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Enochrome
04-19-2010, 10:31 PM
Just finished making some custom stands for my Mini Monitors. They came out
pretty good. This was a learning process, and was an interesting study. The stands were made from oak.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2787/4536736291_1571d7fb84_m.jpg

Here's the back, with an ornamental rear column that adds some support. The front provides most of the support and is filled 2/3rd's with sand.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4537369336_b920eee81a_m.jpg

Here's my new setup with a recent acquisition of a vintage Pioneer SX-650 receiver.
The receiver sounds much warmer and robust than my little phono preamp hooked up to
my modern receiver. The 650 is only rated 35w, but I barely need to turn it up past to fill up my room. ;)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2775/4537369156_fcaf2d57b7_m.jpg

Just wanted to share. Thanks Poppachubby for the advice on the other vintage Pioneer receiver, turned out to be too much of restoration job.

Cheers

audio amateur
04-20-2010, 12:34 AM
Lovely stands! Great job. Too bad the pictures are so small though

poppachubby
04-20-2010, 01:38 AM
Those look wonderful Enochrome. Your set-up looks great too. It's a shame about the tubed Pioneer, it would have been a unique piece. If you are interested in tubes, get a budget together and we can make it happen. Some exposed tubes will look sweet on that cabinet. Good stuff!!

TheHills44060
04-20-2010, 03:54 PM
Wow great job i like em!

thekid
04-20-2010, 04:19 PM
Great job-Nice compact set-up!