Location: Glasgow/Italy
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I'm Drew.
Hi Drew!
In principle I share your perplexity, the optimal would be a room for the hifi and another room for the home theater.
But then there is the reality, so I have to compromise: I don't have an extra room to devote to HT and for me the current solution is a good balance between aesthetics and hifi only performance, which for me is the priority
My system:
Analog sources: Basis 2001 signature + Vector 4 tonearm
Cartridges: koetsu Urushi Vermilion, Transfiguration Spirit, Ortofon MC-20 Super, Denon DL-103 SA
Digital source: Denon DVD A1 (modified by Aurion Audio) - Apple Mac Mini + Schiit Eitr
Phonostage: DIY Ear 834 clone + Denon HA 1000
Power Amp: Dsonic M3a-1500M *2
Preamp: Grandinote Proemio
Loudspeakers: Proac EBS
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I have a 42 inch plasma screen set back from the line between the speakers by about 35cm.
It's just fine, the system sounds great and me and Mrs J can watch Gilbert and Sullivan operettas in great sound.
I gave up obsessing about such things years ago. Just enjoy the music.
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IMG_3485.jpgWell, not everyone has the choice! I have fond memories of my 'Cinema' room in the 80s!! that had a coffee table-size projector and a (solid) 6' X 4' screen. The sound was projected at the (concave) screen so it freflected back to you. Current TV set-up? -see pic. 50" Kuro with Texas chip Panasonic receiver into Leak 3090s.
Chris.
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Amazing !
Do you need a subwoofer?
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Thanks to Jerry and Chris
My system:
Analog sources: Basis 2001 signature + Vector 4 tonearm
Cartridges: koetsu Urushi Vermilion, Transfiguration Spirit, Ortofon MC-20 Super, Denon DL-103 SA
Digital source: Denon DVD A1 (modified by Aurion Audio) - Apple Mac Mini + Schiit Eitr
Phonostage: DIY Ear 834 clone + Denon HA 1000
Power Amp: Dsonic M3a-1500M *2
Preamp: Grandinote Proemio
Loudspeakers: Proac EBS
... and the other wall, with the best listening position in the center of the sofa
My system:
Analog sources: Basis 2001 signature + Vector 4 tonearm
Cartridges: koetsu Urushi Vermilion, Transfiguration Spirit, Ortofon MC-20 Super, Denon DL-103 SA
Digital source: Denon DVD A1 (modified by Aurion Audio) - Apple Mac Mini + Schiit Eitr
Phonostage: DIY Ear 834 clone + Denon HA 1000
Power Amp: Dsonic M3a-1500M *2
Preamp: Grandinote Proemio
Loudspeakers: Proac EBS
Location: gone
Posts: 11,519
I'm gone.
I love the way the CDs are stored!
-- I'd never had thought of that.
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You need this.....(original poster from Beatles Apple Boutique, 1968)
Chris.
[QUOTE=jandl100;1024329]I love the way the CDs are stored![QUOTE]
Quite aesthetic, but more practical for people with one eye at 90 degrees from the other maybe ?: