Hot and topless Japanese exotica - lots and lots of pics
 

Yesterday I replaced my Salamander rack with a much more classic looking cabinet (not audiophile grade by any means) but I liked the looks of it.

So I took the opportunity to take some photos of my listening room - including some close-ups of the topless Shindo Montille with its tubes glowing nice and hot - sorry if the thread title mislead you and this is not what you were looking for.

Enjoy ...

<< PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU DON'T QUOTE THE PHOTOS IN ANY REPLIES SINCE THERE ARE A LOT OF THEM - LOTS OF SCROLLING >>

First my listening position (note the classic Gold-Toe socks - they add warmth to the system - and feet):

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Next a close up of the awsome Tannoy concentric speaker (with gear in the background):

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From another angle:

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Pulling back a little (close to my actual listening position):

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McIntosh digital + Shindo Analog = Audio Heaven:

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The Montille in heat (yes, I just noticed that the tubes are a bit tilted):

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More tubes in heat:

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And one more - close up this time:

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Alberto

Fantastic Alberto. :thumbsup: I feel the warmth and the sweetness of those tubes just by looking at your pics. :yes:

Thanks for the Pics...

I have seen your beeeyootiful equipment before, but now I notice you have speakers right next to your turntable. Are they hooked up? If so, how's that workin' out for ya?

Very nice photos Alberto! Looks very warm and inviting. :yes:

And oh yes, I see that Frampton come alive LP! What memories....:thumbsup:

Pete

Hi Beans,

Those are monitor speakers for casual/background listening (e.g. radio or Pandora) while I work or read. Even though the Shindo equipment runs the tubes very gently, I prefer not to use them up if all I am doing is having some low-level background music.

Besides, getting anything done while the main system (Shindo + Tannoy) is playing is next to impossible - it keeps grabbing your attention and you get nothing done :D.

Alberto

Thanks Pete, I designed the room and system to be delicious in sound AND looks. After a hard day at work, this room is an oasis of peace and beauty for me.

It may look too "classical" and "fuddy daddy" for some people, but I really like wood, leather and vintage furniture - as I am sure you, of all people, would understand and appreciate :D.

Alberto

Alberto, what's a "fuddy-daddy"??? :scratch2:

Looks GREAT Alberto!!!!

Are those Tannoy's spiked???