Dusty Chalk Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Beautiful. Maybe get casters instead? Kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 It looks very nice Steve. I've missed some familiar object in the pics to get an idea of the actual size. It's probably smaller than it looks in the pics, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted November 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 That handle on top is a standard kitchen cabinet drawer pull. The rack is about 11.5" wide, about 13" tall and just over 10" deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Cool, right about the size of those "midi" systems which were popular in the 90s. But way beyond them in performance and good looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 If it helps Torp, here's a single Z component next to a full rack Parasound transport (wood also by The Master). They're nice little (heavy) things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvlgato Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Just magnificent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Off Z hook! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted November 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 (edited) If it helps Torp, here's a single Z component next to a full rack Parasound transport (wood also by The Master). They're nice little (heavy) things. I love how heavy that transport is! Edited November 18, 2012 by swt61 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 If it helps Torp, here's a single Z component next to a full rack Parasound transport (wood also by The Master). They're nice little (heavy) things. Thanks. Very nice transport too. The z components have a very interesting size for desktop use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robm321 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 That is a badass rack, very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naamanf Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 CraZy nice Steve! Curious to hear how it stacks up to the Buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 just catching up, cool stuff steve. Glad you could find all your tools to get the project done, though you know I would have let you come up and use mine :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Sneis Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Components matching ftw! My hodge podge of divergent manufacturers' gear is an eyesore in comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted November 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 All done. You can see that the back is pretty tidy w/short interconnects. CraZy nice Steve! Curious to hear how it stacks up to the Buffalo. They are fairly different in presentation. The Buffalo I'd call more technically accurate, while the Parasound is more colored. It's a fun coloration though, and for sub $500.00, a pretty darned nice DAC IMO. I tend to like the Parasound more with the Beta22, and the Buffalo more with the F5. The Zdac makes the Beta a bit more musical, but the F5 already is, so the more neutral Buffalo serves it well. The Parasound stack does a damned nice job driving the K1000 in it's own right, but both the Beta22 and the Pass F5 are a bit more discerning. A very cool office rig however, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Man, even better looking now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Praise Jesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Nice! Looks superb! However ... that handle. You really think a kitchen cabinet handle can handle (ahem) that weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutestory Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Praise Jesus. Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadphoneAddict Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Do you have some analog cables with the channels flipped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted November 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 (edited) Nice! Looks superb! However ... that handle. You really think a kitchen cabinet handle can handle (ahem) that weight? Sure it can. I used some fender washers on the underside. Do you have some analog cables with the channels flipped? Yep, good catch! Actually had the right channels on the reverse inputs. The power amps are correct however. That's the way they connect in mono. Edited November 27, 2012 by swt61 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceClass Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Damn that Parasound is super nice. I've long had a thing for good mini-systems. This is the first rig I've seen which makes me consider ditching my old Toshiba system 15 stack. I now hate you. Lots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted May 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 I I now hate you. That usually doesn't happen until after I've had sex with someone. I really like the portability! I can just unplug the power cables, grab the handle and carry to the motor home, a friends house (one I haven't had sex with), a meet, or wherever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robm321 Posted May 8, 2013 Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted May 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2013 Thanks! It doesn't get all that much use, as the M-22/Buffalo 32 is my main system, but it's very convenient at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 (edited) I'm sure that Cher has never sounded better. Edited May 9, 2013 by guzziguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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