I'm almost embarrassed to post this after seeing so many cool systems and rooms here but I figure this is a good way to say hello.
Sources:
DirecTV HD receiver
Samsung DVD/VCR
JVC XL-Z431 CD
Technics SL-QL1 Turntable
Receiver:
Yamaha RX-V990
Speakers:
Celestion DL-8 Series II (L/R)
NHT SuperOne (C)
NHT SuperZero (R)
TV:
37" Vizio
I've had the equipment save for the TV and DVD/VCR for years. I listen to music more than the TV thing but the family enjoys the mini home theater experience. I'm a jazz guy, amateur musician (piano and guitar), and all around RBG.
I've got an Onkyo C-S5VL coming from Amazon to replace the JVC CD player (it's getting moved).
I've found the Celestions to be some of the best bookshelf speakers I've had the experience of hearing. They are stunning on vocals (Diana Krall is singing to *me*) and they set up a wonderful soundstage image. The drawback is they are elevated higher than they should be but there's not really enough room for stands where they should be placed.
I like the Technics turntable a lot. Linear tracking, direct drive, automatic operation. My previous turntable was a manual Pioneer (forget which one) but since buying the Technics back in the late 80's/early 90's I've come to really enjoy the automatic start, stop, track selection, etc. Has the original cartridge but a recent replacement spec stylus from turntableneedles.com.
Frankly, I prefer playing CD's, plugging in my iPod, or simply listening to the Sonic Tap classic jazz station on DirecTV but I do play at least a couple records each evening. Takes me back to once upon a time. :thmbsp: