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Thread: Rockport Atria II
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May 19, 2019, 09:46 PM #1
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Rockport Atria II
Hi, anyone here own or auditioned the Atria 2 would share the characteristics or attributes, relative strengths and weaknesses ?
How are they compared to the Revel Salon 2 or a Magico S3 Mk2?
I was warned that the Atria were demanding pair of speakers.
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May 20, 2019, 11:18 AM #2
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Re: Rockport Atria II
Are you asking because it was found to be among best of show at High end munich 2019 ?
I too am really interested in knowing more about this. Actually a canadian seller is selling the Cygnus at a pretty good price. So if your budget can stretch to about 35-40k might want to step up to that.
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May 20, 2019, 11:03 PM #3
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Re: Rockport Atria II
The Rockport Atria have been on my radar since I started my search for speakers. They appeared in TAS list along with the Magico S1 Mk2, Marten Coltrane etc in 2017/2018. I have been facing some issues trying to audition them here.
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July 4, 2019, 09:50 AM #4
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Re: Rockport Atria II
Hi
Just trying to revive the thread, any thoughts about the Atria IIs? I have the YG Carmel 2 and the Atria IIs in my shortlist. I am trying to set up an audition for then Rockports but wanted to find out what to expect.
The Carmel 2s is transparent and revealing but has a huge soundstage. Dealer had the Salon 2s and can say the speaker does sound that is has a large soundstage that is as large if not larger than that of the Salon 2s.
Only downside is that, Carmel 2s could do a bit of low end compared to the Atria IIs and will be a tougher speaker to digest with regular to poor quality records and can be slightly demanding to run with tube amps.
Appreciate advice and opinions alike.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkTurntable: VPI Prime - Ortofon Quintet S Black - VPI ADS
Digital Source: dCS Bartok w/headphone amp
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Speakers: Rockport Atria II
Power conditioning- Shunyata Research Denali 6000T v1
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August 18, 2019, 10:55 AM #5
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Re: Rockport Atria II
Just reviving the thread to see if more Rockport owners would like to shed some light on these speakers.
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Digital Source: dCS Bartok w/headphone amp
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Speakers: Rockport Atria II
Power conditioning- Shunyata Research Denali 6000T v1
Power cord: AQ Thunder/Transparent Audio XL Gen 6
Interconnect: Transparent Audio Super Gen 5 XLR and tonearm cable / Transparent Audio Gen 6
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August 19, 2019, 01:11 PM #6
Re: Rockport Atria II
Hi Bob,
I haven't spent enough time with the Atria to give you any clear answers but Rockport's have a similar sound signature moving up the line. I chose the Avior based on my room size and budget at the time. The Cygnus could have been an option but the Avior's were more appropriate in my room. I knew I liked them immediately. Tonality is right with plenty of meat on the bone, never thin to my ears and very musical. I listened to them with a few different Nagra amps SS & tube, and with Ayre MX-R 20's with matching pre. I had some questions when I was looking for speakers and called Rockport. Andy answered the phone and we talked about his speakers for some time, frankly I was shocked. Great customer service and a nice guy. I plan to move up the line.
DaveSpeaker: Rockport Avior & Mira, B&W 803 D
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Cable: Transparent Ref Gen 5 SC & Ref XL PC
Grounding: Tripoint Elite, Thor SE, Emperor Mkii
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August 19, 2019, 01:31 PM #7
Re: Rockport Atria II
Adam
Speakers: Magico M3
Amp: Dagostino Momentum Stereo
Digital: Lampi Horizon + Lampi DSD Komputer
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August 19, 2019, 01:41 PM #8
Re: Rockport Atria II
Adam, any thoughts on your M3s v YGs (Sonja 2.2s in particular). Am starting to seriously look for a speaker upgrade...
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August 19, 2019, 01:58 PM #9
Re: Rockport Atria II
I have never heard Sonias in the same system (not to mention my own room) to make a meaningful comment. Many people seem to like them though.
Adam
Speakers: Magico M3
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August 19, 2019, 02:00 PM #10
Re: Rockport Atria II
Do you have a gut feel? I guess the M3s...
Digital: Innuos Zenith Mk3 Server + MSB Premier DAC with Powerbase
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August 19, 2019, 11:35 PM #11
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Re: Rockport Atria II
I've had a fair amount of experience listening to the Atria II and the top of the line Lyras. As Super Dave said, the Rockports have strong family resemblance and the Atria II's were very impressive, though not as much as their biggest siblings. I heard them in the same setting, the same place where I heard the full range of Magicos from the Q3, Q5 and Q7 to the S5's to M projects. It was at my dealer's place, which I have visited for extended periods many times. All the speakers were driven by very high quality electronics, often at higher price points than the speakers. I do prefer the Rockport speakers to the Magicos, and so did my dealer who has switched to carrying the Rockports. If you are spending even the lower amount of the Atria II's, I think a good listen is worth the time and effort. Not sure whether you have a dealer that would be willing to loan you a pair.
