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May 7, 2016, 12:19 AM #101
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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May 7, 2016, 12:47 AM #102
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Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Congrats Ken, a "dialed in" Vandy system can be something special to hear.
Main - JVC QL-Y7/Denon DL-301 Mk II, Gold Note PH-10, Jays CDT3 Mk3 , Auralic Aries G2.2, Holo May KTE, Supratek Cabernet, Kinki Studio EX-B7 monoblocks, Verity Audio Otello, (2) Rythmik F12SE, Audio Envy IC, SC & PC's, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Inakustik USB and I2S, (2) Puritan Audio Labs PSM-156 with Groundmaster City, Timbernation rack
Family Room - Oppo UDP-203, Auralic Aries, Aqua La Voce S3, Kinki Studio EX-M1+, Nola KO, (2) Rythmik F-12G, Wireworld SC & IC's, Neotech PC's, SurgeX SA-1810
Greenville, SC- Jays CDT2 Mk 3, Auralic Aries G1, Holo Spring 3 KTE, Supratek Chardonnay, Odyssey Audio Kismet Reference, Rosso Fiorentino Volterra 2, (2) RSL Speedwoofers, iFi Audio Power Station, Wireworld IC's, Inakustik USB and I2s, Triode Wire Lab SC, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Furutech NCF Clear Line, Timbernation rack.
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May 7, 2016, 04:24 AM #103
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May 7, 2016, 07:07 AM #104
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
I was listening to Kenny Barron (piano) and Dave Holland (bass), The Art of Conversation last night. The dual 12 inch powered subwoofers in each speaker deliver amazingly powerful, detailed and articulate bass. I'm sure the Soulution components upstream are playing a big part in that delivery. However, the bass is in no way overbearing and integrates beautifully. It builds a cohesive and seamless foundation for the midrange and treble.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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May 7, 2016, 07:28 AM #105
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
How did I miss the big announcement ??
Ken, I'm so sorry to be late to the party, but CONGRATS on a world class set of speakers!!
When we spoke a few months ago I had the feeling that this was where you'd land. I've demoed the 7's in Atlanta a few years ago, they sounded fantastic. I'm sure the latest version is off the charts.
Enjoy them in good health for many years!!!Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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May 7, 2016, 08:27 AM #106
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Thanks Mark! I love the sound, size and looks of these speakers. They don't need to be in the near field listening position, so their optimal location gives me several feet of my room back. Right now, I just have some bamboo screening around the room that the dealer loaned me. The speakers sounds awesome and very smooth across the entire frequency range. I am planning to do additional room treatments though.
Best,
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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May 7, 2016, 09:20 AM #107
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
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Mike
Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
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May 7, 2016, 10:00 PM #108
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Hi Ken, how many hours thru break in for the Vandy 7's? How are the 501's pairing up w/ them so far?
Le Roy
Austin, Tx : Soulution 520 preamp, 501 mono blocks, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D3.1, Lumin U1, Uptone Audio Modded Mac Mini w/ MMK fanless kit & JS-2 LPS, Regen, Ansuz DTC loom (complete), Oppo 105D, QNAP TS-451+
Chicagoland : Soulution 725 preamp, 711 stereo amp, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D5.1, Naim UnitiServe 2TB, Aurender W-20 Ansuz DTC later generation wire, Teac X1000 R2R, QNAP TS-451+
Foundation:
Raidho Rack system, Ansuz DTC Mainz8, Ansuz (2) Supreme Mainz D8 Distribution, 20 amp dedicated outlets via subpanel
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May 7, 2016, 11:35 PM #109
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Hi Le Roy,
Not too many hours today or overall yet. Many hours of break in still to go. I was busy most of the day. The Soulution 501 monoblocks are sounding excellent so far. The speakers are so transparent, you can really hear the amps, preamp and source, and the music of course. The Vandy 7 MkII's are a very clear window upstream. Similar to my Salon 2's but greater transparency, a bigger soundstage and greater ease. In addition, the midrange is more involving. It just draws you into the performance and doesn't let you go.
Best,
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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May 7, 2016, 11:41 PM #110
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Ken. We won't believe you until you prove it with pic !!!
