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June 19, 2013, 10:21 PM #1
Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
For those in the greater New England area and who are interested, Fidelis AV of Derry, NH (1 hr north of Boston) will be hosting Peter McGrath from Wilson demoing the Alexias with Dan D'Agostino, who will be demoing his preamp and mono amps. Also Brett D'Agostino will be there to demo his new Class A amp and his preamp. For those in the New England Area who are interested, the event is this coming Sat Jun 22 from 1-6pm. You can email them at store@fidelisav.com if you are interested in attending.
Here's a link to Fidelis' website: DirectoryCyril
Speakers/Amp/Preamp: Thiel CS2.4 / ARC Ref 110 / ARC Ref 3
Sources: Basis 2001/Graham2.2/Nagra BPS/Benz Micro Glider SL, Dynavector 20X2-L, ARC CD7, Oppo BDP-83 SE
Cables/Power/Other: Nordost Heimdall ICs, SCs / Shunyata Hydra 8, Shunyata Python Helix PC / VPI 16.5, HRS Nimbus isolation system
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June 20, 2013, 04:41 AM #2
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Cyril,
I have to tell you the D'Agostino amp and preamp together are absolutely amazing. The synergy is undeniable. I can not believe how good my TADs are sounding. I reserve judgement to let the excitement subside, but I may need to correct some past statements about declaring a winner. I think my priorities are changing.
That Alexia demo will be awesome.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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June 20, 2013, 08:12 AM #3
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Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Why don't you come up for it? Bring Mike with you from JFK. Or he can fly to Boston and meet both of us. Or to Burlington and I'll bring him with me.
Fidelis is about 2 1/2 hours south of me, just outside Boston.
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June 20, 2013, 09:26 AM #4
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
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.
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June 20, 2013, 04:39 PM #5
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Joe
It sounds like you have hooked up Dan's pre-amp and amp is that correct? As I noted in my mini review the two were made for each other. 1 + 1 is > 2
The guys are in for a treat when they hear them with the Alexia's. It is bettered only by the same gear with the X2's or XLF's.Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's MxV’s & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
Digital: dCS Vivaldi APEX DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
Transparent Opus Speaker Cable & Interconnects & Opus Power Cords
Power Cords on Digital: Shunyata
Power Conditioner - Shunyata Everest
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June 20, 2013, 05:02 PM #6
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
I did and the combo is so much better than I expected. I'm a little surprised, although by now with all the gear I've gone through, you'd think I'd know better. The amp was cold from several weeks on non-use and the preamp was not even broken in yet, plus I added a different speaker cable into the mix. After an hour or so everything was opening up nicely and I was speechless. It's only getting better from here. I caught myself several times turning my head to the door to my room thinking I heard something coming the back left and right of me. It took me a little while to realize what I heard was in the music and the sound stage was well beyond the left and right speaker and filled the room in front of me. Holy Cow! There's no way. But, yes it's true. You, Serge and a few others were well ahead of the curve on this gear and I have to hand it to you. I took the long way around but it was fun! I realize this is the real deal.
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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June 20, 2013, 05:14 PM #7
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
This is a crazy hobby we are involved in. There is a lot of great gear from different manufacturers and you never know what will catch your ear. I was never a big proponent of having a pre-amp as long as your digital player handled the job well (and my Meridian really does). That was until I had the chance to listen to Dan's pre-amp in my system. There was just something right about the sound that I never missed or noticed was absent. I am still saving my nickels.
Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's MxV’s & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
Digital: dCS Vivaldi APEX DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
Transparent Opus Speaker Cable & Interconnects & Opus Power Cords
Power Cords on Digital: Shunyata
Power Conditioner - Shunyata Everest
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June 20, 2013, 05:22 PM #8
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Jim,
I always been a fan of preamps and I always felt they were necessary to get maximum enjoyment. I started realizing that certain amps were MUCH better with their companion preamps. Sure there seems to be more detail without a preamp but there is also less musicality. I feel the sound is somewhat more sterile without a preamp. The synergy with the D'Agostino combo is off the chart great. Sorry, you can't have mine Stick a fork in me. I'm ALMOST doneFleetwood 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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June 20, 2013, 05:40 PM #9
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
I'm glad your are enjoying Dan's preamp. It is also nice to hear from somebody else just to make sure I'm not senile on my thoughts. I've found that it takes about 3 days to warm up completely.
Jock
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June 20, 2013, 05:47 PM #10
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
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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June 20, 2013, 07:01 PM #11
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Joe...did I tell you to wait for the D'Ag pre before deciding on the TADs or what?
Cyril
Speakers/Amp/Preamp: Thiel CS2.4 / ARC Ref 110 / ARC Ref 3
Sources: Basis 2001/Graham2.2/Nagra BPS/Benz Micro Glider SL, Dynavector 20X2-L, ARC CD7, Oppo BDP-83 SE
Cables/Power/Other: Nordost Heimdall ICs, SCs / Shunyata Hydra 8, Shunyata Python Helix PC / VPI 16.5, HRS Nimbus isolation system
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June 20, 2013, 07:37 PM #12
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
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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June 20, 2013, 08:06 PM #13
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Cyril
Speakers/Amp/Preamp: Thiel CS2.4 / ARC Ref 110 / ARC Ref 3
Sources: Basis 2001/Graham2.2/Nagra BPS/Benz Micro Glider SL, Dynavector 20X2-L, ARC CD7, Oppo BDP-83 SE
Cables/Power/Other: Nordost Heimdall ICs, SCs / Shunyata Hydra 8, Shunyata Python Helix PC / VPI 16.5, HRS Nimbus isolation system
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June 20, 2013, 08:17 PM #14
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Cyril
Speakers/Amp/Preamp: Thiel CS2.4 / ARC Ref 110 / ARC Ref 3
Sources: Basis 2001/Graham2.2/Nagra BPS/Benz Micro Glider SL, Dynavector 20X2-L, ARC CD7, Oppo BDP-83 SE
Cables/Power/Other: Nordost Heimdall ICs, SCs / Shunyata Hydra 8, Shunyata Python Helix PC / VPI 16.5, HRS Nimbus isolation system
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June 21, 2013, 07:43 AM #15
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Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
I told Mike I would go if he did, so I think we're all waiting on Joe. As much as I like Walter and Peter, it's unlikely I'll drive down otherwise since I'm very happy with my system.
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June 21, 2013, 08:40 AM #16
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
I'm sorry. I am not going to be able to make it this weekend. I'd love to hear the demo. I'm sure it will be wonderful,
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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June 21, 2013, 01:39 PM #17
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Alright gents. Sounds like I am the only one going. I will let you know what my thoughts are.
Cyril
Speakers/Amp/Preamp: Thiel CS2.4 / ARC Ref 110 / ARC Ref 3
Sources: Basis 2001/Graham2.2/Nagra BPS/Benz Micro Glider SL, Dynavector 20X2-L, ARC CD7, Oppo BDP-83 SE
Cables/Power/Other: Nordost Heimdall ICs, SCs / Shunyata Hydra 8, Shunyata Python Helix PC / VPI 16.5, HRS Nimbus isolation system
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June 21, 2013, 02:23 PM #18
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Cyril,
Walter the owners is a wonderful gentlemen. He sold me a pair of Hansen Prince Speakers a few years back and was an awesome dealer. He carriers a lot different and interesting gear. I was talking to him about doing a Alexia D'Agostino combo but ended up going in a different direction.
Tell John from Pittsburgh says hi.
JohnGryphon Essence stereo amp and preamp/dac Hurricane power cords
Fyne Audio F1-10, Lumin T2, Moon 260 Transport
Shunyata Research Everest, Sigma V2 XC,
Shunyata Research Sigma USB and Ethernet
Argento Audio speaker cables and interconnects
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June 21, 2013, 02:42 PM #19
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Cyril
Speakers/Amp/Preamp: Thiel CS2.4 / ARC Ref 110 / ARC Ref 3
Sources: Basis 2001/Graham2.2/Nagra BPS/Benz Micro Glider SL, Dynavector 20X2-L, ARC CD7, Oppo BDP-83 SE
Cables/Power/Other: Nordost Heimdall ICs, SCs / Shunyata Hydra 8, Shunyata Python Helix PC / VPI 16.5, HRS Nimbus isolation system
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June 21, 2013, 04:11 PM #20
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Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Walter is a very nice guy, doesn't follow the crowd and carries some unique brands. He helped with our movie room a few years back -- acoustic panels, etc. I'm sorry I won't make it Cyril, but if you feel like continuing to drive north, come on up for a visit.
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June 21, 2013, 04:34 PM #21
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Cyril
Speakers/Amp/Preamp: Thiel CS2.4 / ARC Ref 110 / ARC Ref 3
Sources: Basis 2001/Graham2.2/Nagra BPS/Benz Micro Glider SL, Dynavector 20X2-L, ARC CD7, Oppo BDP-83 SE
Cables/Power/Other: Nordost Heimdall ICs, SCs / Shunyata Hydra 8, Shunyata Python Helix PC / VPI 16.5, HRS Nimbus isolation system
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June 22, 2013, 06:28 PM #22
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Well folks, I just got back from this demo and I can see what all the fuss is about. The caveats are that I was not sitting in the sweet spot and the room was a bit small for the Alexias (I believe) but the D'Agostino stereo amp and preamp with a Bricasti front end and Transparent cabling all terminating in the Alexias was quite a combo. There were 20 people or so smushed in a small room so that and not being in the sweet spot prevented me from being emotionally engaged with the music. Plus it was Peter McGrath of Wilson playing samples of his excellent recordings but pieces of music not familiar to me that also kept me from being really swept away. But here's what I heard and it was all very impressive:
1. Crystal clear/transparent midrange. Resolution on these babies was out of bounds
2. Pristine and extended highs (in contrast to earlier Wilsons which were a bit peaky for my taste, the soft dome tweeters on the Alexias were just right)
3. Bass was extended and punchy. I think there was a bit too much bass-room interaction because I think on bass heavy music, the bass was not as tight as I would have expected and maybe a tad blurring of resolution as a result
4. When you add all of the above, musical timbres were spot on (vocals, piano, horns, percussion, etc... all sounded natural and accurate)
5. These speakers are dynamic as hell. And I am sure the D'Ag stereo amp had a good hand in the delivery of macro dynamics as well
6. The speakers definitely presented images within the stage that were full bodied (3D in the sense of meat on the bones)
7. Overall staging I did not get to fully experience properly again because I was not sitting in the sweet spot
Overall very impressive combo. Fit and finish on both the Wilson and the D'Ag gear is right up there with the best.
For any Alexia owners on AS congrats. For all you D'Ag owners (Joe and Shane and others ), congrats as well.
Both Dan D'Agostino and Peter McGrath were super nice guys and they know their sh*te that's for sure
Hope this gives you a decent sense of what it was like being there. Here's a crappy iPhone pic of the set-up:
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And finally, for anyone in the New England area who has not dealt with Fidelis, Walter Swanbon (founder/owner) is a very good guy and eventhough I have not had any dealings with them (yet ), I would heartily recommend him and his team at Fidelis.Cyril
Speakers/Amp/Preamp: Thiel CS2.4 / ARC Ref 110 / ARC Ref 3
Sources: Basis 2001/Graham2.2/Nagra BPS/Benz Micro Glider SL, Dynavector 20X2-L, ARC CD7, Oppo BDP-83 SE
Cables/Power/Other: Nordost Heimdall ICs, SCs / Shunyata Hydra 8, Shunyata Python Helix PC / VPI 16.5, HRS Nimbus isolation system
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June 22, 2013, 06:32 PM #23
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
John...I passed along your hellos. At first I said John Thomas and he looked perplexed and then he said well I know a John (so and so...I am assuming you would like to keep your last name anonymous) and I said yes, you sold him a pair of Hansen Prince speakers and he came back with and now he has TADs . I said, yep that's him. In any case, he says hello.
