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August 15, 2015, 03:48 PM #1
Gauder RC7 MK2
Anyone heard these?
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GAUDER AKUSTIK - Berlina RC 7 MK II
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August 15, 2015, 04:12 PM #2
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Yes Mike. This is really good stuff! In fact the bigger brothers of this speaker, the RC 9 and RC 11 are in the absolute top of many lists. This is one of the absolute European top brands from Germany The company used to be called Isophon in the past. The RC7 MKII is using ceramic mid and diamond tweeter units. The RC 11 is even using diamond for the mid range!!
Definitely something you'd want to check with all the beautiful gear in your room..
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August 15, 2015, 04:32 PM #3
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Gorgeous! My Air Tight/Soulution/Accuphase dealer is now the distributor and he's raving about them. My friend David got a pair of the RC7 mk2's two days ago and he's over the moon. Said they beat his D5's.
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August 15, 2015, 05:25 PM #4
Re: Gauder RC7 MK2
Oh oh.
What's the list on these?
Allen
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August 15, 2015, 05:32 PM #5
Re: Gauder RC7 MK2
I really like the look of these. Bit hard to find the specs?
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August 15, 2015, 05:34 PM #6My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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August 15, 2015, 05:35 PM #7
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August 15, 2015, 05:48 PM #8
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August 15, 2015, 05:52 PM #9
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August 15, 2015, 05:54 PM #10
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Re: Gauder RC7 MK2
Dave Clark did a review for PFO a couple of years ago and it was 35k. Unlike the Focal and LV, I would expect they would be a hard sell with the price and polarizing look.
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August 15, 2015, 06:18 PM #11
Re: Gauder RC7 MK2
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August 15, 2015, 06:28 PM #12
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You make a good point. So what would you suggest as a third speaker brand? Wilson, B&W, SF and many others require B&M for the most part. I like Rockport, but they're not expanding. Vandersteen makes some nice stuff. I love Estelon, but it doesn't seem to be reciprocated by others I speak with. I have a soft spot for YG.
I'm completely open to suggestions and we have the smartest members so I know we will get some great ideas!My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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August 15, 2015, 06:49 PM #13
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YG's latest are very very good
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August 15, 2015, 06:49 PM #14
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Look into Kharma. Sent you a PM with more info.
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August 15, 2015, 06:53 PM #15
Re: Gauder RC7 MK2
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August 15, 2015, 07:46 PM #16
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Mike
It depends on what you want the pricing point to be on the third line. LV's normal line caps at about $16 and Focal is pretty much unlimited on either side of your Sopra line. Unless something has changed in the last 18 months there are no Vandersteen dealers in Florida at all. There is one in Atlanta that carries everything and one in Mobile that carries the minimum and mostly 1's and 2's. So you would have the state to yourself if they interest you at all. I'm just not that familiar with which companies have severe stocking requirements. I like Nola, but you have one in downtown Sarasota already.
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August 15, 2015, 09:05 PM #17
Gauder RC7 MK2
Thanks Jack. I think the Nola dealer in Sarasota went under. Need to confirm.
Just for clarification, the LV's cap out at $12k ish - depending on finish (VOX excluded).My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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August 15, 2015, 10:19 PM #18
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Mike
Don't know about the dealer in Sarasota's status now, but when I contacted Marilyn earlier in the year about a stocking K.O. dealer that was who she referred me to. I think their prices go from $1700 to almost six figures for HP's favorites.
As to the LV's you may be right, but I thought I read somewhere that certain finishes were a bit higher than that. Anyway's they and the Nola's are voiced to my liking as were the older Vandersteen models.
Another option if they have straightened out their distributor issues is ProAc. Have you thought about bringing in the Aperturas' for a listen or talk to Srajen about them. He seems to really like them and their designer has a has a pretty impressive background with Focal, SF and Goldmund.
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August 15, 2015, 10:45 PM #19
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My Lumin distributor has been after me to bring in the Apertura's.
I heard the ProAc's at one or two of the shows last year. Quite nice.