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkPaul
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May 7, 2016, 11:43 PM #111
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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May 9, 2016, 12:25 AM #112
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Oh man, the Vandy 7 MkII's just draw me in. Zero listening fatigue, I mean zero. Smoothest and least colored tweeter and midrange I've ever heard. They just strip away all the bad stuff and only the music remains. The bass is wonderful too, what a foundation they lay down. I'm having a lot of fun.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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May 9, 2016, 06:04 AM #113
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Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Congrats Ken! The sound will get even better as the speakers break in. Enjoy them in good health! I suppose you are still driving them with the Soulution 500's ?
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May 9, 2016, 06:46 AM #114
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Thanks Charles! Yes, still driving with Esoteric K-01X, Soulution 520 Pre, 501 monoblocks and Kimber Select cabling. With the low sensitivity of the Vandy's, I was a little concerned that the 501's might not have enough power. However, it was no issue at all. The 501's don't even break a sweat!
Best,
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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May 9, 2016, 04:28 PM #115
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
I'm glad everything is sounding great Ken!!! It's cool when a plan comes together. I suspect you found your happy place.
I'm just happy my old vintage speakers are still sounding decentMark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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May 9, 2016, 06:45 PM #116
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Hi Mark,
You crack me up! The Salon 2's are anything but old or vintage. How about classic. The fact that Harman, with all the R&D they have to leverage, has not been able to materially improve on the Salon 2 design in 8 years speaks volumes about the quality of their engineering. Still one of the flattest frequency responses that Stereophile has ever measured, coupled with one of the best sounding beryllium tweeters on the market. All offered at a price that makes the other manufacturers blush.
Best,
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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May 10, 2016, 01:24 PM #117
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
I was just teasing. But I do suffer from new speaker envy!
Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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May 11, 2016, 08:37 AM #118
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
2chl : Vincent Sp331MkII, W4S STP-SE Stage 2, Kef 201/2, KEF 140, Vapor Breeze, Lumin, Bryston CD, BHA-1, Quicksilver Headamp, HD650, HD800s, HD820's, Dan Clark 1.1, Focal Stellia, OPPO 203, 105. ( Boxed up: Pass Xa-30.5, VPI Classic, Dynavector DV-20XL, Manley Chinook, Cadenza Bronze)
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May 11, 2016, 02:01 PM #119
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
I wish someone would buy Ken's Raidho's so we could see some pictures of his new Vandy's!
Congrats again Ken! What a beautiful system.
~Mike~Mike
McIntosh C2300 preamp, Gold Lion 12AX7A Tubes, MC601 amps, MR88 tuner, Bryston BDP-1, BDA-1, BHA-1 Magnepan 3.7i speakers, Mye stands, Sonus Faber Guarneri Mementos, JL F110 Subs, Sound Anchor Sub stands, Nakamichi 480 cassette deck, Tandberg 9141X reel to reel, Bang & Olufsen 1700 turntable, Wireworld Silver Eclipse 6 balanced IC's, Silver Eclipse 6 speaker cable, Shunyata venom 3 power cable Headphones Audeze LCD 2 ver.2 with Q-Cable, Grado SR-60i, GIK room treatments
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May 11, 2016, 08:06 PM #120
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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May 21, 2016, 12:26 AM #121
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Paul
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May 21, 2016, 05:24 AM #122
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
He must be in Vandy heaven.
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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May 21, 2016, 06:52 AM #123
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Had the system playing all night breaking in the Vandy 7 MkII. It is sounding really fine. The distortion, coloration and mechanical noise of the speakers is the lowest I've ever heard. It is quite amazing when you strip all that away and just hear the music. In a word, intoxicating! Due to the speakers high level of transparency (they really don't have a sonic signature in my opinion), I'm considering adding some warmth (i.e. tubes) upstream. I'm attending a Vandersteen, ARC and AudioQuest listening event today where I will get the opportunity to hear the Vandersteen M7-HPA monoblocks, ARC Ref 6 preamp and ARC CD-9 digital player on the Vandersteen 7 MkII. It should be interesting to hear how all this gear sounds together and how the system's sonic signature differs from mine.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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May 21, 2016, 09:28 AM #124
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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May 21, 2016, 09:56 AM #125
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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May 21, 2016, 10:49 AM #126
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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May 21, 2016, 11:00 AM #127
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Avanti Audio
arc sp-11 or ls27 | arc d130 | vpi classic 2 w/periphery ring w/Si3N4 bearing & sapphire thrust plate & 2x jmw 10.5i | phoenix engineering eagle & road runner | ortofon cadenza bronze, miyajima zero mono | sentec eq11 w/ Sylvania 5751 TMBP & CBS 7318 | auditorium a23 | canton ref 9 dc | 2x m&k v125 | oppo bdp-95 | chord qutest | lumin d1 & sbooster | avanti audio vivace cables
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May 21, 2016, 11:08 AM #128
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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May 21, 2016, 12:48 PM #129
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Super Ken ! Very nice. Thanks for sharing it.
