Finally got my C1!

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ARC CD9 + Ref5SE + Bryston 4BSST2 - it sounds real big, deep and wide! A refreshing sound and fast!


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Congratulations! This is such a wonderful speaker ...

I heard that the newer Dynaudio speakers are a little easier to drive.
 
Congratulations !

Dynaudio makes great speakers. The C1's play HUGE, enjoy.
 
Congrats, great speakers. I had C1s myself at some point a couple years back


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Thanks guys! Running in the speakers now and I reckon it will take awhile before I sit down to have a serious listen and make some comparisons as well. It's already impressive fresh out the box and I am confident it will only gets better! [emoji4]


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From those pictures those are original C1's. The binding posts don't look like stock. Are they new? When I had C1's I had 3 pairs and the originals sounded great out of the box but around 125hrs they took a dive in sound. Lost the bass and the highs for about 25 hrs before snapping back. Took about 400hrs to totally settle down. My last pair were the signatures and I changed the electronics a lot for the first 450hrs so I really never heard that part when they got really bad.

Anyhow congrats and enjoy them. They are world class speakers for sure ;)
 
Yes, they are new and you have sharp eyes!

I have sent for upgrades on the caps and resistors with Mundorf and the best WBT terminals including the internal cables too. The performance far exceeds the current model and I am very happy with the results. It already throw off my chair when it's fresh out of the box so it can only get better over time. Truly amazing pair speakers! [emoji1303][emoji4]


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Since they are new be forewarned they will go downhill at one point between 100 - 150 hrs for about 25 hrs. With my first pair it was around 100 hrs and I thought WTF did I just buy. As quick as they sounded bad they sounded really good again after another 25 hrs. Now my first pair had a defect in the finish and when I hit 450 hrs Dynaudio replaced the speakers with another new pair. The same thing happened with the second pair but at 125 hrs. I did run the original speakers 7/24 (Bryston B100sst). By the time I got the Sig's I had a tube integrated (Octave V70SE) which is why I changed electronics during the Sig's break in.

BTW do you have Dyn stands? If so which ones? I had the stand4 in black for the original C1's that were Cherry colored. I got the black/chrome stands for the Sig's that were Mocca.
 
That's interesting as my Focus only gets better over time. I guess only time will tell. I am not in any hurry either since I use another pair for my main rig and uses the C1 for home theatre to run in.

I am not sure which stands but it's black for ease of maintenance. I use a tube line stage and solid state amp to have sufficient juice on tap. Love it thus far and even in any volume I can listen more with less fatigue.

Cheers!


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No it's the earlier version in rosewood gloss and I think this finish is no longer available in the current version. The latest version is all black finishing on the drivers and I prefers the original styling which gives the speakers a contrast.

I am lucky to find the last pair with the dealer and more over I got it new for a reasonable price - however after all the upgrades it cost more.


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They are different and both sounds really good. The GE has plenty of tones and the most musical of speakers I ever heard yet has the dynamic to scale up to fortissimo. Surprisingly it dug deeper then the C1.

The C1 is no slouch at all. It's speed and pace is extremely addictive to listen to and you will crave for more. For those whom are familiar with PRAT the C1 has plenty. The top notes are refine and never harden or cause any fatigue over long listening.

I can be happy with either and I am happier with both! :))


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