Avantgarde Duo Mezzo XD's RMAF Write-up

**the professor** · February 17, 2016, 01:16 PM

Congrats!

**Marslo** · February 17, 2016, 03:21 PM

Thank you guys

. I am glad you like my setup.

Mike,

Of course I will be grateful for details of your settings.
For time being I have only two of them : the factory default setting ( gain -11 dB ) and the one made by Radek from Eter Audio ( gain - 8dB ) yesterday, I like more the latter.
I will download the SW from Avantgarde site and will start my own way within a few days.

**Mike** · February 17, 2016, 04:45 PM

Here you go:

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**Mike** · February 17, 2016, 04:47 PM

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**Marslo** · February 18, 2016, 02:04 AM

Thank you Mike, a lot of work , I apreciate. Will try this setting and let you know.

**Marslo** · February 22, 2016, 12:59 PM

Hi ,

After few days with software and settings , here is my best input up to day :

**Paul** · February 22, 2016, 01:30 PM

How is the sounds Marslo ? What was your previous speakers ?

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**Marslo** · February 22, 2016, 01:45 PM

Former speakers- Avantgarde Duo Omega G2.
Before we decided to order Duo Mezzo we payed with my wife a visit to Avantgarde HQ in June 2015. We compared Duo Mezzo with Trio with 231 subs cause we have no space for basshorns. Duo Mezzo impressed us more with coherent and full body sound.
Then AG started the new XD series and based on Mike's opinion and very succesful presentation at Rocky Mountain I ordered Duo Mezzo XD.
How is the sound?
Well, in one word - better

Will try to be more precise later on, when the speakers will stabilize.

**Paul** · February 22, 2016, 02:00 PM

Thanks Marslo. Appreciated it. Enjoy them. One day I like to get a pair

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**Marslo** · February 22, 2016, 02:05 PM

I wish you it happen soon

rgds
m

**Mike** · March 14, 2016, 01:47 PM

Marslo - how are you enjoying your Avantgarde Duo Mezzo XD's?

**Marslo** · March 15, 2016, 02:13 AM

Originally Posted by Mike

Marslo - how are you enjoying your Avantgarde Duo Mezzo XD's?

Still wait with conclusions because I did not have my phono stage , it arrived yestarday.
The speakers approach 100 h of playing music , the bass satelite are always on which is recommended by the producer.
I am very pleased and I think that the settings showed above are not bad at all in my room.

The general remark concern the influence of the bass on the rest of the bandwith - I did not realize how much the woofer influence the perception of the midrange and highs.

**Mike** · March 15, 2016, 06:53 AM

Originally Posted by Marslo

The general remark concern the influence of the bass on the rest of the bandwith - I did not realize how much the woofer influence the perception of the midrange and highs.

It sure does - but in a very very good way. You put the settings back to flat and it sounds completely different (not as good) and this is why the XD series, to me, is miles ahead of its predecessor.

Marslo, when you mention the settings above, are you referring to mine? Are you using the same as mine or close to mine? If not, try mine for fun.

**Marslo** · March 15, 2016, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by Mike

It sure does - but in a very very good way. You put the settings back to flat and it sounds completely different (not as good) and this is why the XD series, to me, is miles ahead of its predecessor.

Marslo, when you mention the settings above, are you referring to mine? Are you using the same as mine or close to mine? If not, try mine for fun.

I fully agree with the first statement.

As far as settings are concerned I refer to those presented on my picture , post #111.
I will emulate one day your settings, so far I have 14 different options.
Will be much more convenient if you could pls make the picture or print the screen of your settings in AG control software.

**Mike** · March 15, 2016, 07:21 AM

I will. What amps have you tried?

**Marslo** · March 15, 2016, 07:34 AM

edit.

**Marslo** · March 15, 2016, 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by Mike

I will. What amps have you tried?

With Duo Omega I tried many amps, at least 10 of them .
Still prefer Ayon Crossfire III and for now I do not plan to change it, it's a keeper.

Here is my ranking :
1. Amare Musica - Trinity monoblocks + pre De Forest
2. Ayon Crossfire III ( have had before Ayon Crossfire I and II )
3. XA combo - pre plus power
4. Integrated XA
5-7 Power XA with pre section of La Fontaine ; Monoblocks Trinity controlled from La Fontaine; Power ARC Ref 150 / pre La Fontaine
8-10 ASR Emitter II ; SPEC RSA-M3EX, Leben 1000 P / pre La Fontaine
11. Accuphase E550

The best amp I auditioned at home was hybrid design by Einstein - The Ultimate amp but its gain is too high for AG.

**Mike** · March 15, 2016, 07:44 AM

The Crossfire III use an AA62 tube. Unless I'm mistaken, that's a slightly modified version of the 300b. 300b amps are what I'm using.

**Marslo** · March 15, 2016, 07:49 AM

You are absolutely right, A62 B is a more powerfull version of 300 B made by Ayon in Czech Republic. 2 years ago they introduced the new recti 5u4g which is outsanding imo , highly recommended

**bonzo** · March 15, 2016, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by Mike

The Crossfire III use an AA62 tube. Unless I'm mistaken, that's a slightly modified version of the 300b. 300b amps are what I'm using.

I love their 32b tubes, and 62 is even higher. They are like 300b on steroids.

**Mike** · March 15, 2016, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by Marslo

You are absolutely right, A62 B is a more powerfull version of 300 B made by Ayon in Czech Republic. 2 years ago they introduced the new recti 5u4g which is outsanding imo , higly recommended

Gorgeous!!

**Mike** · April 11, 2016, 11:30 AM

Marslo - any update on your Avantgarde Duo Mezzo XD's?

**Marslo** · April 30, 2016, 09:55 AM

Hi Mike,

I apologize for the late reply but I have nothing new to report.
Last 10 days was abroad, before the vacation I was very busy at work, now back to audio and ... moto.
Season open , my good old friend born in 1994, only 8750 kms, not for sale

**Paul** · August 1, 2018, 02:18 PM

Mike , Are you still on honeymoon with Mezzo XD ?

**Mike** · August 1, 2018, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by Paul

Mike , Are you still on honeymoon with Mezzo XD ?

Oh yes!

**Jerry Seh** · August 2, 2018, 01:34 AM

**Paul** · August 11, 2018, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by Marslo

Hi ,

After few days with software and settings , here is my best input up to day :

Hi Maslo,

What is the bass volume on this setting?

Thanks

**Jim Smith** · August 11, 2018, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by Paul

Hi Maslo,

What is the bass volume on this setting?

Thanks

Paul,

Maybe you are just curious & want to compare settings?

Not sure if it would apply at all to your entirely different room/system, not to mention different room resonances - IMO, it’s far preferable to set it by ear, to YOUR taste.

More work, more musical rewards...

**Paul** · August 11, 2018, 02:05 PM

Agreed

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**Marslo** · August 11, 2018, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by Paul

Hi Maslo,

What is the bass volume on this setting?

Thanks

Now I listen mostly to this one ie -11 dB

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