Are those grilles are removable too ?Paul
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May 21, 2016, 01:37 PM #130
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
one year and 126 posts and finally ............ a picture ! beautiful looking speakers, enjoy them for years to come. FWIW I second John Rutan's credibility, I bought my Plinius SA-102 off him years ago.
Cheers ! …. Dave
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May 21, 2016, 01:40 PM #131
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Ken,
Absolutely stunning. Congratulations again. I am sure they are amazing. I am surprised they can be placed so far apart and so close to the side walls, but love that arrangement.Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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May 21, 2016, 01:52 PM #132
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Mike - awesome! Love the color. They look perfect for your room. Nice!
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMy Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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May 21, 2016, 05:43 PM #133
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Hi Joe,
My dealer is the Vandersteen 7 expert and he set them up using laser alignment and the Vandersteen protocol. He is normally an easy going and affable guy but when I asked him if he could move them to a different location, his eyes bugged out and I thought we were going to rumble until I agreed not to move them...LOL!
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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May 21, 2016, 05:48 PM #134
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Oh I know. Setup is critical. I am sure it's done perfectly. It's almost like a Raidho setup. I heard the 5A carbon (?) and could recognize the greatness right away.
Bruce keeps telling me the 7's are the only way to go, really. You made a superb choice. I'm jelly.Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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May 21, 2016, 05:56 PM #135
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Joe,
I heard the Vandersteen M7-HPA monoblocks today. Very musical with an organic sound and lots of bloom. You could certainly hear the advantage of its design, not having to produce an appreciable amount of bass and passing that work over to the subwoofer monoblocks. The Ref 6 preamp sounded brilliant again as usual.
Best,
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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May 21, 2016, 05:58 PM #136
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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May 21, 2016, 06:01 PM #137
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Just beautiful Ken!
Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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May 21, 2016, 06:20 PM #138
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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May 21, 2016, 06:31 PM #139
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Ken, congrats! You & Mike should get a photo class or 2 in together between peanut butter & jelly sandy's
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May 21, 2016, 06:41 PM #140
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Ha!
Sent from my SM-N910P using TapatalkFleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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May 22, 2016, 12:45 AM #141
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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May 22, 2016, 04:52 AM #142
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
try about twenty.....
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May 30, 2016, 02:00 PM #143
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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May 30, 2016, 02:41 PM #144
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Gorgeous Ken! Wow. I love that finish on the Vandy 7's.
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May 30, 2016, 02:57 PM #145
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Absolutely beautiful Ken! Congratulations!
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May 30, 2016, 02:59 PM #146
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Beautiful Ken! Lot of forethought and design went into that system. I bet it sounds that way too!
Congratulations!Le Roy
Austin, Tx : Soulution 520 preamp, 501 mono blocks, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D3.1, Lumin U1, Uptone Audio Modded Mac Mini w/ MMK fanless kit & JS-2 LPS, Regen, Ansuz DTC loom (complete), Oppo 105D, QNAP TS-451+
Chicagoland : Soulution 725 preamp, 711 stereo amp, 541 SACD/560 DAC w/ Network Streaming, Raidho D5.1, Naim UnitiServe 2TB, Aurender W-20 Ansuz DTC later generation wire, Teac X1000 R2R, QNAP TS-451+
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May 30, 2016, 03:13 PM #147
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Thanks guys! I love the finish of the speakers and the way they reflect the light. They disappear in low light but shine beautifully when the sunlight hits them.
I've been working on tidying up the system and cables today, and it finally looked worthy of some photos.
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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May 31, 2016, 02:19 AM #148
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Yes...very nice.
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May 31, 2016, 07:55 AM #149
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Looks great Ken! There looks to be room for a turntable
Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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May 31, 2016, 08:36 AM #150
Re: Alpinist (Ken) - how is your new system?
Very nice Ken! The Vandersteen 7s are fantastic sounding - so musical!
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Mike
Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
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