u/wyattaj25

hey all, i decided to incorporate this CRT PC monitor into my retro hi-fi last year and i’ve adored it. it’s connected to the HDMI output of my reciever so all the signals the reciever gets - from VHS, DVD, and my media server, all can get sent to it. i’ve really enjoyed watching blu-ray rips on it, along with using it to show what i’m playing on apple music as shown above. the monitor is a compaq MV740. if you guys have any questions related to the gear i have, let me know.

here’s my little “hi-fi” which has been growing a lot as of lately.

most components have been hand-me-downs, thrifted from goodwills, or found very cheap on ebay in some instances.

reciever is a sony STR-DH810 from goodwill. 7.1 capable but i only use it for dual zone stereo. speakers are JBL J2050s and Bose 301 series IVs, and are hand-me-downs from my dad. the sub (not pictured) is a velodyne SPL also handed down from my dad.

components are as follows: Technics SL-P117 CD player, JVC XV-S500 DVD player, sony TC-R302 cassette deck, sony SLV-998HF VHS VCR, Audio technica AT-LP120XUSB turntable (not pictured), and 2013 mac pro (not pictured, used as streaming box/media server)

display is a Compaq MV740 computer CRT monitor. connected to HDMI out from the reciever by a HDMI to VGA adapter. great for playing emulated games on, or watching dvds.

hey all, long time mac pro user and enthusiast here. last year i retired my 2010 5,1 as my main machine, and upgraded to an m4 pro macbook pro. i do miss tinkering with the 5,1 a lot, i’ve upgraded it to the max so there’s not much more i can do.

so, i decided to purchase a 2013 mac pro to tinker with a bit and use as a home server. i’ve got quite a few plans for it and i think it’ll make a killer minecraft server / NAS / piece of art to sit on a shelf.