Let's See What Makes Your Vinyl Spin!

[HiFi Guy]

First pic taken in my new apartment. The Fortes are lease breakers to be sure, but thankfully they sound fantastic down low too.

 

[Nee Lewman]

First pic taken in my new apartment. The Fortes are lease breakers to be sure, but thankfully they sound fantastic down low too.

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What is the kit on the top shelf to the right of the turntable?

 

[HiFi Guy]

What is the kit on the top shelf to the right of the turntable?

Marantz DAC for the TV/cable box that I don’t have yet. Really torn between a 55 and a 65. The couch is a good distance from the system.

I can also stream from a phone which is what I’m using it for with XM radio- hence the wire in this pic taken from the couch.

 

[Yer Ol' Uncle D]

First pic taken in my new apartment. The Fortes are lease breakers to be sure, but thankfully they sound fantastic down low too.

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I trust you were cranking Hunting Girl as much as your lease would allow.

 

[Rowan]

Got the Leak hooked up. Definitely a bit less chunky than the old M6i was. Set up is screaming for a vintage speaker set now. Might need to start a Jbl L100 classic fund

 

[Rowan]

It’s a bit of a furniture piece too. Seriously tempted to grab the CDT now too

 

[Angsty]

First pic taken in my new apartment. The Fortes are lease breakers to be sure, but thankfully they sound fantastic down low too.

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A mighty fine set-up - thanks for sharing this new pic.

 

[kvetcha]

First pic taken in my new apartment. The Fortes are lease breakers to be sure, but thankfully they sound fantastic down low too.

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man, the IVs are some good looking speakers.

and yes, they're far more civilized at reasonable volumes than you might expect.

 

[GStephenH]

man, the IVs are some good looking speakers.

and yes, they're far more civilized at reasonable volumes than you might expect.

I love that the IVs can still be so enjoyable at neighbor friendly volumes (or wife friendly in my case). But, man, do I love them when I don't have to be friendly...

 

[Mather]

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Got the Leak hooked up. Definitely a bit less chunky than the old M6i was. Set up is screaming for a vintage speaker set now. Might need to start a Jbl L100 classic fund

L100s yesssss join usssssss. They're delightful. Nice setup!

 

[Rowan]

L100s yesssss join usssssss. They're delightful. Nice setup!

Quick measure of the room has me more at L82s. Quick call to Peter Tyson has me a potential pair with stands for under a grand (sterling).

Anyone have a view on the L82?

 

[Mather]

Quick measure of the room has me more at L82s. Quick call to Peter Tyson has me a potential pair with stands for under a grand (sterling).

Anyone have a view on the L82?

I've never heard them but I believe @Ed Selley might, if he's around. I think he reviewed either these or their smaller cousins for AVForums.

 

[marshall]

First pic taken in my new apartment. The Fortes are lease breakers to be sure, but thankfully they sound fantastic down low too.

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I made sure I verified the soundproofing between units in my new condo. So far so good.

 

[marshall]

It’s a bit of a furniture piece too. Seriously tempted to grab the CDT now too
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Love the look of the Leak gear. Happy with the sound?

 

[Rowan]

Love the look of the Leak gear. Happy with the sound?

Yeah. Early days but I’m really happy with it. Bluetooth isn’t great but vinyl sounds fab. I know it’s probably technically a step down from what I had but it’s far more appropriate to the space.

Looks class too. Streamer should be here tomorrow

 

[The Denmarkian Wonder]

Marantz DAC for the TV/cable box that I don’t have yet. Really torn between a 55 and a 65. The couch is a good distance from the system.

I can also stream from a phone which is what I’m using it for with XM radio- hence the wire in this pic taken from the couch.

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At that distance, i would go 65....and Sony.

 

[Mather]

At that distance, i would go 65....and Sony.

Or how about 125 and BenQ?

 

[Joe Mac]

Or how about 125 and BenQ?

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Bonus points for wearing socks!

 

[Mather]

Bonus points for wearing socks!

I'm not a caveman, unlike SOME PEOPLE on this forum....

 

[Rowan]

I'm not a caveman, unlike SOME PEOPLE on this forum....

Hope you take them off when you put your sandals on