I really like Nola's too. Very musical.
Still bouncing around ideas. I really appreciate your ideas. Thank you. ️My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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August 15, 2015, 11:14 PM #20
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My speaker tastes have always been to the Strad side of neutral. Speakers that were faves in my listening room were from Peter Snell's designs to Vandersteen, Meadowlark, Soliloquy, Reynaud, Nola, Odyssey (SL Legato) and others of that ilk. That is why my 2CE Sigs are still stored here and the more forward Treo's left after nine months. Just based on mep's, HP's and others description the K.O.'s would be right down my alley as would the LV's as they have the same drivers as the Odyssey's. Still waiting on more info on Klaus's latest design which will make it's second appearance at the DC show. The current reviewer faves are just not what I want.
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August 15, 2015, 11:34 PM #21
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Thanks Jack. I don't know why on earth the Odyssey amps aren't on more folks radar. They are priced right and sound a lot better than they should!
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August 16, 2015, 12:03 AM #22
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I don't know either Mike other than the lack of a dealer network. What most people don't realize is that originally Odyssey amps were sold through a dealer network. Audio Connection and Upscale were both dealers among others. I bought my first Odyssey amp from a dealer and it was his floor unit. When I wanted info that the dealer couldn't provide to integrate the amp with the Vandersteen subs I called Klaus directly. That was 1999 and we have been friends ever since. At one point he was even considering moving from Indy to Tampa, but changed his mind and sold the property he bought there. He has always had the full backing and support of SL and uses their parts in most of his amps. His first speaker model, which I have, is an exact copy of a SL design with the cabinets make in Indy. As JV has said in many of his reviews the Odyssey gets you most of the way to Solution sound for a fraction of the cost. As it is Klaus is backed up on orders months out. Whether you are interested in buying his gear or not it is worth seeking him out at shows for the conversation alone. One of the true characters in the audio business and a man who was in medical school before he met Rolf on a visit back to Germany to see family and changed careers.
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August 16, 2015, 01:20 AM #24
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August 16, 2015, 03:41 AM #25
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Wow, you even consider B&M? That is a great brand!! In Europe they have an odd way of direct distribution, I think they organize demos in different cities. But it is an amazing lie-up. All active top-notch speakers. Of course with B&W you can't go wrong but why would you do that next to Focal? I think these are the two major high-end speaker manufacturers with both a complete collection from affordable to very expensive. I don't think I would do that although I love B&W too of course.
Considering what you have I think Backes & Müller would be a perfect complementary addition.
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August 16, 2015, 03:44 AM #26
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Mike, how about Audio Note? It seems no dealer in FL and entire dealer network in North America could use some expansion. Plus it's quite different than Focal or LV.
Another brand that maybe worth considering is GamuT. Heard their top of the line standmounts RS3 today (with GamuT amp, pre and CD player) and I can confidently say it's the best standmounts I've ever heard. Very emotionally engaging.
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August 16, 2015, 08:37 AM #27
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August 16, 2015, 08:54 AM #28
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John at Wellington Audio in West Palm Beach was an AK dealer last I looked. Also Rega, Harbeth and Reynaud.
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August 16, 2015, 10:05 AM #29
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The Sound Organisation has been appointed as the new ProAc distributor in the US, but their website has not yet been updated accordingly. They are no longer handling PMC speakers. Here's an article confirming the announcement.
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He is absolutely a character! I bought my Symphonic Line monos and CDP from him, and whenever I call him with a question I make sure to set aside an hour because the conversation can easily run that long. And the conversation often turns to things other than audio. I think he also has a degree in political science - a true Franklinesque/Renaissance Man kind of guy with all sorts of interests, who cusses like a sailor too!
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August 16, 2015, 10:45 AM #31
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August 16, 2015, 11:03 AM #32
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The only other amp I've had in the house with the Revels is the Plinius SB-301. That was a damn fine amp too, pretty dynamic with great bass. The SL monos are better, but given the price disparity they should be. The SB-301 retail new around $11K but can be found for around $5K used, and are absolutely a good find in that price range.
