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July 5, 2014, 07:49 PM #1Senior Member
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Hi from Tampa
Hi Folks
i've been involved in this hobby for 25 years. My speakers turn 10 years old next year. Have joined this forum to explore the options. My short list includes Raidho, Wilson , and Magico. What else?
Looking forward to the discussions.
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July 5, 2014, 08:32 PM #2Audioshark
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Welcome Cincy. I'm local to you. Just sent you a PM. I have a mint pair of Wilson Alexia's for sale.
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July 5, 2014, 08:34 PM #3Super Moderator
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Welcome Cincy!
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July 5, 2014, 08:38 PM #4Senior Member
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Welcome to AS Cincy2
What are you looking for in a speaker. You have excellent front end and I am assuming that's going direct into monos as I see no pre listed in your signature. Lots of Raidho, Wilson and Magico owners here so you should be able to get a lot of feedback on those but hopefully there will be other suggestions as well based on the sonic traits/characteristics you are looking to get in your new pair of speakers.Cyril
Speakers/Amp/Preamp: Thiel CS2.4 / ARC Ref 110 / ARC Ref 3
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July 5, 2014, 09:55 PM #5Senior Member
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Re: Hi from Tampa
Hello cincy...Welcome to AS...I'm local tampa too...
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July 5, 2014, 09:57 PM #6Senior Member
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Re: Hi from Tampa
Hi
Originally Posted by cmalak
Welcome to AS Cincy2
What are you looking for in a speaker. You have excellent front end and I am assuming that's going direct into monos as I see no pre listed in your signature. Lots of Raidho, Wilson and Magico owners here so you should be able to get a lot of feedback on those but hopefully there will be other suggestions as well based on the sonic traits/characteristics you are looking to get in your new pair of speakers.
No preamp. Nice clean input direct from DAC to ML53's. I moved last year into a new home with dedicated 15x20 music room. It's well treated but the 800's are a bit much for it. I love detail and wide deep sound stages. Mostly classical music and acoustic jazz.
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July 5, 2014, 11:36 PM #7Senior Member
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Bienvenido
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July 6, 2014, 02:41 AM #8Senior Member
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Welcome to AS!
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July 6, 2014, 07:48 AM #9Senior Member
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Re: Hi from Tampa
Welcome Cincy. You'll find lots of great people here.
if you are interested in Wilsons, Mike's Alexias are practically new and at a great price._______________
Mike
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Welcome Cincy
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July 6, 2014, 10:49 AM #11Senior Member
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Hi Cincy, welcome aboard. Make sure to check out the local club as well Suncoast Audiophile Society (Tampa, FL) - Meetup
Great group, Mike and I are both members.
cheers,
AJ
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July 6, 2014, 12:25 PM #12Senior Member
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Sounds like from your list that Raidho will best fit your requirements. Other options to consider that deliver amazing staging and detail include Verity Audio and Audio Physic. Both speakers disappear seamlessly. But from your lis, my guess is Raidho best fits your criteria and your musical preferences. Originally Posted by Cincy2
Cyril
Speakers/Amp/Preamp: Thiel CS2.4 / ARC Ref 110 / ARC Ref 3
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July 6, 2014, 12:41 PM #13Audioshark
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Cincy - I own the Raidho D3's. You can come and hear mine.
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July 6, 2014, 03:10 PM #14Senior Member
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Re: Hi from Tampa
Thanks for all the info folks. Looks like I landed in the right place. Will join Suncoast Audio shortly.
CincyWadax Reference DAC and Server
CH Precision L10 PreAmp
CH Precision M10 Amplifier
Rockport Orion speakers
Nordost ODIN 2 speaker cables and interconnects
StromTank 2500 Power Supply
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July 6, 2014, 03:11 PM #15Senior Member
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Welcome Cincy! I'm also from the Tampa Bay area and belong to the SAS club.
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Welcome Cincy !
Glad you found us.Mark
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July 15, 2014, 04:49 PM #18Member
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Re: Hi from Tampa
Welcome!
I'm not a fan of Wilson speakers. I had several models in the past and always found myself with something that didn't make me happy. However, Raidho and Magico are totally different. I owned Magico Mini II and was somehow happy until I listened to Raidho. I started with Raidho D1 and became an instant fan and happy listener. Then I upgraded to C3.1 and just after I bought these beauties the model D3 V2 came out and did't hesitate to upgrade. First version of D3 was not my cup of tea, V2 is very different. Right now I'm selling model C3.1. You can see my ad in Audigon with my ID rata3. Don't hesitate to go for Raidho, they have a wide variety of models depending on your budget and your needs.
Happy speakers hunting!
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Welcome Carlos. I agree, the Raidho D3 v2's are very special.
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