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August 20, 2019, 10:37 AM #12
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Re: Rockport Atria II
Turntable: VPI Prime - Ortofon Quintet S Black - VPI ADS
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Preamp: Soulution 520
Amplifier: Soulution 511
Speakers: Rockport Atria II
Power conditioning- Shunyata Research Denali 6000T v1
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August 20, 2019, 10:42 AM #13
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Re: Rockport Atria II
Turntable: VPI Prime - Ortofon Quintet S Black - VPI ADS
Digital Source: dCS Bartok w/headphone amp
Preamp: Soulution 520
Amplifier: Soulution 511
Speakers: Rockport Atria II
Power conditioning- Shunyata Research Denali 6000T v1
Power cord: AQ Thunder/Transparent Audio XL Gen 6
Interconnect: Transparent Audio Super Gen 5 XLR and tonearm cable / Transparent Audio Gen 6
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August 20, 2019, 10:44 AM #14
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Re: Rockport Atria II
Turntable: VPI Prime - Ortofon Quintet S Black - VPI ADS
Digital Source: dCS Bartok w/headphone amp
Preamp: Soulution 520
Amplifier: Soulution 511
Speakers: Rockport Atria II
Power conditioning- Shunyata Research Denali 6000T v1
Power cord: AQ Thunder/Transparent Audio XL Gen 6
Interconnect: Transparent Audio Super Gen 5 XLR and tonearm cable / Transparent Audio Gen 6
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August 20, 2019, 11:48 AM #15
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Re: Rockport Atria II
None of these Magico models are current.
You should go to Goodwin’s high-end and hear a direct comparison between the sluggish Rockport and the new Magico M (or S) series. You still may prefer the colored Rockport, but at least you will be current and your comments relevant.
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August 20, 2019, 11:55 AM #16
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August 20, 2019, 12:09 PM #17
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That's right!
BTW, the Rockport will be ideal with the sterile Esoteric, one always has to count for synergy
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August 20, 2019, 01:13 PM #18
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Very Classy LVB! I'm not enjoying the Esoteric either anymore. You realize that you added no value or knowledge to this thread, just your opinion that doesn't seem to be widely shared. I notice you don't post your system, not that I would ever be a big enough shit to pick out weak links in other people's systems just to troll but to each his own.
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August 20, 2019, 03:08 PM #19
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And you would be in “a big enough shit” to call people derogatory names? Looks like I hit a sensitive spot, sorry about that...
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August 20, 2019, 03:15 PM #20Speaker: Rockport Avior & Mira, B&W 803 D
Amp: Nagra HD Monos, McIntosh Mc303 & 601
Pre: Nagra HD pre
Source: Esoteric K-01X & G-01, Aurender W20
Cable: Transparent Ref Gen 5 SC & Ref XL PC
Grounding: Tripoint Elite, Thor SE, Emperor Mkii
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August 20, 2019, 03:19 PM #21
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Re: Rockport Atria II
I thought you did already
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August 20, 2019, 03:32 PM #22
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Speaker: Rockport Avior & Mira, B&W 803 D
Amp: Nagra HD Monos, McIntosh Mc303 & 601
Pre: Nagra HD pre
Source: Esoteric K-01X & G-01, Aurender W20
Cable: Transparent Ref Gen 5 SC & Ref XL PC
Grounding: Tripoint Elite, Thor SE, Emperor Mkii
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August 20, 2019, 03:46 PM #23
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Re: Rockport Atria II
Rockports are very nice, compare to Stenheims.
Thank for the compliments!
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August 21, 2019, 08:27 AM #24
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Re: Rockport Atria II
I respect your opinions. I have listened to M3 and S5 Mk2 in Magico dealer showroom. I have listened to Cygnus in Rockport showroom. I am sorry to say that Cygnus wins hands down. It is so natural and organic. It also has low end authority. Relatively, the Magico sounds lifeless and worse, there is no bass.
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August 21, 2019, 09:42 AM #25
Re: Rockport Atria II
I have have heard a number of Magico and Rockport speakers under non-show conditions (including the Magico M6 and the Rockport Lyras), have owned a number of Magico speakers, and currently own Rockports.
They’re all very good speakers even though each has their own advantages and disadvantages.
But what I can definitely tell you, is that proper speaker setup is essential to getting a true measure of what any speaker can deliver. I’ve seen personally, in my room, and with my speakers, how even minute differences in the positioning of speakers by an expert can make significant (non-linear) differences in how they perform.
And the optimal position of even the same speaker (as defined by 6 measurements: x, y, z axes and rotations about each axis), will depend on the electronics and cabling in the same room. I wouldn’t have believed it without hearing it first hand, but just switching out different cables, required a different optimal speaker positioning to fully extract the best sound.
In the end, and in my experience, both Magico and Rockport speakers can sound amazing if properly set up and in a proper room.
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