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June 21, 2022, 04:21 AM #1Senior Member
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New Avantgarde G3 series: Uno and Duo
Following the launch of the Trio G3, Avantgarde has now introduced the corresponding G3 versions of the Uno and Duo.
Based on the marketing brochure, the range has been slimmed down:
- Uno SD
- Duo SD
- Duo GT
Looks like the Duo Mezzo XD has been replaced by the Duo GT (unless AG is still working on a version with the short basshorn).
Similar to the Trio G3, active iTron versions will also be available.
The wireless connectivity module with built-in DAC appears to be based on the AKM chips (there is a reference to the Velvet Sound tagline).
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June 21, 2022, 07:05 AM #2Senior Member
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Re: New Avantgarde G3 series: Uno and Duo
So it appears that the new Duos have adopted the Uno style in that the mid and top drive units are both installed within the main enclosure. This reduces the brand's distinctive and somewhat quirky looks, but it probably does allow sound quality improvements, even without the new amplification technology.
The existing Duo XD has an unfortunate constructional feature in that the horns are a little higher than ideal. Setup guidelines say that the top surface of the main enclosure should just be visible from the seating position and tilting forwards may be needed to achieve this. Unfortunately, over the years since the tweeter was incorporated into the main enclosure with the mid-horn above (ie the Grosso) , the main enclosure has been lifted by the introduction of the new fancy spikes, and the new base frame and the fact that the enclosure now hovers above this frame. All these things have resulted in the increased height of the sound sources - 2-3" higher than the Grosso from which the current Duo has evolved.
I have saved some height with my own mods to the Duo XD by ditching the "scaffolding" and I'm pleased to see that AG has at last removed these upright supports from their new Duos. I look forward to listening to the new Duos, though I suspect there will be a big hike in price. PeterSources - NAD M50.2 (streamer, CD player, CD ripper, hard drive music store)
Amplification - NAD M33 all-in-one, NAD M12 preamp
Speakers - Avantgarde Duo XD, Avantgarde Duo (2006) - both aesthetically modified
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June 21, 2022, 09:11 AM #3Audioshark
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Re: New Avantgarde G3 series: Uno and Duo
Nice job. The new tweeter is longer and “sunk into” the cabinet to run flush with the new cabinet. We are definitely getting a pair. I want the active version sans streamer.
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January 16, 2023, 08:27 PM #4Member
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Re: New Avantgarde G3 series: Uno and Duo
Mike, have your received your active Duo or Unos yet? Originally Posted by Mike
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January 16, 2023, 08:45 PM #5Audioshark
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Re: New Avantgarde G3 series: Uno and Duo
No, not yet. Originally Posted by Germanboxers
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January 16, 2023, 10:24 PM #6Senior Member
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Re: New Avantgarde G3 series: Uno and Duo
I bet those would look amazing with the deep red color horns.
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Re: New Avantgarde G3 series: Uno and Duo
Originally Posted by Mike
Remember these days. what an awesome sound that was.2chl : Pass Xa-30.5, W4S STP, Kef 201/2, KEF 140, Vapor Breeze, Lumin, VPI Classic, Manley Chinook, Bryston CD, BHA-1, HD650, HD800s, HD820's, Dan Clark 1.1, Focal Stellia, OPPO 203, 105.
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January 17, 2023, 03:05 PM #8Senior Member
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Re: New Avantgarde G3 series: Uno and Duo
I do and to this day one of the very best I have experienced. Originally Posted by CPP
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January 17, 2023, 03:36 PM #9Audioshark
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How could I forget? LOVED that system. Like a live concert every night. Originally Posted by CPP
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Re: New Avantgarde G3 series: Uno and Duo
It sure was Mike, so accurate and "real" regardless of the source, be it a TT, RR, etc.. everything just clicked. Originally Posted by Mike
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The bass was incredible! Originally Posted by Mike
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January 17, 2023, 04:38 PM #12Audioshark
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Re: New Avantgarde G3 series: Uno and Duo
Agreed! Originally Posted by CPP
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It sure was. Originally Posted by Audio 1
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Re: New Avantgarde G3 series: Uno and Duo
I think I remember that system!!!
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You’re the reason it reached full potential! Originally Posted by Jim Smith
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Re: New Avantgarde G3 series: Uno and Duo
Hey...those speakers look familiar.
Making great music in my room now.
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Front-Side View.JPGRoom: 22' W x 26.5' L x 10' H. Constructed with double drywall with acoustic glue between sheets. Drywall isolated from studs and joists using IsoMax Isolation Clips.
Room Treatments: Mix of GIK Acoustics Bass Traps, 244 panels with scatter plates and 242 panels with scatter plates
Digital Files Handling: NAS -> Roonserver on CAPSv3 - i7 quad-core powered by Uptone Linear PS.
Power Conditioning: Equi=Tech 2RQ Balanced Isolation Transformer, PS Audio Premier.
Front End: MSB Reference DAC (Femto 77, Preamp Module, Renderv2)
Linestage: Thomas Mayer 10Y Silver
Amplifier: Thomas Mayer 45 drives 45 mono blocks
Speakers: Avantgarde Duo Mezzo XD
Video: Oppo BD-103 BR Player, JVC RS67U projector, 133" diagonal Da-Lite Cinema Contour Fixed Frame screen.
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