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Ok - We have the system ready to order: Gloss Black M80's, VP-150, QS-8's and an EP-600. I am under orders to make the system family friendly. This means a receiver or separates with easy to operate front panel controls, as my kids are incapable of NOT losing a remote.

I also have get the electronics into an equipment rack upon which will sit a 70 inch TV, the frontrunner is the new JVC DILA set. Think low-boy in profile.

The H-K 7300 looks like a great match, as does the NAD T-773.

Any suggestions for furniture ? The H-K is 20 inches deep plus the needed clearance for cables, etc ... That seems a challenge. What I really need is something about 24 inches deep, with removable back panels, about 72 inches wide, and 24 inches tall.

I think the NAD is less feature rich, which is not necessarily a negative, but because of that fact, it might be easier to operate.

I think a gloss black rack will finish things off nicely.

Would you consider having Brucer make you a custom job?

Might not be much help, but you can get a nice discount buying from harmanaudio or spearitsound for HK and NAD respectively, refurbished. Although if you can afford such a system, you probably don't need the discount.

I like the simplicity of NAD products a lot. In addition to the fact that they put a lot of power behind their products.. their 50 wpc receivers weigh more than competetion's 100 wpc receivers. If they rate as conservatively as I think, your house's fuse box will be the weak link before the T-773 is.

I was checking out Brucer's stuff tonight - it looks like he has some good ideas. I will show his stuff to "she who decorates" ...

Good Call !

Thanks for the link - Nad and I used to be GREAT friends, I have owned more than 20 NAD pieces over the years, so I am leaning that direction. The ease of use seems to be there, too.

Check this sight out Craig. Not the most esthetic stuff I've ever seen, but you did mention children. And I usually have a house full of the little monsters running around, so this looks functional from that perspective. Which reminds me….I have a lizard on the loose somewhere in this house that I now get the pleasure of finding……all 4700 square feet of it.

At any rate, you build modular cabinets on line to your needs.

http://www.can-am.ca/home-theater.htm

And you link posting freaks just back off. I’m lazy and I admit it. Plus it’s the principal. I don’t like having to go through all those damn key strokes to post stinking link.

Admittedly Lazy Mike's Link

Should we know "Brucer"?

I was waiting for someone to post a link. That'll teach him.

Tom, Brucer is well known for his woodworking skills at the other forum, aka AV123.

Tom and Mike - Thanks for that link, that will keep her busy and off the streets for a while ...

I think the NAD will be the winner over the H-K. Their stuff has real push buttons for the kids, and looks like the easiest to use, while still sounding great for Dad.

I got confirmation regarding pricing for a system all in gloss black, even with the EP-600, the Gloss finish for a whole system is still $1000.

The order is placed, and now the wait begins. Of course, it is summer, getting the stuff in late August would be about perfect, just in time to get them dialed in before the September GTG in Dwight.

Craig, don't let Brucer's current designs limit your imagination. All ya gotta do is tell him exactly what you want, and he can do it for you. You may have to mortgage Ethan to pay for it, but he can do it.

For those interested, Brucer is a very nice guy, very knowledgeable guy, who makes custom furniture. He hangs out over at av123. If you're interested you can peruse these two threads to see some of his designs.

Customs & other consideration design pics

AP Racks and Buffets

And here is the stand he has designed for the "Bigfoot" center channel. IMHO, it is the prettiest center channel stand I've ever seen.

http://forum.av123.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=132585

Jack - Surprisingly, Susan was not too thrilled with the look of Brucer's stuff - not because it is not beautiful, but because it will, in her words, dominate the room.

I must have really bumped my head last winter when I told her to feel free to decorate to her heart's content ...

That link is pretty cool. Has anybody bought from them before? I am constantly looking for DVD storage. What do most folks here use? My collection is getting close to the 700 mark, and I am planning on hitting the 1000 mark before I am finished. Any input would be much appreciated.

Shane D

Thanks for the links, Jack. That is astounding craftsmanship. I'm so glad I don't need anything like that at the moment

I make my own. Woodwoking is a hobby of mine. Just look for solid wood, not plywood. it'll last a lifetime.

Here's a sight with some racks that apear to be well made.

link for Tom to fix........

http://www.cdrackshoppe.com/

I'm not the "Link Fixer of the Day"

Cut and paste is fine with me, I was just rising to the bait before.

Thanks for sharing that, Mike.

Wow, I'd get Rockets just to go w/ those stands.

I agree, that is hands down the best looking CC stand I've ever seen.

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LOL, that's exactly what I was thinking whenever I first saw them. Very nice.

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Whadaya tryin' to do, get me kicked off the forum? Axioms would look just as good on Brucer's stuff as Rockets.

I don't have a problem with mixed solid wood and plywood. It's pressboard that's the problem...

There’s no such thing as good plywood anymore. Cabinet grade 9 or 11 ply 3/4” even sucks. Can’t even sand it without cutting through the top layer. I still use it on some projects, but have become very discouraged and leery about using it anymore. I’d rather use MDF with a Veneer overlay than plywood. And I absolutely will not, no way in hell use plywood for structures. [censored] delaminates and warps at the very hint of rain. OSB is all I use now.

Luke, you are about to enter into the "dark side."

Apparently! Oh well, it's not like I'm building houses...

Thanks for the link. I really like the idea of the swiveling one, but the capacity is too small. I would like to find some kind of system that would fit in my bedroom with the HT.

Shane D