Ok, first the system, then the story.
[I'm 16, so keep that in mind if you were going to scoff ;p ]
Reciever: Denon DRA-395 ------------------------\ [80Wx2 0.08% THD @ 8Ω]
CD Changer: DCM-280 ---------------------------/ Connected by
Signal Cable Analog 2 [S/N 108db, dynamic range 98db, separation 96db, 0.003% THD]
Turntable:
Stanton T.60 + Stanton 500b cartrige -/ Connected by
Signal Cable Analog 1 [THD < 0.01% at 1 kHz, S/N <-65 dB, Wow/Flutter less than 0.15% WRMS (JIS WTD) with 33 1/3 rpm, 8 pole, 3 phase, brushless DC direct drive motor]
iPod Video 5.0 30Gb ----------------------------/ Connected by TURBOdock V +
Signal Cable Analog Mini
FM Tuner: Archer FM amplified antenna [specs unknown]
Speakers: Primus 250 ---------------------------/ Connected by
Signal Cable Ultra Speaker [2x 5.25" MMD full range drivers + .75" MMD tweeter, 49-20Khz, 8Ω, sensitivity 92db]
Subwoofer: YST-SW215 ------------------------/ Connected by
Monster Cable Interlink 300MKII [Just the left channel] +
Y-Adapter [120W 10% THD @ 5Ω, 8" paper/cardboard/composite crap, ~24-150hz, volume @ 20%, crossover @ 60hz, phase @ 180⁰]
Surge/EMI/RFI filter:
Tripp Lite Isobar Utrablock 428
The speakers are ~6.5ft. apart, and the distance from each speaker to the chair is ~7.5ft.
Pardon the blurriness.
Edit: Story time!
So, my whole interest in audio came about almost exactly a year ago, when I started this system. Here's what v1 was:
Same receiver and subwoofer, [but it's cool because my uncles' good friend works at ABT, so I got each of those %25 off] a pair of Bose Model 100 speakers, [which have one ~3" driver and those spring speaker wire clips that accept like no thicker than 18 gauge wire], and a Magnavox CD changer. The speakers and changer I just took from my basement, they weren't being used anyway. When we first hooked up the system, everyone in my family was surprised at the sound those little poop speakers were producing [thanks to the receiver], since my parents had never owned a reciever that cost over ~$200-250 dollars.
I was happy with the system, but knew from the start I'd be getting better speakers. So the next upgrade was an xmas present, Infinity Primus 150 bookshelfs. They kicked alot of *** compared to the Bose speakers. This is the coolest part though: Those speakers cost something like $180 [pair]. My parents got them at Circuit City. 29[!] days later, my CompUSA is closing their HT department [closing sale!!]. They were selling Primus 250's for HALF PRICE! We saw this in the ad that came in the morning paper, and I was like ZOMG! and ran to get the receipt for the 150's. 30 day return policy, and as I said, the next day was day 30! So we went to Circuit City, returned the speakers, sped to CompUSA, and got the
last pair of 250's for half price. It was so good.
After that, I just have been slowly accumulating the better wires, changer, and surge suppressor. The FM tuner is the only thing I didn't buy myself [it's my dad's old one, but works great]. Unless I fall on a big wad of cash somehow, the system is done [well, maybe I shouldn't say that]. If I could I would get better speakers, but I don't happen to have $800 burning a hole in my pocket.
So, yea, I'm quite happy with it. It sounds awesome to my less than experienced ears, and with the CD player on I can turn the reciever up 100% and not hear any 'hssss' noises until my head is a foot away from the speakers. I've also done the "crawl around on your knees for subwoofer placement" thing from this website.
Update: Got the TURBOdock V and turntable for Christmas. I know the turntable is kind of 'wannabe dj', but I think it looks really cool. And it definitely sounds good.
Comments, criticism, ideas etc. appreciated!
