Would like some input on my system

[billt928]

Please no Flames about the Monster or Bose

Main System
Sony KDL-52XBR5 (1080P 120Hz)
Sony ES STR-DA5300ES (used as Preamp, 6 HDMI inputs)
Sony TDM-iP1 BRAVIA Home Theater Port Dock for iPod
Sunfire TGA-7400 (400W x 7 into 8 ohms & 800W x 7 into 4 ohms)
Sony ES BDP-S2000ES (Blu-ray Disc player)
Sony SCD-C555ES (5-Disc SACD CD Changer)
Directv HR20 HD DVR
Mitsubishi HS-U776 S-VHS VCR
Monster Power 3500 (power conditioner)
Martin Logan ReQuest Electrostatic Speakers (main) Bi-amped
Martin Logan Cinema I Electrostatic Speaker (center)
Martin Logan Script i Electrostatic Speaker (rear)
Patch cables Monster M1000 & 2000 Series
Monster Cable M2.2s (Center Speaker Cable)
Monster Cable M2.4s (Front & Rear)
2x Sunfire True Subwoofer Signature EQ (2700w)
Rega Planar 3 RB300 tonearm (Turntable)
Harmony 890 Universal Remote Control
Ipod Video 60GB
4 Dedicated 20A isolated Ground circuts & 4 PS Audio Ultimate Outlet's
X10 Wireless lighting & z-wave controled by the Harmony 890 Universal Remote Control

Bedroom system
MITSUBISHI WS-65909 HDTV
Sony STR-DA777ES A/V Receiver
Sony DVP-NS 999ES CD/DVD/SACD player
Bose Acoustimass 10 (bass module used for crossover and mid bass) sub behind tv
Bose lifestyle 48 (Jewls all around)
Sunfire True Subwoofer Signature
Directv HR20 HD DVR
Patch cables Monster M1000 & 2000 Series (componet and optical)

Bedroom 2
Sony 27" Wega CRT Flat
Sony DVP-S7700 DVD
Patch cables Monster M1000 & 2000 Series (componet and L+R stereo pair)
Directv H20

I still have a pair of Polk FX1000 surrounds in finished in Cherry. I have them in a closet unused for a few years, left over from a past system
They have dual 6.5" woofers and dual 1" tweeters and a switch for bi-pole & di-pole

[tntkain]

sounds like an awesome system

[billt928]

been a work in progress for many years, as you can see as the main systems gets upgraded most of the time it gets rotated down the chain of rooms or things like the Sony TA-E9000ES Pre-Amp with a Sony RM AX4000 Remote and a ATI 2505 amp left over from the last changing of hardware, (can only get my wife to accept so much for the bedroom system) was over kill, think the bose jewls would have exploded with 250W RMS per channel LOL. So they went to ebay

[prerich]

Originally Posted by billt928

Please no Flames about the Monster or Bose

Main System
Sony KDL-52XBR5 (1080P 120Hz)
Sony ES STR-DA5300ES (used as Preamp, 6 HDMI inputs)
Sony TDM-iP1 BRAVIA Home Theater Port Dock for iPod
Sunfire TGA-7400 (400W x 7 into 8 ohms & 800W x 7 into 4 ohms)
Sony ES BDP-S2000ES (Blu-ray Disc player)
Sony SCD-C555ES (5-Disc SACD CD Changer)
Directv HR20 HD DVR
Mitsubishi HS-U776 S-VHS VCR
Monster Power 3500 (power conditioner)
Martin Logan ReQuest Electrostatic Speakers (main) Bi-amped
Martin Logan Cinema I Electrostatic Speaker (center)
Martin Logan Script i Electrostatic Speaker (rear)
Patch cables Monster M1000 & 2000 Series
Monster Cable M2.2s (Center Speaker Cable)
Monster Cable M2.4s (Front & Rear)
2x Sunfire True Subwoofer Signature EQ (2700w)
Rega Planar 3 RB300 tonearm (Turntable)
Harmony 890 Universal Remote Control
Ipod Video 60GB
4 Dedicated 20A isolated Ground circuts & 4 PS Audio Ultimate Outlet's
X10 Wireless lighting & z-wave controled by the Harmony 890 Universal Remote Control

Bedroom system
MITSUBISHI WS-65909 HDTV
Sony STR-DA777ES A/V Receiver
Sony DVP-NS 999ES CD/DVD/SACD player
Bose Acoustimass 10 (bass module used for crossover and mid bass) sub behind tv
Bose lifestyle 48 (Jewls all around)
Sunfire True Subwoofer Signature
Directv HR20 HD DVR
Patch cables Monster M1000 & 2000 Series (componet and optical)

Bedroom 2
Sony 27" Wega CRT Flat
Sony DVP-S7700 DVD
Patch cables Monster M1000 & 2000 Series (componet and L+R stereo pair)
Directv H20

I still have a pair of Polk FX1000 surrounds in finished in Cherry. I have them in a closet unused for a few years, left over from a past system
They have dual 6.5" woofers and dual 1" tweeters and a switch for bi-pole & di-pole

I have no problem with your systems they are fine and work for where they are placed. Bose can work fine in a bedroom enviornment - you've got the real deal up front where it really counts (ML, Sunfire, ect...) with some excellent vinyl to boot - good job

[billt928]

took years to get here

[BluFunk]

Come talk to me when u get one !! (LOL ,JKING U probably have 3) Sh!t sounds impressive and pretty bangin ! I don't understand half of it and will have to google allot of it ! After my head stops hurting from the speaker wire thread . At this rate in 6 months I should get some kinda degree !

