My system, circa 2002

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This is one of my basement systems, back in late 2001.
In Northwest Ohio, USA.



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Home-Based Audio/Video System Evaluator
Some equipment in info-graphic above:

Audio by Van Alstine FET-Valve Preamp
Audio by Van Alstine Omega III 260 amplifier
Sennheiser HD 600 headphones
Theta Chroma 396 DAC
HeadRoom Little w/More Power and premium module headphone amplifier [DIY-modified for better performance]
Paradigm Export Monitor II on lead-shot-filled Premiere stands
Pioneer CLD-D704 CD/LaserDisc Player
Pioneer DV-626D DVD/CD player
Chang Lightspeed CLS 6400 power line conditioner
etc.
 
This is one of my basement systems, back in late 2001.
In Northwest Ohio, USA.



HiFi-labeled2.jpg



Home-Based Audio/Video System Evaluator
Some equipment in info-graphic above:

Audio by Van Alstine FET-Valve Preamp
Audio by Van Alstine Omega III 260 amplifier
Sennheiser HD 600 headphones
Theta Chroma 396 DAC
HeadRoom Little w/More Power and premium module headphone amplifier [DIY-modified for better performance]
Paradigm Export Monitor II on lead-shot-filled Premiere stands
Pioneer CLD-D704 CD/LaserDisc Player
Pioneer DV-626D DVD/CD player
Chang Lightspeed CLS 6400 power line conditioner
etc.
Really impressive. The Sony WEGA 27FV16 CRT technology is a real blast from the past. This was the premium television from Sony's FD Trinitron WEGA line. I believe it retailed for $899 back in the late 90s.

Moving forward to the present day, what has changed in your system?
 

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