RichTeer's Audio System - Blu-ray Forum

richteer · 10-24-2008, 07:50 PM

Hi all,

Some people have expressed an interest in seeing my turntable/audio system, so I thought I'd post a few pics. I've posted them here rather than the Home Theater Pics thread because I don't have a HT as such yet. I need to add a TV and surround sound decoder (plus a few amps and speakers!) to the stuff shown here before it would be worthy of the title "home theatre".

Enjoy!

My music room:

My turntable:

My turntable and preamp:

My power amps and speakers:

Turntable closeup:

Preamp closeup:

Rear speaker closeup (to show clear binding posts and Nordost Frey speaker cable):

Driver_King · 10-24-2008, 07:58 PM

Wow.

That's a nice stereo setup you've got there. And you're right. That is not a home theater system.

richteer · 10-24-2008, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driver_King

Wow.

That's a nice stereo setup you've got there. And you're right. That is not a home theater system.

Thanks!

The TV stand is a place holder for whatever Pioneer Elite Kuro I eventually get my hands on. It's a Bello 65" rack, so that's the size of TV I'm planning to put on it eventually. My PS3 and 32" 1080p Sharp LCD TV (I know, I know!) are upstairs.

HDJK · 10-24-2008, 08:18 PM

That is a sweet TT setup

And I like your choice of record to display; I'm still keeping my fingers crossed that Mark and co will give 'Love over Gold' the same treatment they did with 'Brothers in Arms' (meaning a surround remix for DVDA or SACD).

mdabb · 10-24-2008, 09:33 PM

I imagine you spend a lot of time in that room. Those ML's are the ones you are thinking about ??? How do you like them ???

The TT makes me want to get in the game. If I only had the space.

Looks great !!!

richteer · 10-24-2008, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdabb

I imagine you spend a lot of time in that room. Those ML's are the ones you are thinking about ??? How do you like them ???

Yes, I do spend quite a lot of time in that room! :-)

The MLs in that photo are the Vantages (the same my friend Ken (RUR) has), but I have my eye on the next model up, the Spire. Currently, the model above the Spire is the $20K CLX, but that is beyond my current budget. My dealer had a pair of Vantages, so I borrowed them thinking that if I liked them, I'd like the Spire. Well, the Vantages are fantastic, so I can't wait to get the Spires! To do due diligence, I might have a listen to some other speakers in the $5K to $8K price range, but to be honest, the Spire would be a pretty safe blind buy for me!

Quote:

The TT makes me want to get in the game. If I only had the space.

It's a great game to get into, but it gets expensive at this level. You can't buy them new now, but to replace the turntable and arm would be roughly $20K to $25K, and the cartridge (currently a Lyra Parnassus) would be another $5K or so. But for less than half of that one could get a really nice world-class turntable.

mdabb · 10-24-2008, 10:13 PM

You can say Ken and I are quite familiar and he is a great friend to have.

Can't wait to see what you decide on the speakers. Either way you look at it I'm sure it will be right for you.

If I do get into the TT game it will be sometime down the road. I really need a dedicated space. This "habit" is definitely an expensive one. It's a good thing I have my current home and automobiles paid for. If I can't afford it out-right I don't buy it.

richteer · 10-24-2008, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDJK

That is a sweet TT setup

And I like your choice of record to display; I'm still keeping my fingers crossed that Mark and co will give 'Love over Gold' the same treatment they did with 'Brothers in Arms' (meaning a surround remix for DVDA or SACD).

Brothers in Arms was also recently remastered as two 180g LPs. I'd like to see Love over Gold get that treatment, especially if they were 45 RPM pressings!

prankster · 10-24-2008, 09:40 PM

beautiful

HDJK · 10-25-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richteer

Brothers in Arms was also recently remastered as two 180g LPs. I'd like to see Love over Gold get that treatment, especially if they were 45 RPM pressings!

That would be nice (and I would get it as well, since there is no DVDA or SACD in sight).

Did you get the BIA remasters?

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUR

From your lips to God's ears. Telegraph Road on SACD............

...

Quote:

Originally Posted by richteer

There are tons of songs that I would have on my favourites list, but I think Telegraph Road would be right at the top. It is a masterpiece!

Absolutely. It was Mark Knopfler's finest hour IMHO.

richteer · 10-26-2008, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDJK

Did you get the BIA remasters?

The recent double LP remaster by Stan Ricker? Yes I did get it. Great stuff! Not only does it sound as good as it's gonna get, it has the full length version of all the songs.

Quote:

Absolutely. It was Mark Knopfler's finest hour IMHO.

Certainly his finest 14 minutes 15 seconds! :-)

solarrdadd · 10-31-2009, 04:23 PM

excellent stereo equipment, excellent! why don't you put this in a gallery, i wanted to rate it but couldn't so for now, perfect 9, i'll give you a 10 when you put it in a gallery. love the speakers and the speaker cables too!

gates70 · 10-31-2009, 04:39 PM

I'd give you a 1 rating in your gallery since there's no screen.....just kidding. Sweet setup !

