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January 5, 2018, 09:21 AM #251
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January 5, 2018, 09:35 AM #252
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.
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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January 5, 2018, 09:42 AM #253
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 ..
Regards
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January 5, 2018, 09:44 AM #254
Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...
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.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
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January 5, 2018, 10:18 AM #255
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!NORMAN
Custom PC with Memory Player Software Suite/ Modded Denon CD transport>Lampi GG1 (and sometimes PACIFIC) DHT tube Dac> Rowen 850W Isolating Transformer/ Rowen SS Preamp and PA1 monoblocs/Lampi Silk power cond. with Phase flipper> Heil AMT KITHARA & Syrinx in parallel hookup. Swiss cables (Reference line) for PC/interconnects and speaker cables. Goldmund Sweetcord PC. FTA Callisto unpowered USB cable. Basic analog: vintage Lenco L78 TT with Rowen mat, Denon MM cart, iFi iPhono2 with 15v Hynes SR3 LPSU. Synology 12 TB NAS. 2nd system:KenWin Bluetooth speaker 3rd system TBI Millemnium amp with Aulos speakers and SB Duo hookup.
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January 5, 2018, 10:30 AM #256
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January 5, 2018, 11:18 AM #257
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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.Main - JVC QL-Y7/Denon DL-301 Mk II, Gold Note PH-10, Jays CDT3 Mk3 , Auralic Aries G2.2, Holo May KTE, Supratek Cabernet, Kinki Studio EX-B7 monoblocks, Verity Audio Otello, (2) Rythmik F12SE, Audio Envy IC, SC & PC's, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Inakustik USB and I2S, (2) Puritan Audio Labs PSM-156 with Groundmaster City, Timbernation rack
Family Room - Oppo UDP-203, Auralic Aries, Aqua La Voce S3, Kinki Studio EX-M1+, Nola KO, (2) Rythmik F-12G, Wireworld SC & IC's, Neotech PC's, SurgeX SA-1810
Greenville, SC- Jays CDT2 Mk 3, Auralic Aries G1, Holo Spring 3 KTE, Supratek Chardonnay, Odyssey Audio Kismet Reference, Rosso Fiorentino Volterra 2, (2) RSL Speedwoofers, iFi Audio Power Station, Wireworld IC's, Inakustik USB and I2s, Triode Wire Lab SC, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Furutech NCF Clear Line, Timbernation rack.
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January 5, 2018, 11:44 AM #261
Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...
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 .
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk“Life’s too short to listen to bad audio.”
Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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January 5, 2018, 12:05 PM #262
Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...
NORMAN
Custom PC with Memory Player Software Suite/ Modded Denon CD transport>Lampi GG1 (and sometimes PACIFIC) DHT tube Dac> Rowen 850W Isolating Transformer/ Rowen SS Preamp and PA1 monoblocs/Lampi Silk power cond. with Phase flipper> Heil AMT KITHARA & Syrinx in parallel hookup. Swiss cables (Reference line) for PC/interconnects and speaker cables. Goldmund Sweetcord PC. FTA Callisto unpowered USB cable. Basic analog: vintage Lenco L78 TT with Rowen mat, Denon MM cart, iFi iPhono2 with 15v Hynes SR3 LPSU. Synology 12 TB NAS. 2nd system:KenWin Bluetooth speaker 3rd system TBI Millemnium amp with Aulos speakers and SB Duo hookup.
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January 5, 2018, 12:59 PM #263
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Kuoppis
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.Main - JVC QL-Y7/Denon DL-301 Mk II, Gold Note PH-10, Jays CDT3 Mk3 , Auralic Aries G2.2, Holo May KTE, Supratek Cabernet, Kinki Studio EX-B7 monoblocks, Verity Audio Otello, (2) Rythmik F12SE, Audio Envy IC, SC & PC's, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Inakustik USB and I2S, (2) Puritan Audio Labs PSM-156 with Groundmaster City, Timbernation rack
Family Room - Oppo UDP-203, Auralic Aries, Aqua La Voce S3, Kinki Studio EX-M1+, Nola KO, (2) Rythmik F-12G, Wireworld SC & IC's, Neotech PC's, SurgeX SA-1810
Greenville, SC- Jays CDT2 Mk 3, Auralic Aries G1, Holo Spring 3 KTE, Supratek Chardonnay, Odyssey Audio Kismet Reference, Rosso Fiorentino Volterra 2, (2) RSL Speedwoofers, iFi Audio Power Station, Wireworld IC's, Inakustik USB and I2s, Triode Wire Lab SC, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Furutech NCF Clear Line, Timbernation rack.
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January 5, 2018, 03:41 PM #264
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January 5, 2018, 06:40 PM #265
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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January 5, 2018, 06:54 PM #266
Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...
Some very serious men discussing very serious business I see...
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk“Life’s too short to listen to bad audio.”
Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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January 5, 2018, 07:16 PM #267
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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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January 5, 2018, 07:18 PM #268
Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...
