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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Quote Originally Posted by RichardAusten View Post
    I can only go by what is demonstrated - the AvanteGarde speakers in Hong Kong were north of $20,000 US run with varying tube gear (NAT) north of $100,000. I didn't take the model number down because they didn't make my cut. from the pictures I would assume the Uno.

    The source was from Abbingdon Music Redearch(AMR) and Nottingham Turntables. Really nice with cymbals - Pink Floyd - really poor with vocals Eva Cassidy.

    Manufacturers who only make one part of an audio chains such as speakers that have uber fussy requirements really should not be leaving it open so that everyone can use poor matching equals poor sound as an excuse. The dealer set it up so someone will say - NAT is too high powered - or AMR isn't good enough, or Nottingham is this or that and that's why the speakers sounded middling. If that is so - the speaker maker needs to dictate to the dealer which amp and which cable and which source should be used to make the speaker sound good.
    Never heard the Uno and from those hearing them , they were negative on them too ....

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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    The Uno is superb. I think you heard them at the Lampi event. They were the Avantgarde’s in the other room that everyone loved.
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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Yes , i did like those , but i didnt take that into account as i knew setup was not for auditioning , ( they were on the lampi amps) so i have yet to evaluate the Uno's personally and those reporting on the uno's as mentioned to me were a few years back , i was told the current model is an improved version ..



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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Quote Originally Posted by a.wayne View Post
    Yes , but i didnt take that into account as i knew setup was not for auditioning , so i have yet to evaluate the Uno's personally and those reporting on the uno's as mentioned to me were a few years back , i was told the current model is an improved version ..



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    With the old model, I would agree. XD is a completely different level.
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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    If looks could slay...



    Oh, they sound great too!
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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    With the old model, I would agree. XD is a completely different level.

    Agree XD is a different level, Richard prolly heard the older version ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by wisnon View Post
    If looks could slay...



    Oh, they sound great too!
    Are those the Mingda Dnynasty Grande monoblock power amps? I've heard those a few times in Hong Kong. Quite good. I suspect they are back breakers.

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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    The Uno is superb. I think you heard them at the Lampi event. They were the Avantgarde’s in the other room that everyone loved.
    I heard the UNOs once at a show and they were magnificent. I was standing may be 30 feet away and the voices were as clear as a bell.

    I had the Duo Primo Xd driven by an Ongaku for a while but WAF made it a no no

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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Quote Originally Posted by a.wayne View Post
    Agree XD is a different level, Richard prolly heard the older version ...
    It was probably 2.5-3 years ago.

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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Howie

    I ran the AG possibility past my wife a couple of days ago and got a similar reaction as I was curious about the Uno XD. I guess that idea needs to lay dormant for a while.
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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

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    Howie

    I ran the AG possibility past my wife a couple of days ago and got a similar reaction as I was curious about the Uno XD. I guess that idea needs to lay dormant for a while.
    Well, let your wife steer the big decisions and agree that you take care of the small ones.

    She discusses which party should be in power, whether there should be mandatory health insurance, whether the country should go to war or not. And you just handle the audio purchases in the family If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ....


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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Quote Originally Posted by Howiebrou View Post
    I heard the UNOs once at a show and they were magnificent. I was standing may be 30 feet away and the voices were as clear as a bell.

    I had the Duo Primo Xd driven by an Ongaku for a while but WAF made it a no no
    So are the Horns Universums a WAF no no too? LoL

    Richard, no clue about the amps.
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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

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    She initially said the same about the Spatial open baffles, but once they got here she actually liked the look and the sound. I'll just leave the AG on the back burner for now and see how it goes. Am planning to be in Mike's area in March for a week for Spring Training Baseball games so she could get a chance to see them in person which could result in a change in perspective. I spent over 30 years working for an elected official as did she so I try to stay away from political discussions all together. She enjoys it so I let her have at it with her friends and family. I do make the audio decisions as she only cares how it sounds not why it does but a little tact goes a long way. For now the Nola KO's are a fine speaker and I doubt I am missing much of anything.
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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    Well, let your wife steer the big decisions and agree that you take care of the small ones.

    She discusses which party should be in power, whether there should be mandatory health insurance, whether the country should go to war or not. And you just handle the audio purchases in the family If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ....


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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    I usually go for high WAF speakers, i would hate to give up my lovely wife over a pr of Speakers .





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    Some very serious men discussing very serious business I see...If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...


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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    This was what the wife said it looked like...

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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Hahahaha
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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Quote Originally Posted by Howiebrou View Post
    This was what the wife said it looked like...
    LMAO!

    Mezzo XD is in my future for sure .

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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Quote Originally Posted by a.wayne View Post
    I usually go for high WAF speakers, i would hate to give up my lovely wife over a pr of Speakers .





