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Thread: Revel Ultima Salon2 pictures
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March 25, 2015, 06:50 PM #101
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Re: Revel Ultima Salon2 pictures
Amazing speakers and a beautiful dog.
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March 28, 2015, 11:15 AM #102
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Those are my Salon 2s and my late buddy Orbis. Pic is from 2012. We said goodbye last month after he was found to have a large tumor on his spleen that had ruptured. I decided he deserved a quick passing and chose not to put him through surgery and chemo just to prolong his life for a few months.
He was a strong, athletic, happy-go-lucky dog who loved everyone and was never sick until his final illness. For some reason he absolutely loved The Who and always came into the room and hung out whenever they were on the stereo. My other dog and I really miss him.
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March 28, 2015, 12:24 PM #103
Re: Revel Ultima Salon2 pictures
Mark
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March 28, 2015, 02:21 PM #104
Re: Revel Ultima Salon2 pictures
Pete, you have a new Shepherd now, don't you? Any picks of her?
Rob
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Adona rack, Stillpoints, IsoPods, ASC, GIK Acoustics accessories
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March 28, 2015, 02:33 PM #105
Re: Revel Ultima Salon2 pictures
Peter,
So sorry for your loss. At least you have great memories.Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
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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 29, 2015, 05:47 PM #106
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March 29, 2015, 07:57 PM #107
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Love the Salons - what a great room!
Sorry about your loss Pete. We lost our Westie 8 years ago - still miss the guy. He used to hang around with me and enjoy music._______________
Mike
Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
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March 29, 2015, 09:06 PM #108
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March 31, 2015, 12:41 PM #109
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Re: Revel Ultima Salon2 pictures
man's best speakers and man's best friend.
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March 31, 2015, 12:42 PM #110
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March 31, 2015, 04:56 PM #111
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Main Equipment: Kharma Elegance dB11-S, JL Audio F113v2, Block Audio Line & Mono SE Amplification, Bricasti M21 DAC, Antipodes Kala K-50 Server, ClearAudio Performance SE, Satisfy Arm & Maestro Wood MM Cartridge
Power: 3 x 20 Amp Lines, Shunyata Everest 8000, Sigma XC v2, Shunyata Sigma v2 NR, Block Audio Power Cords, Defender, ADDPowr Wizard
Grounding: Shunyata Altaira CGS - Alpha CGS cables
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Cables: Wireworld Platinum Starlight 8 USB, Wireworld Platinum Eclipse 8 SCs, 1M & 6M Tubulus Concentus ICs,
Other: Isoacoustics GAIA I footers on the Kharmas, GIK/Vicoustics/Stillpoint Apertures, Stillpoint Ultra SS, Furutech GTX - Gold outlets, Adona Rack
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March 31, 2015, 05:19 PM #112
Re: Revel Ultima Salon2 pictures
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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March 31, 2015, 08:31 PM #113Mark
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Pass Labs XP32......incoming
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April 3, 2015, 04:00 PM #114
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Re: Revel Ultima Salon2 pictures
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April 3, 2015, 04:16 PM #115Fleetwood 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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April 15, 2015, 06:47 PM #116
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Re: Revel Ultima Salon2 pictures
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April 15, 2015, 06:53 PM #117
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The lighting makes those drivers look white!
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August 4, 2015, 10:49 PM #118
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Re: Revel Ultima Salon2 pictures
Pete's system:
Speakers: Revel Salon 2
Amplifier: Symphonic Line Kraft 250 Monos
Pre-Amplifier: Symphonic Line "The Enlightenment" Tube w/Telefunken E88CC and Mullard CV2492
Source: Symphonic Line Belcanto CDP w/Turbo power supply and optional DAC; Ayre C5xeMP
Cabling: Furutech (custom and stock)
Speaker and Amp Platforms: Star Sound Sistrum Apprentice XLs
Bank Account: Drained
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August 5, 2015, 04:50 AM #119
Re: Revel Ultima Salon2 pictures
Beautiful setup and room!!!
I would love to hear the Salons with your electronics. What benefit did you observe from the speaker stands?Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
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Kharma Elegance interconnects
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August 5, 2015, 08:38 AM #120
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Re: Revel Ultima Salon2 pictures
Thanks Mark!