Hahahaha
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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January 5, 2018, 09:27 PM #269
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January 7, 2018, 01:07 AM #271
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Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...
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.Brinkmann Bardo w/ EMT HSD-006 cart, MSB Reference DAC --> Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL --> Ampzilla 2000, 2nd Edition --> Fyne Audio F1-12
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January 7, 2018, 01:39 AM #272
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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.
Main - JVC QL-Y7/Denon DL-301 Mk II, Gold Note PH-10, Jays CDT3 Mk3 , Auralic Aries G2.2, Holo May KTE, Supratek Cabernet, Kinki Studio EX-B7 monoblocks, Verity Audio Otello, (2) Rythmik F12SE, Audio Envy IC, SC & PC's, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Inakustik USB and I2S, (2) Puritan Audio Labs PSM-156 with Groundmaster City, Timbernation rack
Family Room - Oppo UDP-203, Auralic Aries, Aqua La Voce S3, Kinki Studio EX-M1+, Nola KO, (2) Rythmik F-12G, Wireworld SC & IC's, Neotech PC's, SurgeX SA-1810
Greenville, SC- Jays CDT2 Mk 3, Auralic Aries G1, Holo Spring 3 KTE, Supratek Chardonnay, Odyssey Audio Kismet Reference, Rosso Fiorentino Volterra 2, (2) RSL Speedwoofers, iFi Audio Power Station, Wireworld IC's, Inakustik USB and I2s, Triode Wire Lab SC, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Furutech NCF Clear Line, Timbernation rack.
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January 7, 2018, 01:40 AM #273
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January 7, 2018, 02:42 AM #274
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Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...
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.
Main - JVC QL-Y7/Denon DL-301 Mk II, Gold Note PH-10, Jays CDT3 Mk3 , Auralic Aries G2.2, Holo May KTE, Supratek Cabernet, Kinki Studio EX-B7 monoblocks, Verity Audio Otello, (2) Rythmik F12SE, Audio Envy IC, SC & PC's, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Inakustik USB and I2S, (2) Puritan Audio Labs PSM-156 with Groundmaster City, Timbernation rack
Family Room - Oppo UDP-203, Auralic Aries, Aqua La Voce S3, Kinki Studio EX-M1+, Nola KO, (2) Rythmik F-12G, Wireworld SC & IC's, Neotech PC's, SurgeX SA-1810
Greenville, SC- Jays CDT2 Mk 3, Auralic Aries G1, Holo Spring 3 KTE, Supratek Chardonnay, Odyssey Audio Kismet Reference, Rosso Fiorentino Volterra 2, (2) RSL Speedwoofers, iFi Audio Power Station, Wireworld IC's, Inakustik USB and I2s, Triode Wire Lab SC, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Furutech NCF Clear Line, Timbernation rack.
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January 7, 2018, 05:34 AM #275
Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...
NORMAN
Custom PC with Memory Player Software Suite/ Modded Denon CD transport>Lampi GG1 (and sometimes PACIFIC) DHT tube Dac> Rowen 850W Isolating Transformer/ Rowen SS Preamp and PA1 monoblocs/Lampi Silk power cond. with Phase flipper> Heil AMT KITHARA & Syrinx in parallel hookup. Swiss cables (Reference line) for PC/interconnects and speaker cables. Goldmund Sweetcord PC. FTA Callisto unpowered USB cable. Basic analog: vintage Lenco L78 TT with Rowen mat, Denon MM cart, iFi iPhono2 with 15v Hynes SR3 LPSU. Synology 12 TB NAS. 2nd system:KenWin Bluetooth speaker 3rd system TBI Millemnium amp with Aulos speakers and SB Duo hookup.
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January 7, 2018, 07:36 AM #276
Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...
SME Synergy
Thorens TD147 Jubilee (Restored) + Ortofon A-Mono
Roon Nucleus+ 4TB + Plixir Elite LPS
Luxman D-10x (Sep 2020)
ModWright Oppo UDP205
Air Tight ATC-5 Pre + ATM300R + ATH-3
Avantgarde Uno XD Piano Black/Stealth Grey
Audience AU24 SX Cables, Interconnects & aR6 OX Power Conditioner
DS Audio Ioniser
Audio-Philar Rack & Amp Stand
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January 7, 2018, 09:26 AM #277
Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...
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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January 7, 2018, 09:49 AM #278
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January 7, 2018, 02:02 PM #279
Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...
1]bel canto EIX/ F5 monoblocks . BC cd2, tannoy eaton legacy 2]bel canto pre 5 ,arcam a85 , black ice modded dac
modded dac , marantz sa8005, Verity audio Rienzi
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January 7, 2018, 03:16 PM #280
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 ?
On the Go: A&K SP1000 > Shure KSE 1500
At home : ARIES > Denafrips Terminator R2R DAC > BHSE > STAX SR009
-> for sale : Piano Forte PFVIII, Eddie Current 445 tube Amp (with many different tubes).
