This Is What $US1,100,000 In Audio Equipment Looks Like

1:00PM September 15, 2009 | Rosa Golijan

Wowza. Ivan Messer brings a new meaning to audiophile as he already spent five years tweaking and tuning his equipment to perfection. His $US1.1 million in Richard Gray and McIntosh audio equipment that is.

I doubt that the picture can even convey just how much equipment, time, love and care the guy has put into things:

The current breakdown on his room has about $US800,000 worth of McIntosh gear, which is predominantly source components, amplifiers and speakers. Then, there’s about $US125,000 on the video side. The rest is cosmetic-decorating, seating and woodwork. Then, he has maybe another $US80,000 in just software, which includes 6,000 Blu-ray movies, CDs and DVDs.

The sad part though? “Ivan doesn’t crank this system to 11-unless it’s for a demo.” Seems like a shame with a system like that. I could definitely think of songs to blast on it. [Electronic House via Boing Boing]

Comments

  • Frosty

    September 15, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    Why would you have a TV that small? Spose it’s not the size of the TV but how you use it …………..

    • Mike

      September 17, 2009 at 9:24 PM

      The TV is simply used to show the output of his 750 Gigabyte digital music server (album art, song lists, currently playing song, etc.).

      There is a massive Stewart screen that comes down from above when it’s movie time.

      Trust me, the system is unbelievable. I’ve been there several times!

  • Mick

    September 16, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    Meh, I bet his amp doesnt go up to 11

    • Mike

      September 17, 2009 at 9:28 PM

      Look up the specs of his amps. McIntosh Labs makes some of the most powerful solid state amps in the world. Each of his front speakers are triple-powered by 2,000 watt amps and 2 sets of 1,200 watt amps. That’s enough power to dissolve any kidney stones you may have!

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