Cyril
Speakers/Amp/Preamp: Thiel CS2.4 / ARC Ref 110 / ARC Ref 3
Sources: Basis 2001/Graham2.2/Nagra BPS/Benz Micro Glider SL, Dynavector 20X2-L, ARC CD7, Oppo BDP-83 SE
Cables/Power/Other: Nordost Heimdall ICs, SCs / Shunyata Hydra 8, Shunyata Python Helix PC / VPI 16.5, HRS Nimbus isolation system
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June 22, 2013, 06:44 PM #24
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
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."
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June 22, 2013, 06:50 PM #25
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Cyril,
Thank you for your thoughts. I appreciate your efforts. Taken individually the Dagostino gear and the Wilson speakers are really nice. Put them together and it gets even better.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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June 22, 2013, 07:50 PM #26
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Great writeup, Cyril, thanks for taking the time to write it!
Allen
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June 23, 2013, 09:29 AM #27
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Gryphon Essence stereo amp and preamp/dac Hurricane power cords
Fyne Audio F1-10, Lumin T2, Moon 260 Transport
Shunyata Research Everest, Sigma V2 XC,
Shunyata Research Sigma USB and Ethernet
Argento Audio speaker cables and interconnects
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June 23, 2013, 02:20 PM #28
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
John...it certainly is a small world. On the room, yep they had the speakers set-up on the narrow wall to accomodate four rows of chairs for the customers to sit in. Had they set them up on the long wall, there would have been no way to have more than one row of chairs because the width of the room was probably 12-14 feet if I had to guess. I do think the room was a bit too small for the Alexias and as a result there were some room modes that were being excited in the low frequency range that overpowered the room a bit at times. This is despite Peter McGrath's meticulous set up. He did call out that it was tough getting them positioned in that room. An enjoyable audition although for a serious demo one would have to go back alone and bring along your own music to really be able to audition them properly.
Cyril
Speakers/Amp/Preamp: Thiel CS2.4 / ARC Ref 110 / ARC Ref 3
Sources: Basis 2001/Graham2.2/Nagra BPS/Benz Micro Glider SL, Dynavector 20X2-L, ARC CD7, Oppo BDP-83 SE
Cables/Power/Other: Nordost Heimdall ICs, SCs / Shunyata Hydra 8, Shunyata Python Helix PC / VPI 16.5, HRS Nimbus isolation system
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August 29, 2013, 07:02 PM #29
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Nice write-up Cyril. Peter puts on a good show doesn't he? Sometimes he gets a little hellbent on playing classical (opera too), but when he mixes it up, he has a helluva collection. One that caught me by surprise was a band/group called "Dubxanne" (it's a dub/reggae reinterpretation of the Police) song "Roxanne". Didn't expect Peter to play that one, but it sounded crazy good on the Alexia's and Dag pre/stereo amp. The dynamics were just something to make you wonder if it ever even sounded that good in the studio. Then again, it was played back on a full Vivaldi stack as the source.
Ref System: Wilson Alexx on Stillpoint Ultras w/Base, dCS Rossini & Upsampler & Clock, Audio Research REF 160S, REF 6SE, WW Platinum Everywhere, Roon
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August 29, 2013, 07:23 PM #30
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
This is my favorite 1-2 punch I've heard under $100,000+. Heard this combo a week ago with two other audiophiles and all of us were amazed. It was our "best of day"!
The Dag amps on their own are good. The Alexia's on their own are good. Together? Incredible.
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."
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August 29, 2013, 07:49 PM #31
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Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Mike is that a Boulder amp in the middle? How did it compare?
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Headphone Setup: Sennheiser 650 + Arcam rHead + Apogee Groove
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August 29, 2013, 07:56 PM #32
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
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August 29, 2013, 07:56 PM #33
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
I was impressed with this though....
