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April 24, 2019, 05:14 AM #1Senior Member
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New speakers to me
I have been trying to purchase these truly stunning speakers for 5 years now on the pre-owned market (because I don't have $100K lying around
) Now I am the proud owner of a pair of Venture Audio Grand Ultimates ! Sorry it has been awhile since I uploaded pics.
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yes-3.jpegVenture Audio Grand Ultimate in Macassar Ebony, Thrax Dionysos pre, Thrax Tres mono's, Magnus MA-300 w/ MA-500 power supply, Stealth digital RCA, Acoustic Zen Absolute Silver pc's, Prana Wire Cosmos sp. cables, LG 65" OLED, ModWright modified Oppo 103D(transport), Reference Line Stage power conditioner, SME 20-2w/ Graham 2.2 tonearm, Ortofon Windfeld, Canary Audio MC10, PranaWire Linebacker, Luxman D-08 cd/sacd/dac.
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April 24, 2019, 07:26 AM #2Senior Member
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Re: New speakers to me
Congrats! Beautiful finish!
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April 24, 2019, 07:33 AM #3Senior Member
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Re: New speakers to me
Congratulations. They look great.
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April 24, 2019, 08:00 AM #4Senior Member
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Re: New speakers to me
Gorgeous! Enjoy for a long time.
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April 24, 2019, 08:10 AM #5Audioshark
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Re: New speakers to me
Pretty!
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April 24, 2019, 08:33 AM #6Super Moderator
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Re: New speakers to me
Congratulations! They look awesome.
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April 24, 2019, 08:43 AM #7Senior Member
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Beautiful! Are they zebrawood?
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Re: New speakers to me
They sure are pretty but most important is how they sound to you.
George
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April 24, 2019, 09:18 AM #9Senior Member
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Re: New speakers to me
amazing - enjoy in good health! what did you have prior and how are you liking the change?
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April 24, 2019, 09:26 AM #10Senior Member
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Re: New speakers to me
Macassar Ebony
Originally Posted by rrwmd
Venture Audio Grand Ultimate in Macassar Ebony, Thrax Dionysos pre, Thrax Tres mono's, Magnus MA-300 w/ MA-500 power supply, Stealth digital RCA, Acoustic Zen Absolute Silver pc's, Prana Wire Cosmos sp. cables, LG 65" OLED, ModWright modified Oppo 103D(transport), Reference Line Stage power conditioner, SME 20-2w/ Graham 2.2 tonearm, Ortofon Windfeld, Canary Audio MC10, PranaWire Linebacker, Luxman D-08 cd/sacd/dac.
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April 24, 2019, 09:29 AM #11Senior Member
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I had Venture CR-8 with subwoofers from their Ultimate Reference line. Originally Posted by Skanda
Venture Audio Grand Ultimate in Macassar Ebony, Thrax Dionysos pre, Thrax Tres mono's, Magnus MA-300 w/ MA-500 power supply, Stealth digital RCA, Acoustic Zen Absolute Silver pc's, Prana Wire Cosmos sp. cables, LG 65" OLED, ModWright modified Oppo 103D(transport), Reference Line Stage power conditioner, SME 20-2w/ Graham 2.2 tonearm, Ortofon Windfeld, Canary Audio MC10, PranaWire Linebacker, Luxman D-08 cd/sacd/dac.
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April 24, 2019, 09:31 AM #12Senior Member
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Thanks everyone! To quote somebody, "After listening to these speakers, I need to smoke a cigarette." Originally Posted by octadyndude
Venture Audio Grand Ultimate in Macassar Ebony, Thrax Dionysos pre, Thrax Tres mono's, Magnus MA-300 w/ MA-500 power supply, Stealth digital RCA, Acoustic Zen Absolute Silver pc's, Prana Wire Cosmos sp. cables, LG 65" OLED, ModWright modified Oppo 103D(transport), Reference Line Stage power conditioner, SME 20-2w/ Graham 2.2 tonearm, Ortofon Windfeld, Canary Audio MC10, PranaWire Linebacker, Luxman D-08 cd/sacd/dac.
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April 24, 2019, 10:07 AM #13Senior Member
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my man! you're in a legal state - make that a spliff Originally Posted by MarinJim
Thanks everyone! To quote somebody, "After listening to these speakers, I need to smoke a cigarette."