The Star Sound platforms definitely make a positive difference. It's like they remove a layer of film from a window between you and the music. Attacks are faster and more detail emerges, without a shift in the tonal balance to a leaner sound. They also improved the soundstage, particularly the depth. I have them under the monos as well - they didn't have as dramatic an effect there, but still one that was noticeable and pleasing. Sometime this fall the pre and sources will be going on Star Sound's Rhythm platforms.
The latest tweak is the palm trees - I can't believe the beneficial effect they've had in reducing reflections off the windows behind the speakers! Now even tipped-up sources that were too strident to listen to at volume sound decent, and I no longer have occasional impure thoughts about sub-woofers as the bass seems to be landing better at the listening position. Less than a hundred bucks at Lowes for the trees and pots.
Awaiting receipt of the Uptone Audio Regen USB thingy sometime mid-month. At this point I'm down to small tweaks for a while, although eventually I'll take a serious plunge into computer audio.
Pete's system:
Speakers: Revel Salon 2
Amplifier: Symphonic Line Kraft 250 Monos
Pre-Amplifier: Symphonic Line "The Enlightenment" Tube w/Telefunken E88CC and Mullard CV2492
Source: Symphonic Line Belcanto CDP w/Turbo power supply and optional DAC; Ayre C5xeMP
Cabling: Furutech (custom and stock)
Speaker and Amp Platforms: Star Sound Sistrum Apprentice XLs
Bank Account: Drained
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August 5, 2015, 01:46 PM #121
Re: Revel Ultima Salon2 pictures
Did you choose the Star Sounds because they were less expensive, or did you compare them to some other options?
Rob
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Tascam BR-20; Technics 1506 with tape path upgrades, FM head, DeHavilland 222 tape head pre; Modwright Oppo 205 full tube mod w/LPS; Euphony Summus server, EtherRegen, HDPLEX LPS; MSB Discrete DAC (dual PS, ISLPro, balanced out); Pass Labs XP-12, XA60.8 (pair); Daedalus Audio Apollo 11’s, VMPS Larger Sub; Daedalus/Wywires, Acoustic Zen, Sablon Audio, Wireworld, Shunyata Research cables; Core Power Equi=Power;
Adona rack, Stillpoints, IsoPods, ASC, GIK Acoustics accessories
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August 5, 2015, 03:31 PM #122
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Re: Revel Ultima Salon2 pictures
Neither really, I went with them based upon the available reviewer/user consensus that they tended to speed up attacks and leading edges, while also providing more detail and better decays.
I'm also aware of the consensus viewpoint of Stillpoints being absolute champs of holographic imaging and soundstaging, and certainly those values are important ones as well. In my case, i.e. specific to my system and my priorities, I felt I was doing well enough there and went with the Star Sound platforms for their claimed virtues.
Pete's system:
Speakers: Revel Salon 2
Amplifier: Symphonic Line Kraft 250 Monos
Pre-Amplifier: Symphonic Line "The Enlightenment" Tube w/Telefunken E88CC and Mullard CV2492
Source: Symphonic Line Belcanto CDP w/Turbo power supply and optional DAC; Ayre C5xeMP
Cabling: Furutech (custom and stock)
Speaker and Amp Platforms: Star Sound Sistrum Apprentice XLs
Bank Account: Drained
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August 5, 2015, 05:59 PM #123
Re: Revel Ultima Salon2 pictures
FWIW, at the last 2 Newport THE Shows (the last two shows I have attended) virtually the only aftermarket loudspeaker base/feet used were Stillpoints, and they were quite a bit more prevalent in my experience in 2015 than 2014. They were even more popular as component footers.
Rob
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Tascam BR-20; Technics 1506 with tape path upgrades, FM head, DeHavilland 222 tape head pre; Modwright Oppo 205 full tube mod w/LPS; Euphony Summus server, EtherRegen, HDPLEX LPS; MSB Discrete DAC (dual PS, ISLPro, balanced out); Pass Labs XP-12, XA60.8 (pair); Daedalus Audio Apollo 11’s, VMPS Larger Sub; Daedalus/Wywires, Acoustic Zen, Sablon Audio, Wireworld, Shunyata Research cables; Core Power Equi=Power;
Adona rack, Stillpoints, IsoPods, ASC, GIK Acoustics accessories
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