BLURAYSONYES · 01-14-2010, 02:27 AM

me likey!

gcchifi · 03-04-2011, 08:39 PM

Kudos for the set-up. Two channel music is still a revelation with the proper equipment.

richteer · 02-08-2011, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richteer

Brothers in Arms was also recently remastered as two 180g LPs. I'd like to see Love over Gold get that treatment, especially if they were 45 RPM pressings!

OK, so it isn't a 45-RPM pressing, but Love Over Gold was remastered last year and pressed on 180g of vinyl. It's a great release, and I should compare it to other pressings I have of it.

BTW, some details in my equipment have changed since I took those pics. I guess I should update 'em one day!

SeanMF · 02-08-2011, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richteer

OK, so it 45-RPM pressings, but Love Over Gold was remastered last year and pressed on 180g of vinyl. It's a great release, and I should compare it to other pressings I have of it.

BTW, some details in my equipment have changed since I took those pics. I guess I should update 'em one day!

Been looking over your magazine and read some of John's reviews. Great job on it! Updates would be appreciated.....

Canada · 10-21-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richteer

Hi all,

Some people have expressed an interest in seeing my turntable/audio system, so I thought I'd post a few pics. I've posted them here rather than the Home Theater Pics thread because I don't have a HT as such yet. I need to add a TV and surround sound decoder (plus a few amps and speakers!) to the stuff shown here before it would be worthy of the title "home theatre".

Enjoy!

My music room:

My turntable:

My turntable and preamp:

My power amps and speakers:

Turntable closeup:

Preamp closeup:

Rear speaker closeup (to show clear binding posts and Nordost Frey speaker cable):

Martin Logan Nice

btf1980 · 10-30-2009, 12:27 AM

Still can't get over this excellent system. Magnificent rich!

rpatt · 10-30-2009, 03:12 AM

Very nice system. Who makes the turntable and how does the lateral drive work?

10-24-2008, 07:50 PM	#1
richteer Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Kelowna, BC Trading Score:1	Rich Teer's Audio System Hi all, Some people have expressed an interest in seeing my turntable/audio system, so I thought I'd post a few pics. I've posted them here rather than the Home Theater Pics thread because I don't have a HT as such yet. I need to add a TV and surround sound decoder (plus a few amps and speakers!) to the stuff shown here before it would be worthy of the title "home theatre". Enjoy! My music room: My turntable: My turntable and preamp: My power amps and speakers: Turntable closeup: Preamp closeup: Rear speaker closeup (to show clear binding posts and Nordost Frey speaker cable): Last edited by richteer; 01-17-2013 at 04:00 PM. Reason: Updated some pics

03-04-2011, 08:39 PM	#15
gcchifi Expert Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Bron-Yr-Aur Blu-ray collection:802 Blu-ray reviews:2	Left and Right... Kudos for the set-up. Two channel music is still a revelation with the proper equipment.

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10-24-2008, 07:58 PM	#2
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Wow. That's a nice stereo setup you've got there. And you're right. That is not a home theater system.

10-24-2008, 08:18 PM	#4
HDJK Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Switzerland Trading Score:2	That is a sweet TT setup And I like your choice of record to display; I'm still keeping my fingers crossed that Mark and co will give 'Love over Gold' the same treatment they did with 'Brothers in Arms' (meaning a surround remix for DVDA or SACD).

10-24-2008, 09:33 PM	#5
mdabb Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Trading Score:1	I imagine you spend a lot of time in that room. Those ML's are the ones you are thinking about ??? How do you like them ??? The TT makes me want to get in the game. If I only had the space. Looks great !!!

10-24-2008, 10:13 PM	#7
mdabb Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Trading Score:1	You can say Ken and I are quite familiar and he is a great friend to have. Can't wait to see what you decide on the speakers. Either way you look at it I'm sure it will be right for you. If I do get into the TT game it will be sometime down the road. I really need a dedicated space. This "habit" is definitely an expensive one. It's a good thing I have my current home and automobiles paid for. If I can't afford it out-right I don't buy it.

10-24-2008, 09:40 PM	#9
prankster Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:LA/OC, California Blu-ray collection:408	beautiful

10-31-2009, 04:23 PM	#12
solarrdadd Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:255 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 42 Trading Score:316	excellent stereo equipment, excellent! why don't you put this in a gallery, i wanted to rate it but couldn't so for now, perfect 9, i'll give you a 10 when you put it in a gallery. love the speakers and the speaker cables too!

10-31-2009, 04:39 PM	#13
gates70 Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:289 4K collection:1484 Blu-ray collection:5225 Blu-ray reviews:1	I'd give you a 1 rating in your gallery since there's no screen.....just kidding. Sweet setup !

01-14-2010, 02:27 AM	#14
BLURAYSONYES Banned Member since:May 2007 Location:Irvine, CA Blu-ray collection:157	me likey!

10-30-2009, 12:27 AM	#19
btf1980 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NYC Home Theater Gallery:97 Trading Score:14	Still can't get over this excellent system. Magnificent rich!

10-30-2009, 03:12 AM	#20
rpatt Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:69 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Very nice system. Who makes the turntable and how does the lateral drive work?

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