Also have heard the Salons with the ML 532 stereo amp as well as the 532H. The 532 was great on small-scale acoustic music and had really nice tonality, but it wasn't particularly dynamic on rock or symphonic material. The 532H was just OK I thought - didn't really move me.
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August 16, 2015, 11:27 AM #33My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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August 16, 2015, 11:28 AM #34My 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."
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August 16, 2015, 12:03 PM #35Mark
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
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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August 16, 2015, 12:19 PM #36My 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."
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August 16, 2015, 12:56 PM #37
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Re: Gauder RC7 MK2
Mike
You guys were talking about Ryan at one point.
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August 16, 2015, 02:12 PM #38
Re: Gauder RC7 MK2
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."
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August 16, 2015, 02:36 PM #39
Re: Gauder RC7 MK2
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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August 16, 2015, 03:17 PM #40
Re: Gauder RC7 MK2
If money were no object, aka the benefits of being an investment banker.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZv0ZISLh1g
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August 16, 2015, 05:50 PM #41
Re: Gauder RC7 MK2
I don't know but what I do know is that these are really good sounding speakers. Very powerful, musical speakers. Relatively unknown even though they are around for 40 years and highly acclaimed by the European audio pressI think they might benefit form the current active speakers revival. Since they have DAC's inside you could drive directly from a streaming device or computer source. And this is what is taught to be the thing that customers want nowadays, at least in Europe that is.
Definitely worth checking this out Mike. The BM35 and BM50 are the absolute top in the world and I wouldn't be surprised that they will replace other speakers from your own listening room :-)
Hans
Bowers & Wilkins 805 D3 /alternatively JM Lab Point Source Aria 5 (self modified)/ 2x SVS 3000 SB, Audionet AMP (2x), dCS Bartók used as streamer / DAC / preamp, Pro-Ject RPM 9 with Speedbox S and Orthofon MC Vivo Blue, KEF LS50 Nocturne / Sunfire Atmos(kitchen). Patio: Bluesound Node 2i and Focal CMS50.
RoonServer on Nucleus.
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August 16, 2015, 05:53 PM #42
Re: Gauder RC7 MK2
Mike, we need to go to High-End one day...
Allen
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August 16, 2015, 08:24 PM #43
Re: Gauder RC7 MK2
We should Allen! And if we're going, we would have to go business class at a minimum.
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August 16, 2015, 10:01 PM #44
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August 16, 2015, 10:39 PM #45
Re: Gauder RC7 MK2
so true Ken at CAT, loves to yack and is a total wealth of knowledge!
to bad CAT gear, doesn't get the praise it truly deserves, he'll never win any awards for looks,because CAT gear is ALL ABOUT PERFORMANCE FIRST!
Stuff coming out of CAT today is Phenomenal (Resolution/Transparency/Dynamic etc..) in the Tube world, CAT has no equal. kinda like a SET amp on Steroids! Tube Amps that actually do Bass like SS amps
BERLINA RC 7 MK II looks like a winner!
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August 17, 2015, 08:30 PM #46
Re: Gauder RC7 MK2
Does anyone have the latest of TAS? Apparently there is a review of the Gauder RC9's in there.
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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August 17, 2015, 08:46 PM #47
Re: Gauder RC7 MK2
Mike - I have the latest issue of TAS (September) and while there is no formal review of the Gauders, there is a brief mention of them in their report from Munich. Sorry but I don't think I should post it here for copyright reasons, TAS is known to be pretty strict about that.
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August 17, 2015, 09:10 PM #48
Re: Gauder RC7 MK2
Thanks Bill. I found them under Golden Ear Awards (review forthcoming). Well, that's a good sign!
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."
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August 17, 2015, 09:23 PM #49
Re: Gauder RC7 MK2
Gauder RC7 MK2 pair listed on Agon (Dealer AD) anyone wants to take the plunge.
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August 17, 2015, 09:24 PM #50My 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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