[musicman1999]

Good system, i like M/L speakers and the Sunfire stuff is very good. The big weakness i see is the Sony receiver as a pre/pro, dump that and get a proper pre/pro, the difference in sound quality would be very large.

bill

[DiverSpear]

Wow, it took 7 posts for someone to wack on the Sony receiver. I have the same receiver and ML speakers and it sounds great. You definitely have a beautiful set-up. How about some pics.

[Beta Man]

What kind of input are you looking for????? Looking for suggestions of any kind?

[billt928]

Originally Posted by musicman1999

Good system, i like M/L speakers and the Sunfire stuff is very good. The big weakness i see is the Sony receiver as a pre/pro, dump that and get a proper pre/pro, the difference in sound quality would be very large.

bill

I know, other than the 6 hdmi its a downgrade from what I had. but got it for $1050, including a 4M Audioquest Hdmi X at Sound Advice/Tweeter brand new sealed box and it was way above the serial numbers with the recall. Just passing time till some of the Pre-Pro new models come out. should have done the same for the BD 2000ES and just got a S500 or S300 until the 550 or next ES is released, When the S550 hits stores the 2000ES will be moved to the bedroom system (not impressed with it)

[billt928]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

What kind of input are you looking for????? Looking for suggestions of any kind?

any suggestions on possible weak points and I know the 5300 is as far as my system goes. I have very hard speakers to drive and not many AVR are up to it. I have many times played DVD concerts at a steady 110db, subs off. Hey but then I did not think my old ATI AT2505 was up to the task either (lack of headroom) when I got the TGA 7400 and bi-amped the ML's came to life like I had never heard them before, did not realy need 2 subs at that point

If I still had my old polk system I'm sure the 5300 would be fine they were easy to drive, (went through many tweeters though) the only thing left is a set of FX1000 surrounds. Sold the CS1000 and RT1000 and the PSW1200 (the end table that that thing was with dual 12"S)

[Beta Man]

I believe there is a ML owner's forum somewhere, and don't take my word for this, but I believe Sunfire amps are the preferred amps to drive them with...... I'd search around for that, and I'm sure there are many many many people there with the same speakers.....

I love ML for HT, but I don't have a dedicated 2-channel set-up yet

[billt928]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I believe there is a ML owner's forum somewhere, and don't take my word for this, but I believe Sunfire amps are the preferred amps to drive them with...... I'd search around for that, and I'm sure there are many many many people there with the same speakers.....

I love ML for HT, but I don't have a dedicated 2-channel set-up yet

Yes Sunfire are the hot amps for ML because of the Two output options for the main left and right channels: current source for a warmer, more open tube sound or voltage source for tightest response. Use both in bi-amp configuration for the best of both worlds - warm, spacious highs; and tight, punchy lows!

[RUR]

Originally Posted by musicman1999

Good system, i like M/L speakers and the Sunfire stuff is very good. The big weakness i see is the Sony receiver as a pre/pro, dump that and get a proper pre/pro, the difference in sound quality would be very large.

That's the first thing I see, as well. It's a very nice system and reminds me of Seth's (Zepherman) all-ML HT/music system. He recently purchased the Denon AVP pre-pro and absolutely loves it. The other possible improvements I see would be SACD/CD player and subs.

Originally Posted by DiverSpear

Wow, it took 7 posts for someone to wack on the Sony receiver. I have the same receiver and ML speakers and it sounds great. You definitely have a beautiful set-up. How about some pics.

Which ML model are you driving with the AVR? I think you'll find that a separate amp will make your Logans sound even better. As you probably know, those panels are difficult to drive and the onboard Sony amp isn't an ideal solution.

Martin Logan owners forum is here.

[xAyoFoolx]

How about some pix?

[billt928]

Originally Posted by RUR

Which ML model are you driving with the AVR? I think you'll find that a separate amp will make your Logans sound even better. As you probably know, those panels are difficult to drive and the onboard Sony amp isn't an ideal solution.

All ML's are driven by the TGA 7400, that is why I have it, the sony just can not take the low ohm load, the TGA has no issues, subs I have no choice its a space issue. My wife would not allow subs as large as the Polk PSW1200 I had. those subs are huge. Since bi-amping the ML reQuest bass is not an issue, have the sunfires crossed at 30Hz. may even turn one off. just not needed

[Riff Magnum]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

What kind of input are you looking for????? Looking for suggestions of any kind?

or, just digging for compliments?

[billt928]

Originally Posted by Riff Magnum

or, just digging for compliments?

No, not at all. just not sure I'm getting the best sound possible. Took a long time to get the system to this level. I even waited 2 years longer than I normaly do before the last upgrades. I usaly do it every 5 years. most things in my system were 2000-2002. wanted to wait to see the direction that the BD & HD-DVD were going and was realy on the wall about LCD/Plasma flat screens.

[Riff Magnum]

I know enough to know that your getting better sound than 99.9% of the population is getting. Love the turntable by the way.

[RUR]

Originally Posted by billt928

All ML's are driven by the TGA 7400, that is why I have it, the sony just can not take the low ohm load, the TGA has no issues, subs I have no choice its a space issue. My wife would not allow subs as large as the Polk PSW1200 I had. those subs are huge. Since bi-amping the ML reQuest bass is not an issue, have the sunfires crossed at 30Hz. may even turn one off. just not needed

The portion of my post you quoted was directed @ diverspear.