    Newly Married ? if so, wait few more years
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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Quote Originally Posted by RichardAusten View Post
    I asked him what he thought of production horns (like AG)- the main issue is a lack of driver to driver integration - as well as the materials uses on the horn mouth being rather inferior for the prices paid.

    The Acapella had $100k integrated amp and $100k digital front end.
    I remember a Trio show demo years ago that got standing ovations! So yes, setup is definitely squirrelly at shows.

    Sure, agree that many horn guys say only bass horns integrate properly. The new XD version makes the integration much, much better. Because of the horn mouth/material, you won't get panel-type transparency by definition. I think its the price you pay for the high efficiency/dynamics. Priorities are in order here and there isn't a right answer.

    The $100k Acapella SS integrated is another reason I can't get onboard that company. Absurdity.
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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Do they even have more than the one dealer in the US who just moved to Ca. from Colorado? If I were to try one of the two it would be the AG. Plus I can drive a few hours and actually hear it.
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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Quote Originally Posted by KeithR View Post
    The $100k Acapella SS integrated is another reason I can't get onboard that company. Absurdity.
    +1.
    For comparison, Avantgarde does make an integrated amp, and last I checked, it was less than $20k.

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    And even that is too much considering that you can buy a compatible tube integrated from Triode (both companies), Line Magnetic, MastersounD, and many others for much less than that. I think even Joe's modified ASL Wave 8's with the right tube compliment would work with most AG's. The Coincident Dynamo SE is an extension of that idea.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KeithR View Post
    I remember a Trio show demo years ago that got standing ovations! So yes, setup is definitely squirrelly at shows.

    Sure, agree that many horn guys say only bass horns integrate properly. The new XD version makes the integration much, much better. Because of the horn mouth/material, you won't get panel-type transparency by definition. I think its the price you pay for the high efficiency/dynamics. Priorities are in order here and there isn't a right answer.

    The $100k Acapella SS integrated is another reason I can't get onboard that company. Absurdity.
    Just throw a Job225 amp on the bass portion of the AG duo and you are off to the races. Cured the integration ills for a pal who had a pair for 10 years and was never happy with that aspect before. Miracle biamping cure.
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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Well, I'd put it this way, I would hate to give up my lovely wife AND whatever a big portion or ALL that would go with the wife.

    So, WAF AND APPROVAL TO BUY is a definite MUST!

    Quote Originally Posted by a.wayne View Post
    I usually go for high WAF speakers, i would hate to give up my lovely wife over a pr of Speakers .




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    OMG! Yes. The ASL amps were superb on my Cornwall IIIs. Amazing. They are little rock stars.

    Quote Originally Posted by Jack View Post
    And even that is too much considering that you can buy a compatible tube integrated from Triode (both companies), Line Magnetic, MastersounD, and many others for much less than that. I think even Joe's modified ASL Wave 8's with the right tube compliment would work with most AG's. The Coincident Dynamo SE is an extension of that idea.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul View Post
    LMAO!

    Mezzo XD is in my future for sure .

    They are fantastic speakers.

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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Quote Originally Posted by bart View Post
    I'm wondering: are you married?
    ha .... i was wondering the same thing !!! in our house WAF is the key to a happy life ....NOTHING gets through without photos and extensive discussion .
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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    I believe it will be the the Voxativ Arpegio Due




    BTW, does someone know who is the manufacturer of those strange and gorgeous speakers ?

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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Quote Originally Posted by Jerry Seh View Post
    Well, I'd put it this way, I would hate to give up my lovely wife AND whatever a big portion or ALL that would go with the wife.

    So, WAF AND APPROVAL TO BUY is a definite MUST!

    No , not a problem at all. Typically , i back up my Truck and then go inside and ask her for a hand to bring the speakers in



    After setup , the usual comments are mostly about the sound and finish and then she's off ..


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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Quote Originally Posted by bmichels View Post
    I believe it will be the the Voxativ Arpegio Due




    BTW, does someone know who is the manufacturer of those strange and gorgeous speakers ?

    yes i have seen those daydream speakers for sale here in uk , this is the blurb

    For sale this incredible and innovative pair of ULTRA HIGH END LOUDSPEAKERS! 30Hz-30kHz by 0/-3dB! True ribbon dipole open baffle system with Ripol base section. Power handling 250W! This pair is used as a display pair in our showroom. MINT visual and technical condition. 12 months full Paneuropean guarantee. Shipping to U.K. Is INCLUDED in this price. For more details: ecobox.zone Don’t hesitate to contact us any time!

    https://hifiwigwam.com/megastore/product/daydream-loudspeakers/
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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Well. Following my life changing exposure to the Magico M6 I would say these would be a life choice acoustically. However I'm not sure they will age so well aesthetically!

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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    I'm simple I'd be happy moving up from the Sabrina's to the Yvettes.