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August 29, 2013, 07:59 PM #34
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Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Honest but respectful. I respect that. I have heard the boulder 2060 but not the 1060 I think is between the d'agostinos on the photo? The 2060 was impressive. I prefer my gryphon, but the boulder surprised me.
Speaker: Wilson Audio XLF + Velodyne DD18+
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August 29, 2013, 08:01 PM #35
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Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Speaker: Wilson Audio XLF + Velodyne DD18+
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Amp: Robert Koda K15EX + Gryphon Mephisto Stereo
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Ground/Shield: Tripoint Troy Sig & Thor + Entreq Atlantis / Receivus +Everest+Wrap
Room/Tube: Stillpoints Apertures / Amperex + Mullard
Headphone Setup: Sennheiser 650 + Arcam rHead + Apogee Groove
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August 29, 2013, 08:02 PM #36
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
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."
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Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
I can confirm that the Boulder 865 sounds terrific with the Amati Futura.
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August 29, 2013, 09:14 PM #38
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
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August 29, 2013, 09:36 PM #39
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
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August 30, 2013, 05:15 PM #40
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
I love my 1060/1010 with Sasha's. I've heard quite a few different amps with them; from the Dag monos to the ARC REF 250's, to Ayre. My preference is the Boulder 1060 for Sasha's. I have not heard it with the Alexia, but the Alexia sounds quite different than the Sasha's. One thing I can say is that the 1060 is very neutral. It can sound very different with different cables and sources (just like the Sasha's, both are very chameleon-like). My only wish is that it had just a touch more power. It also doesn't need long to sound it's best (in terms of warmup), whereas the 2060 is a complete Class-A design and needs an hour or two. Also, FYI, the 1060 is a newer design than the 2060.
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August 30, 2013, 07:18 PM #41
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Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
For my own personal taste, if i had the right source with the Boulder 2060 and Maxx IIIs, i bet i could be really happy...but the key with the Boulders is i would want something like a Zanden or a TotalDAC. Not an Esoteric player or an Emm or 'stereotypical' DCS. I would probably be skirting the edge, but could probably swing it. Personally, that is the reason i prefer my Gryphon which is just a touch to the organic side of Boulder.
Speaker: Wilson Audio XLF + Velodyne DD18+
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Ground/Shield: Tripoint Troy Sig & Thor + Entreq Atlantis / Receivus +Everest+Wrap
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Headphone Setup: Sennheiser 650 + Arcam rHead + Apogee Groove
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August 30, 2013, 07:24 PM #42
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Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Nice system! Love the fact that you've combined Sashas with sub...that must be cool. As for Sashas, i think they need/respond to unadulterated (high quality) power...so i could see why you like the Boulder with Sasha over some other options (like ARC Ref 250s). I have never heard the Bryston digital, but heard good things about it. When you say "incoming" for your Debussy and outgoing for Bryston are you not using DCS as the DAC under any circumstances?
Speaker: Wilson Audio XLF + Velodyne DD18+
Source: Zanden 4-Box Digital
Amp: Robert Koda K15EX + Gryphon Mephisto Stereo
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Cable: TA Opus (Gen5) + Sablon Audio Prince (Orange)
Power: 7 Dedicated Lines Furutech + Torus AVR 16 + Burmester 948 + NordostQX4
Isolation: Under: SRA+HRS+Stillpoints+Auralex Top: HRS+Artesania+Entreq+EAT+90kg Mass
Ground/Shield: Tripoint Troy Sig & Thor + Entreq Atlantis / Receivus +Everest+Wrap
Room/Tube: Stillpoints Apertures / Amperex + Mullard
Headphone Setup: Sennheiser 650 + Arcam rHead + Apogee Groove
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September 1, 2013, 11:10 PM #43
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Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
Hi mike, I wanted to see what all the fuss was here with the Dan d Agistino equipment, this is audiolabyrinth, you invited me here from audiogon, cheers.
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September 1, 2013, 11:11 PM #44
Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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Re: Wilson Alexia and D'Agostino demo at Fidelis AV on Sat June 22 for those interested...
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