- i'll keep it family friendly from here on out but you know biggest passion next to/on par with audio so i had to pipe up...pun intended
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April 24, 2019, 10:50 AM #14Senior Member
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"I drink to get drunk, I smoke to get high". Just quoting! Originally Posted by Skanda
my man! you're in a legal state - make that a spliff - i'll keep it family friendly from here on out but you know biggest passion next to/on par with audio so i had to pipe up...pun intended
Venture Audio Grand Ultimate in Macassar Ebony, Thrax Dionysos pre, Thrax Tres mono's, Magnus MA-300 w/ MA-500 power supply, Stealth digital RCA, Acoustic Zen Absolute Silver pc's, Prana Wire Cosmos sp. cables, LG 65" OLED, ModWright modified Oppo 103D(transport), Reference Line Stage power conditioner, SME 20-2w/ Graham 2.2 tonearm, Ortofon Windfeld, Canary Audio MC10, PranaWire Linebacker, Luxman D-08 cd/sacd/dac.
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Re: New speakers to me
congratulations and the finish on them look really good.
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Wow! If they sound as good as they look they should kill! Congrats!
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April 25, 2019, 02:36 PM #17Senior Member
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Thanks, they actually sound better than how they look. Robert Harley and Anthony Cordesman of the Absolute Sound love them. Originally Posted by bluegrassphile
Venture Audio Grand Ultimate in Macassar Ebony, Thrax Dionysos pre, Thrax Tres mono's, Magnus MA-300 w/ MA-500 power supply, Stealth digital RCA, Acoustic Zen Absolute Silver pc's, Prana Wire Cosmos sp. cables, LG 65" OLED, ModWright modified Oppo 103D(transport), Reference Line Stage power conditioner, SME 20-2w/ Graham 2.2 tonearm, Ortofon Windfeld, Canary Audio MC10, PranaWire Linebacker, Luxman D-08 cd/sacd/dac.
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April 25, 2019, 08:10 PM #18Senior Member
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I heard the CR-8s many years ago and was very favorably impressed. That is to say, well, I was so impressed I wanted to take them home. Stunning presentation. What do you find that your beautiful new speakers do better?
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April 25, 2019, 08:21 PM #19Senior Member
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First, with my CR-8's, I replaced (upgraded) the subwoofers from the Reference series, and that made a huge difference in dynamics, slam, bass articulation and even improved the mid bass/range. The Grand Ultimate just does everything better. Not to be vague, but really everything sounds better. Make an audio list and check off everything that is improved upon. Originally Posted by kevinkwann
Venture Audio Grand Ultimate in Macassar Ebony, Thrax Dionysos pre, Thrax Tres mono's, Magnus MA-300 w/ MA-500 power supply, Stealth digital RCA, Acoustic Zen Absolute Silver pc's, Prana Wire Cosmos sp. cables, LG 65" OLED, ModWright modified Oppo 103D(transport), Reference Line Stage power conditioner, SME 20-2w/ Graham 2.2 tonearm, Ortofon Windfeld, Canary Audio MC10, PranaWire Linebacker, Luxman D-08 cd/sacd/dac.
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April 25, 2019, 09:57 PM #20Senior Member
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LOL, I forgot to add (and some members, if not most) understand when I say I decided to go with a standard Porsche Carrera S plus upgrading my audio system, instead of getting a Turbo Porsche. I know my priorities!
Venture Audio Grand Ultimate in Macassar Ebony, Thrax Dionysos pre, Thrax Tres mono's, Magnus MA-300 w/ MA-500 power supply, Stealth digital RCA, Acoustic Zen Absolute Silver pc's, Prana Wire Cosmos sp. cables, LG 65" OLED, ModWright modified Oppo 103D(transport), Reference Line Stage power conditioner, SME 20-2w/ Graham 2.2 tonearm, Ortofon Windfeld, Canary Audio MC10, PranaWire Linebacker, Luxman D-08 cd/sacd/dac.
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April 25, 2019, 10:16 PM #21Senior Member
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LOL. A 2005 Mazda 3 is all I need to get from ‘A’ to ‘B’. My stereo does the real driving.
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I bet real money you enjoy your joyrides! Originally Posted by BlueFox
LOL. A 2005 Mazda 3 is all I need to get from ‘A’ to ‘B’. My stereo does the real driving.Venture Audio Grand Ultimate in Macassar Ebony, Thrax Dionysos pre, Thrax Tres mono's, Magnus MA-300 w/ MA-500 power supply, Stealth digital RCA, Acoustic Zen Absolute Silver pc's, Prana Wire Cosmos sp. cables, LG 65" OLED, ModWright modified Oppo 103D(transport), Reference Line Stage power conditioner, SME 20-2w/ Graham 2.2 tonearm, Ortofon Windfeld, Canary Audio MC10, PranaWire Linebacker, Luxman D-08 cd/sacd/dac.
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