Review Chord MOJO v/s HUGO et WooAudio WA8 v/s TU-05 & HUGO
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January 7, 2018, 09:10 PM #281
Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...
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January 8, 2018, 01:38 PM #282
Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...
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/1]bel canto EIX/ F5 monoblocks . BC cd2, tannoy eaton legacy 2]bel canto pre 5 ,arcam a85 , black ice modded dac
modded dac , marantz sa8005, Verity audio Rienzi
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January 31, 2018, 04:23 PM #283
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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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January 31, 2018, 04:53 PM #284
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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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January 31, 2018, 05:59 PM #285
Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...
Wilson Audio Duette 2.... because they can be used in many rooms of different size, including against the wall....
HAs anyone heard them ?
On the Go: A&K SP1000 > Shure KSE 1500
At home : ARIES > Denafrips Terminator R2R DAC > BHSE > STAX SR009
-> for sale : Piano Forte PFVIII, Eddie Current 445 tube Amp (with many different tubes).
Review Chord MOJO v/s HUGO et WooAudio WA8 v/s TU-05 & HUGO
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January 31, 2018, 06:32 PM #286
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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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February 11, 2018, 08:33 AM #287
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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February 11, 2018, 09:05 AM #288
Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...
On the Go: A&K SP1000 > Shure KSE 1500
At home : ARIES > Denafrips Terminator R2R DAC > BHSE > STAX SR009
-> for sale : Piano Forte PFVIII, Eddie Current 445 tube Amp (with many different tubes).
Review Chord MOJO v/s HUGO et WooAudio WA8 v/s TU-05 & HUGO
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February 11, 2018, 09:59 AM #289
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 UltimateLegacy Audio Valor+Wavelet v2, Esoteric S-02 Amps HDPlex 300W, RevAudio Labs DC Umbilical, Esoteric Grandioso P1, P1PSU & dual D1 DACs, Cybershaft Prem Ltd OP21A 10 MHz Clock, Esoteric C-02X, Shunyata Everest 8000 & Altaira SG-NR hubs, Sigma SGC/CGC ground cables, VTX-Ag ground tails, AfterBurner8 duplexes, CSP Inc Q4B, S2B IEC plates, Shunyata Omega CLOCK-50 cables, Tubulus Concentus HDMI, Elrod Master Series Diamond SE & Masters Series Gold Power cords and Statement Gold XLRs, Diamond XLRs & Master Series Diamond XLRs, Shunyata OMEGA QR-s power cable, Anaconda Z-tron XLR, Elrod Statement Gold speaker cables, Adona Zero GX3, GX2, GX racks, Composite Audio CF-2010, Townshend Audio Podiums, HRS DPX Damping Plates, Stillpoints Ultra SS w/Ultra Bases, pArtScience 64-well, 2D QRD 3-inch SpaceArray Diffusors
Travel/Rip: Apple MacBook Pro 16” 2023 M2 Max, 12-core CPU, 38-core GPU, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD for Audirvana+ v3, iTunes, REW Audio Analyzer, dbPowerAmp, DVD Audio Extractor
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February 11, 2018, 07:44 PM #290
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Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...
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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February 16, 2018, 04:10 PM #291
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/1]bel canto EIX/ F5 monoblocks . BC cd2, tannoy eaton legacy 2]bel canto pre 5 ,arcam a85 , black ice modded dac
modded dac , marantz sa8005, Verity audio Rienzi
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February 16, 2018, 04:29 PM #292
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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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February 17, 2018, 02:19 PM #293
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
1]bel canto EIX/ F5 monoblocks . BC cd2, tannoy eaton legacy 2]bel canto pre 5 ,arcam a85 , black ice modded dac
modded dac , marantz sa8005, Verity audio Rienzi
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February 17, 2018, 02:50 PM #294
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. .
2chl : Vincent Sp331MkII, W4S STP-SE Stage 2, Kef 201/2, KEF 140, Vapor Breeze, Lumin, Bryston CD, BHA-1, Quicksilver Headamp, HD650, HD800s, HD820's, Dan Clark 1.1, Focal Stellia, OPPO 203, 105. ( Boxed up: Pass Xa-30.5, VPI Classic, Dynavector DV-20XL, Manley Chinook, Cadenza Bronze)
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February 28, 2018, 05:03 PM #295
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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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February 28, 2018, 10:00 PM #296
Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...
Welcome to the forum, thank you for joining.
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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March 2, 2018, 03:28 AM #297
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March 3, 2018, 09:19 AM #298
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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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March 3, 2018, 02:56 PM #299
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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March 4, 2018, 09:46 AM #300
Re: If you had to choose only ONE pair of speakers for rest of your life ...
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
Hearing the MBL X-Tremes with a full Reference system was a paradigm shift.Vivid Audio - Burmester - Hegel - Marantz - Oppo - Pioneer 60" - Wireworld
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Altaira or Gemini CGS on...