Robie's Eclectic Systems

[Robie]

The various systems I've assembled and regularly use are as follows:

Main Basement System:

• B&K Pro10MC pre
• B&K ST-140 power
• Sony ST-J60 tuner
• Rega Planar 2 TT w/ DL-103 cart
• Rega Planet CD player
• Rega ELA speakers (occasionally replaced with B&W DM3000s)
• Sony WMD6 Pro Walkman cassette
• Naim NACA5 speaker cables
• Chord Cobra and Monster Interlink 400 & 300 interconnects

Utility Room Desk System (my daily driver that is also used for computer and TV):

• Audire Legato pre
• VA Systems Model 3 power
• Pioneer TX-9500 II tuner
• DIY Karma Indignia speakers
• Royal speaker cables
• Monster Interlink 300 interconnects

Second Utility Room System:

• McIntosh MA230 integrated amp
• Sony XDR-F1HD tuner
• Rotel RP-1000 TT w/ Grado 8MX Signature cart.
• Nakamichi 500 cassette
• Dynaco A25 speakers
• Royal speaker cables
• Monster Interlink 300 and 100 interconnects

Den System:

• Sony TA-2000F pre
• Kenwood KM-106 power
• NAD 4020 tuner
• Epicure Model 4 speakers
• Royal speaker cables
• Monster Interlink 300 interconnects

Patio System:

• Sherwood S-8900A receiver
• AR4x or Genesis Model 10 speakers

Garage System:

• Fisher Studio Standard CA-39 BPC integrated with matching tuner and tape
• MusiCraft by Sherwood Model 8 speakers
• Bose 151 outdoor speakers

12V Mobile Systems:

• Super T-Amp (or Accurian integrated if location has electricity)
• ADS 2002 powered speakers
• Radio Shack CD-3400 and Sony DE-J100 portable CD players
• ADS 200C speakers

Cabin Systems:

• Sumo Athena and Polaris pre and power
• Yamaha T-300 tuner
• Panasonic portable CD player
• Kenwood B792 CD player
• Nakamichi 500 cassette
• ADS 710 speakers

and

• Sherwood S-7200 receiver
• EPI A70 speakers

 

[cableguy]

What, no hallway system....

Damn, that is a bunch of killer gear!

 

[ekmanning5]

:worthless
There...I've said it.

 

[voltcontrol]

That's a lodda stuff..

 

[Rome]

Very nice accumulation indeed, Robie!

Rome

 

[Tom Brennan]

Those Rega speakers of Robie's are about the best cone and dome speakers I've heard. Airy and spacious, good tone, great clarity and surprisingly good bass depth and dynamics. The only cone and domers I've heard I think might better them are Kwing's big Harbeths.

My opinions ya understand.

 

[Robie]

Thanks Tom, Rome, voltcontrol, Ed and cableguy.

Tom, that's very high praise, thanks. I wish I had Blzatrl's Dynaco MKIIIs to drive them with every day. They really sing with some decent tube power.

Pics of some of these systems soon.

 

[JohnVF]

I second Tom's praise of those Rega's. What a fantastic speaker that gets so much right. I always like visiting your place as it means good tunes and even better times.

 

[Art K.]

I've owned some Rega speakers and I concur that they are excellent. I'd like to hear your Rega Ela's.

 

[Fisherdude]

I've seen almost all of Bob's systems. Although, since I didn't need to go to the bathroom, I may have missed a few.

 

[guiller]

Those listings are impressive!

 

[Robie]

Thanks, John, Art and guiller!

I've seen almost all of Bob's systems. Although, since I didn't need to go to the bathroom, I may have missed a few.

:yes:

Clay, can't wait to see some of your Fisher deployments.

 

[Fisherdude]

The basement is coming along well. One o' these days...

 

[240sx4u]

I had the opportunity to listen to Bob's system(s) for awhile on Saturday. I really appreciate you and Colet's (I know I spelled it wrong) hospitality. My wife really enjoyed visiting with you guys too.

Those Rega's are laughably good. I was very surprised by what I heard. Great opportunity to meet a fellow audio dude and even got the name of an album that I have to purchase now.

Bob, not sure how long it will take me to get to Chicago to pick up my MKIII's after they are fixed but you should probably test them and make sure they are working okay

Evan

EDIT; I did use the bathroom, the toilet transmission line is exquisite.

 

[Robie]

Finally getting around to posting pics of at least one of my systems. Please ignore the clutter. Sorry for the lousy pic quality but I'm learning how to use my daughter's old camera (Fuji Finepix V10) and tried for the rich, no flash look but just ended up with blurry pics, instead.

Here are the systems at my little Wisconsin cabin:

Cabin Systems:

Main:
* Sumo Athena and Polaris pre and power
* Yamaha T-300 tuner
* Panasonic portable CD player
* Kenwood B792 CD player
* Nakamichi 500 cassette
* ADS 710 speakers


Living Room:
* Sherwood S-7200 receiver
* EPI A70 speakers


Pics of other systems, soon.

 

[RayW]

What, no hallway system....

Actually the first time I was at Bob's house he had what is listed as the patio system hooked up in the hallway while we monkeyed around a little with the Genesis crossovers. :thmbsp:

Evan, you're right on. I don't think it's possible to find better hosts. Good folk for sure!

 

[Robie]

More pics of my messy house:

Main System (Basement):

* B&K Pro10MC pre
* B&K ST-140 power
* Sony ST-J60 tuner
* Rega Planar 2 TT w/ DL-103 cart
* Rega Planet CD player
* Rega ELA speakers (occasionally replaced with B&W DM3000s)
* Sony WMD6 Pro Walkman cassette
* Naim NACA5 speaker cables
* Chord Cobra and Monster Interlink 400 & 300 interconnects



Utility Room Desk System (my daily driver that is also used for computer and TV):

* Audire Legato pre
* VA Systems Model 3 power
* Pioneer TX-9500 II tuner
* DIY Karma Indignia speakers
* Royal speaker cables
* Monster Interlink 300 interconnects

 

[Robie]

Actually the first time I was at Bob's house he had what is listed as the patio system hooked up in the hallway while we monkeyed around a little with the Genesis crossovers. :thmbsp:

Thanks, Ray. Let me know when the Big Bobs go on tour north of 40° 41' 37" N / 89° 35' 20" W!

 

[kirk57]

What nothing in the kitchen?

Yeah those Regas are very good indeed.
I also would like to have Blzatrl's Dynaco MKIIIs...

 

[Robie]

Thanks kirk57! I still wouldn't mind your VanL Quartets.