over at 60hz and everything is very sweet. I read the makeup of your system...very impressive. The VR5 Anniversaries are about as good as it gets. Too bad many aren't even aware of them...pity..

 

[es347]

Gosh, what a lovely system, thanks for posting.

Von Schweikert 's aren't common here at all - its a small audio scene and even smaller brand distribution - but every review and owner sings their praises, so I can imagine you must be very happy.

I got to hear some McIntosh mono's with Revel Salons the other day - what a great amplifier. Effortlessly engaging and supremely musical. Speaking of which you must be an enthusiastic guitarist with that fine collection.

Enjoy, my friend, in good health

..thanks mate!

 

[ddk]

Nice room Gavin! Gotta ask, is the glass decorative or acoustic?

david

 

[treitz3]

That looks "RELAXING".

Well done!

Tom

 

[NorthStar]

WoW!

 

[Sunnyboy1956]

Congrats on an exquisite looking room. Love the retro look. I am sure the system sounds superb. How far are you seated from the speakers ?
Best
Pradeep

 

[es347]

Nice room Gavin! Gotta ask, is the glass decorative or acoustic?

david

..thanks for the props David....to what glass are you referring?...

..ok went back and peeked at the photo...no the pictures are just your run of the mill non glare. I suppose this could equate to creating a rather live front wall but if so it certainly seems to have no deleterious effect...thx again David..

 

[es347]

Congrats on an exquisite looking room. Love the retro look. I am sure the system sounds superb. How far are you seated from the speakers ?
Best
Pradeep

..thanks Pradeep...right at 10 ft...speakers are roughly 10 ft apart so the ubiquitous equilateral..

 

[Steve Williams]

Gavin

your room is really something to be proud about