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Old 15-11-2009, 3:38 PM   #1
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Time for a Change!

Current System includes :

Evolution Acoustics MM3 speakers

Pioneer Elite PRO151FHD 60" plasma

Oppo 83SE BluRay/Universal Player

Boulder 1060 Amplifier

Boulder 1012 DA/PreAmplifier

Synergistic Research TESLA PowerCell 10SE - power conditioner

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Virtual Dynamics - EXODUS - speaker cables.

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For power, I have (4) dedicated power lines using cryo-treated 10ga wire directly from the circuit breaker box to (4) Synergistic Research TESLA-PLEX cryo'd wall outlets.














The TREE HOUSE :











Living Room


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Re: Time for a Change!

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Old 15-11-2009, 3:55 PM   #5
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Re: Time for a Change!

erm
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Re: Time for a Change!

damn!!!!
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Re: Time for a Change!

Do you think maybe he's compensating for something ?
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Re: Time for a Change!

WOW!!!!!!!!!!

(PS where did you get the light from behind your speaker?)

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Re: Time for a Change!

You're in the states right?

Oh and
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Re: Time for a Change!

We'll be getting our Coats then.
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Old 15-11-2009, 6:00 PM   #15
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Re: Time for a Change!

Only thing I can think to say is

+1 with the
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Re: Time for a Change!

I could comfortably live inside one of those speakers....with my girlfriend and 2 kids



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Old 15-11-2009, 6:13 PM   #17
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i'm speechless............
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Old 15-11-2009, 6:21 PM   #18
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Re: Time for a Change!

I suddenly feel rather inadequate
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Old 15-11-2009, 6:22 PM   #19
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Oh yeah,
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Old 15-11-2009, 6:23 PM   #20
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I thought you'd be bigger
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Old 15-11-2009, 10:14 PM   #21
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Re: Time for a Change!

No way!

Got a picture of the tree house at night?
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Old 15-11-2009, 10:41 PM   #22
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Re: Time for a Change!


WOW WOW. I haven't seen anything this good for ages


EDIT: This thread should be renamed 'the thread'

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Old 15-11-2009, 11:18 PM   #23
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Re: Time for a Change!

That's an amazing setup in what looks like an Amazing property. I've got to ask though, why such a "small" screen in comparison to the rest of the setup 60'' plasma seems almost inadequate.

PS: Has the house appeared in one of those 100 Houses type architectural books, I could swear I've seen it before. Just curious.
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Old 16-11-2009, 1:56 AM   #24
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Re: Time for a Change!

The Elite PRO151 KURO 60" plasma is the biggest that I can afford.
I do not want a projector type display.
Believe me, at night this KURO plasma is amazing!




Our house is located in Fort Worth, Texas and was built on the side of a hill, about 1976.

Lots of windows, skylights, and decks.
Even has an elevator!

I am just about to install a 6ft. tall piece of Basalt similar to this, in the front yard near the stairs going up to our front door.
I am going to have to use a forklift since it weighs about 600lbs.
Poured the concrete and rebar anchors this weekend so it is ready for the install shortly.




Back Deck


Upstairs Tub

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Old 16-11-2009, 7:57 AM   #25
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Re: Time for a Change!

That's a great view from the bathroom!

Glad to hear that the Pioneer is a good set. I have the same in storage waiting to go into my new build once it is done

That's an impressive looking wall mount bracket. Which one is it?

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Old 16-11-2009, 9:47 AM   #26
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Old 16-11-2009, 11:20 AM   #27
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Re: Time for a Change!

that is one phenomenal house

more pictures?
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Re: Time for a Change!

Nice house! The speakers are a bit on the small side thou.
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Old 16-11-2009, 2:03 PM   #29
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The plasma wall mount articulating arm bracket is the Premier Mount AM3.
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Fantastic pad

I have never heard of the speakers, gonna look 'em up. They look like Wilson meets sonus Faber and Focal !
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