New photos of Randy's system ...

Some pictures of system with the Bel Canto powering the Maggie's.... Playing 1979 Dire Straits live promotional disk!

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Just curious why you have the entire system skewed off to the right instead of centered. Also, did you ever try the subs on the outside of the Maggies?
 
I did try the subs in different places and I like them the most inside.

My room is a bit strange. The side wall, back wall in this case has a nice built in book case which I cannot sit in front of. My chair is next to it and back in a bit. Therefore the system is moved to that side to put the chair in the middle. I actual have it honed in so it works good this way.
 
Its been a while with several changes so I thought it was about time to post some updated photos.

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Nice Randy. So you kept the Mcintosh amp. Got rid of the T+A. Mcintosh is unique equipment. It has color. But it appears to be a very pleasing color that many gravitate too. JD rip was a huge Mcintosh fan. I wonder what happened with his system. I read that article the other day about is your system too good. You seem to have built a blend that would be very musical and easy to sit back and enjoy. While also digging deep and showing you what your listening too. Nicely done.
 
Kingrex said:
Nice Randy. So you kept the Mcintosh amp. Got rid of the T+A. Mcintosh is unique equipment. It has color. But it appears to be a very pleasing color that many gravitate too. JD rip was a huge Mcintosh fan. I wonder what happened with his system. I read that article the other day about is your system too good. You seem to have built a blend that would be very musical and easy to sit back and enjoy. While also digging deep and showing you what your listening too. Nicely done.
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Thank you Rex. Yea the classic McIntosh is a very nice amp that I have been enjoying lately. At some point I may want to get a new Mc. Being a Binghamton boy of course I do have Mc on the brain. The T+A was a really nice amp but I decided I simply could not keep three amps and I was able to help a fellow sharky with a price on it!

Yea Dan was a huge Mc fan. I was wondering the other day about the same thing :).

Thank you for the kind words. I am very happy with the sound of the system at this point.
 
brodricj said:
I'm curious why some people have 2 or 3 turntables?
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I wanted the second table for more of an every day use table. The Rega is nice but it does involve a bit more care then the direct drive Technics. I use it more for serious listening sessions or higher grade albums. I also want a table that would allow for quick cartridge switches and I keep the Ortofon 2M Red mounted to switch for first play on questionable used albums, etc. I do like the auto lift also because I have fell a sleep on a couple occasions and the table keep playing :(.
 
Randy Myers said:
I wanted the second table for more of an every day use table. The Rega is nice but it does involve a bit more care then the direct drive Technics. I use it more for serious listening sessions or higher grade albums. I also want a table that would allow for quick cartridge switches and I keep the Ortofon 2M Red mounted to switch for first play on questionable used albums, etc. I do like the auto lift also because I have fell a sleep on a couple occasions and the table keep playing :(.
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I like direct drive too. I am the most satisfied with vinyl now than I have ever been since I upgraded my table. What do you mean more care. Both of your tables are pretty much, clean the needle and drop it in the groove? I built a little stand that holds my goo dot at the perfect height. I also a magic sponge at the perfect height. About every 10 records I use the magic sponge. Every album side I drop into the goo, then onto the vinyl.
 
Kingrex said:
I like direct drive too. I am the most satisfied with vinyl now than I have ever been since I upgraded my table. What do you mean more care. Both of your tables are pretty much, clean the needle and drop it in the groove? I built a little stand that holds my goo dot at the perfect height. I also a magic sponge at the perfect height. About every 10 records I use the magic sponge. Every album side I drop into the goo, then onto the vinyl.
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More or less little things like I don't like cleaning the record with a belt drive.... So I always clean records on the Technics. I always give the belts a little push to get it up to 45 with less effort. The Technics motor is a thing of beauty. It gets up to speed in about half a rotation, even 45 speed. And stops just as fast! Over all the Rega is a better table, SQ, over all feel, but the Technics is a really nice every day player!
 
Randy Myers said:
I wanted the second table for more of an every day use table. The Rega is nice but it does involve a bit more care then the direct drive Technics. I use it more for serious listening sessions or higher grade albums. I also want a table that would allow for quick cartridge switches and I keep the Ortofon 2M Red mounted to switch for first play on questionable used albums, etc. I do like the auto lift also because I have fell a sleep on a couple occasions and the table keep playing :(.
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This post is really helpful for me personally. As I get older I do find myself falling asleep at times while listening. So, an auto lift feature may limit the type table I plan on purchasing. Thanks - as I hadn't considered this before ... and now I will.

PS: Your system is absolutely beautiful. Congrats on a job well done.
 
Calvin said:
This post is really helpful for me personally. As I get older I do find myself falling asleep at times while listening. So, an auto lift feature may limit the type table I plan on purchasing. Thanks - as I hadn't considered this before ... and now I will.

PS: Your system is absolutely beautiful. Congrats on a job well done.
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Thanks you Calvin. There are aftermarket "lifters" available that can be added to tables. With the Rega skeletal design it is more difficult. Also I did not want to have to reset that each time. Plus the secondary table saves wear on the Rega MC cartridge for everyday use to reserve it for my more serious listening sessions.
 
He definitely does it the right way. Nicely built wonderful sounding gear. He also offers quality built nCore mono amplifiers. He told me that he feels they are a perfect match to the pre-amps. At some point I may have to give them a try :).
 
brodricj said:
I'm curious why some people have 2 or 3 turntables?
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I think Randy's getting into DJing
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