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    Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today


























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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    Nice
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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    Beautiful!
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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    Impressive! Congratulations!!

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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    Congrats. Hope no one else is home so you can fun with “energy” this weekend.


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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    So many happy owners of Avantgarde. Way to go Mike!


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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    Beautiful color match on the amp and horns. Very classy.
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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    Very Nice!

    Does the room warrant the REL’s?

    One can never have to much bass.
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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    Very nice indeed!
    This system will definitely never lack low end with 8 12” bass drivers!
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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    Quote Originally Posted by Etunes View Post
    Very Nice!

    Does the room warrant the REL’s?

    One can never have to much bass.
    Same question here: why another sub, as the speakers already have two (two 10” woofers each)?


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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    Same question here: why another sub, as the speakers already have two (two 10” woofers each)?


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    The customer insisted on it. My advise was it was not necessary. Once dialed in, we shall see. I don’t expect the 212’s to be working too hard. I do have another customer with Avantgarde Duo Mezzo’s and Magico Q-Sub 15’s. He’s very happy with the results. But he has a very large room.
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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    IMO, a properly integrated sub is not about the bass, it's about the space...

    Also IMO, the great-as-they-are Avantgarde woofers are not subwoofers. A subwoofer implies a woofer working above it.
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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    Impressive looking system! He must be thrilled!
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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    Quote Originally Posted by Randy Myers View Post
    Impressive looking system! He must be thrilled!
    He is. I’ll be with the customer and Jim Smith later this month for voicing.
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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    Awesome... what sources does he use? I see the Direct Stream DAC and transport but don't think I can tell his other sources...

    My system is certainly not the level to afford Jim coming in for, but I found his book very interesting and certainly learned several good "tips".
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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    Quote Originally Posted by Randy Myers View Post
    Awesome... what sources does he use? I see the Direct Stream DAC and transport but don't think I can tell his other sources...

    My system is certainly not the level to afford Jim coming in for, but I found his book very interesting and certainly learned several good "tips".
    Right now the DS DAC/Transport, but it will soon be going bye bye. He will be evaluating a couple of other products that I’ll bring to demo. His CD collection exceeds 15,000. I actually saw them all. Amazing.

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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    T+A all the way ... (I wouldn't kick the MSB to the curb either though ).
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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    Very nice system! Congrats to the new owner!
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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    I have to admit it will take me awhile to get past the looks. But I suspect hearing it just once will take care of that.

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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    Congratulations, remarkable system !
    Dimensions of the room ?
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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    Quote Originally Posted by Toomey View Post
    Congratulations, remarkable system !
    Dimensions of the room ?
    15 x 20
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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    Thanks Mike !
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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    I have Duos (in ruby brilliant red) on order, they should arrive anytime. Can’t wait!

    One of the selling points of the Duos for me was that they have integrated subwoofers, so I will not be getting additional subwoofers.

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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    Congratulations and welcome to the forum. Thank you for joining.

    My Duo XD are absolutely incredible. I can’t see anything else in my room now. I love them and you will too.
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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    Quote Originally Posted by Mikey99 View Post
    I have Duos (in ruby brilliant red) on order, they should arrive anytime. Can’t wait!

    One of the selling points of the Duos for me was that they have integrated subwoofers, so I will not be getting additional subwoofers.
    Congrats! Be sure to show us pictures. Have you decided on which amp you’re going to pair them with? You’re in Europe, so lots of good options.


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    Re: Today’s Avantgarde Duo XD/Viva Classico, REL 212 install today

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Congrats! Be sure to show us pictures. Have you decided on which amp you’re going to pair them with? You’re in Europe, so lots of good options.


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    Thanks! I will be sure to post pictures.

    Initially I will use my Devialet 220. I tested it extensively at the dealer, we were all quite satisfied with the sound. Once I settle in with them I think I will try a tube amp like the Air Tight ATM 300, which I can readily home-demo. Not in any rush (yet!), so I will experiment a bit.

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Audioshark is a community of like minded individuals. Audioshark welcomes participation from all manufacturers and owners of all brands and products. It is our belief that online forums provide a community of like minded audiophiles and music lovers to encourage the growth of this wonderful hobby.

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The Audioshark.org Team


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