Hajime
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My speaker system finally came together today when I had the time to go out and buy sixteen concrete blocks from Home Depot. I wanted to spend the most money I could on what I felt mattered on my speaker system so I spent $26 for the concrete blocks as opposed to $100 + for decent stands. The speakers are ATC SCM-7 bookshelves which I bought on the recommendation of Andrew Pielet. I was considering Magnepan MMG's before these, but as you can see my room is very small and I would not been able to place them in a way that would bring out the best in them.
The amplifier I am using is a Sophia EL34. I realize that this is not optimal amplification for the ATC's and I will probably look for a new amp when I have more money. For now it sounds very nice and has a trait that was very unexpected: plentiful, powerful bass.
My source is a Meridian 508.20. The reason it looks covered in white is I have it wearing one of my nightshirts in order to protect it's shine. The light blue rectangle under the Meridian is a 18x18 (I think) concrete slab wrapped in a blue towel so as not to scratch the feet of the Meridian. For speaker cable I am using a three-foot length of insulated 14gauge copper wire. I will use my own speaker cable when I have time to build myself a pair.
This is a picture taken from the mattress on the floor. I disassembled my bed and I now sleep on a mattress on the floor. I did this so I could fit that dresser and speakers in my room.
The only way I could have afforded any of this nice equipment is by buying it at a 50% or more discount. I had some great experiences buying and selling to very nice people. I also had some unpleasant experiences, but building this speaker system has been very positive on the whole. I want to thank a few people for helping me with this system, namely Andrew Pielet for his great advice, Tom Hankins for his (and putting up with my ignorant questions), Jeff (jefemeister) for his advice and anyone I have bought from or sold to.
The amplifier I am using is a Sophia EL34. I realize that this is not optimal amplification for the ATC's and I will probably look for a new amp when I have more money. For now it sounds very nice and has a trait that was very unexpected: plentiful, powerful bass.
My source is a Meridian 508.20. The reason it looks covered in white is I have it wearing one of my nightshirts in order to protect it's shine. The light blue rectangle under the Meridian is a 18x18 (I think) concrete slab wrapped in a blue towel so as not to scratch the feet of the Meridian. For speaker cable I am using a three-foot length of insulated 14gauge copper wire. I will use my own speaker cable when I have time to build myself a pair.
This is a picture taken from the mattress on the floor. I disassembled my bed and I now sleep on a mattress on the floor. I did this so I could fit that dresser and speakers in my room.
The only way I could have afforded any of this nice equipment is by buying it at a 50% or more discount. I had some great experiences buying and selling to very nice people. I also had some unpleasant experiences, but building this speaker system has been very positive on the whole. I want to thank a few people for helping me with this system, namely Andrew Pielet for his great advice, Tom Hankins for his (and putting up with my ignorant questions), Jeff (jefemeister) for his advice and anyone I have bought from or sold to.