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    Wilson Audio Duette 2.... because they can be used in many rooms of different size, including against the wall....

    HAs anyone heard them ?

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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Have now had my Vandersteen Quatros (in Audi Havana Black). They were placed up against teh back wall ((about 10" out) and in the corners. They look great and the wife loves them as they just melt into the corners. I had 4" spot lights installed above each one so they just glisten at night when the lights are out and the spots are on. So much metallic in the paint. Teh sound is incredible. I wish I could afford more, but I can't, so this is it for a long time I'm sure.

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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Triangle Magellan Grand Concert... Raidho D5..
    Triangle Magellan Concerto 2 < AQ Everest < Vitus Audio SS-010 Mk2 < AQ Dragon HC < AQ WEL Signature XLR < Chord Qutest w UpTone JS-2 & AQ Dragon Source < SOtM tX-USBultra w 75Ohm Master Clock Input, Paul Hynes SR5-12 Turbo XL & AQ Dragon Source < AQ Diamond USB < Aurender N-100H w AQ Dragon Source < Gryphon PowerZone w AQ NRG-Wild < Solid Tech Hybrid < Ansuz Darkz D-TC, Darkz D2, Stillpoints Ultra SS, Omicron Harmonic Stabilizer & Gold SE < Furutech FT-SWS < Synergistic Research Blue Quantum Fuse

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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Quote Originally Posted by johndoe21ro View Post
    Triangle Magellan Grand Concert... Raidho D5..
    thanks a lot for the reply, but... those speakers are quite big ! do they need huge rooms ?
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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Several candidates (no priority order implied);

    TAD R1 MkII - my current speaker
    Legacy Audio VALOR
    EgglestonWorks IVY or Savoy with preference to IVY
    Magico M6 or possibly M3 (with MPods definitely)
    Evolution Acoustics MM7
    Gryphon Audio Pendragon
    Rockport Arrakis 2
    Rockport Lyra
    Sonus Faber Aida (v2) assuming hitting of lottery to tri-amp, cable and dual-sub the configuration
    which seems mandatory to opening these beauties up to their full potential
    Raidho D5.1
    Verity Audio Monslavat
    TIDAL La Assoluta
    Transmission Audio Ultimate
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    Don’t think I will ever get richer or bigger sized room. So just hope to be able to keep my current Rockport Cygnus. Very content with them even though I haven’t pushed them to their full potential yet.


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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    yes sc i would choose the verity audio monslavat too.

    http://www.verityaudio.com/monsalvat/en/
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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    My current speakers, which I recently acquired:

    Reference 3A Reflector Monitor

    The highly inert cabinet prevents blurring of detail due to resonances, which allows for extreme, astounding timbral resolution. The lack of a crossover may help with that too. Tonal color is realistic.

    The speakers will be paired next week with dual JL Audio F112v2 subs (positioned on ASC SubTraps), replacing my old REL sub.

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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    yes often looked at the reference 3a speakers and wondered what they sounded like
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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Hell I'd just choose Mike's complete system, I'm sure it will suit me for a life time. .
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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Come on, of course there are new releases and versions of models. So, I won't choose anything because when a new version comes up, it would be a really attractive shiny piece of technology

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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Welcome to the forum, thank you for joining.
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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Quote Originally Posted by wolfrose View Post
    Come on, of course there are new releases and versions of models. So, I won't choose anything because when a new version comes up, it would be a really attractive shiny piece of technology
    This is your chance to be honest

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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Yeah this is my best shot to not choose I'm so picky around stuff especially technology things

    But I really want to be more open and more faster in picking things. Still minor specs stop me of going either way.

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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    All right guys! What about mbl Radialstrahler 101 E MKIII?!
    Triangle Magellan Concerto 2 < AQ Everest < Vitus Audio SS-010 Mk2 < AQ Dragon HC < AQ WEL Signature XLR < Chord Qutest w UpTone JS-2 & AQ Dragon Source < SOtM tX-USBultra w 75Ohm Master Clock Input, Paul Hynes SR5-12 Turbo XL & AQ Dragon Source < AQ Diamond USB < Aurender N-100H w AQ Dragon Source < Gryphon PowerZone w AQ NRG-Wild < Solid Tech Hybrid < Ansuz Darkz D-TC, Darkz D2, Stillpoints Ultra SS, Omicron Harmonic Stabilizer & Gold SE < Furutech FT-SWS < Synergistic Research Blue Quantum Fuse

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    Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...

    Quote Originally Posted by johndoe21ro View Post
    All right guys! What about mbl Radialstrahler 101 E MKIII?!
    Very good suggestion!

    I visited an MBL demo last week, and would like to share my impressions; you can read them here:

    https://www.audioaficionado.org/showthread.php?t=42314


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