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Adrian Low

Adrian Low

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Hi all, long time visitor but first time poster. Been around audio since I was a kid. Dad had a pretty neat system of McIntosh/ JBL, Thoren and Akai Reel to Reel. Worked in the industry since I started University and have been in it ever since. Besides being a dealer, I'm also a collector. Have 27 pieces of McIntosh components at last count, as well as vintage Marantz among others. Look forward to contributing and helping any way I can.

All the best,
Adrian Low
Audio Excellence Inc
 
Hi Adrian - good to see you here. Welcome to Audioshark. Quick question for you, did you sell those Sonus Faber Anniversario's you had for sale? Those were lookers!
 
Adrian Low said:
Hi all, long time visitor but first time poster. Been around audio since I was a kid. Dad had a pretty neat system of McIntosh/ JBL, Thoren and Akai Reel to Reel. Worked in the industry since I started University and have been in it ever since. Besides being a dealer, I'm also a collector. Have 27 pieces of McIntosh components at last count, as well as vintage Marantz among others. Look forward to contributing and helping any way I can.

All the best,
Adrian Low
Audio Excellence Inc
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Adrian if you have anything good to say about Magnepan & McIntosh i for one will believe you.:)
 
Mike said:
Hi Adrian - good to see you here. Welcome to Audioshark. Quick question for you, did you sell those Sonus Faber Anniversario's you had for sale? Those were lookers!
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Hi Mike, thanks. Still have the Amati Anniversarios. Had many offers but seller declined them as they were way too low. I tend to agree. Just connected them a few days ago, and was stunned by how effortless the depth of image is. The speakers totally disappear. Soundstage is a little laid back, but frankly I kinda like that...unfailingly musical. Not the most neutral speakers around but so beautifully done.

By the way, a client has the Lumin. I didn't get a chance to really check it out. How do you like it? PM me if you prefer. I'm trying to narrow down options for network servers with hard drives built in, easy to use etc.

Thanks Mike

Best,
Adrian Low
 
MrAcoustat said:
Adrian if you have anything good to say about Magnepan & McIntosh i for one will believe you.:)
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Mr Acoustat, so good to speak with you. I've read your posts with interest, love your passion for the speakers. I used to sell Acoustat Spectras, 1100 to the 3300. Owned the 1s, 2, and 1+1. Sadly, I could never get them to sound great in my own home. Very robust panels, at least during the time I sold them. Amazing how cheap the speakers were back then. I don't think anyone would be able to make them and sell for anywhere near the price today.

Best,
Adrian Low
 
Adrian - the Lumin S1 (or A1 or T1) with the add-on L1 is about as easy as it gets. I love the Lumin and have been working on my review of the new S1 for quite some time now.
 
Welcome Adrian!

Yes, always good to have dealers around who have listened to a far greater variety of gear than most of us.
 
Mike said:
Adrian - the Lumin S1 (or A1 or T1) with the add-on L1 is about as easy as it gets. I love the Lumin and have been working on my review of the new S1 for quite some time now.
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Look forward to reading it when you're done. There's so many new manufacturers today that I literally can't keep up. Seems like every week, 6Moons has a review about another product from a new (to me) manufacturer. My question is "who's buying all this stuff if high end audio is supposed to be on the decline?" And I'm not just talking about the ultra crazy stuff. How do my fellow dealers choose products from all the new offerings?

For example, what made you choose Lumin? I didn't even know about it until May this year!

And I noticed you ordered the Spatial Statements. I just heard about the speakers a month ago. His previous work seemed really difficult to implement.

And Line Magnetic? You have Line Magnetic? Where did they pop up from? Suddenly they are all the buzz on the internet.

Good times for the afflicted. Bad for the poor dealer who's trying to keep up and also have new things to draw clients in...

All the best
Adrian
 
rrwmd said:
Welcome Adrian!

Yes, always good to have dealers around who have listened to a far greater variety of gear than most of us.
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Thanks Rance. Really glad to be a part of the community. And regarding variety of gear, I don't even know half the stuff you own! Well, ok I know most, but Synology? Luminous Audio? I gotta get more reading done. How did you choose those to buy? PM me if you like. I'm always fascinated by what makes one do what we do. Good for you.

Best,
Adrian
 
Adrian Low said:
Look forward to reading it when you're done. There's so many new manufacturers today that I literally can't keep up. Seems like every week, 6Moons has a review about another product from a new (to me) manufacturer. My question is "who's buying all this stuff if high end audio is supposed to be on the decline?" And I'm not just talking about the ultra crazy stuff. How do my fellow dealers choose products from all the new offerings?

For example, what made you choose Lumin? I didn't even know about it until May this year!

And I noticed you ordered the Spatial Statements. I just heard about the speakers a month ago. His previous work seemed really difficult to implement.

And Line Magnetic? You have Line Magnetic? Where did they pop up from? Suddenly they are all the buzz on the internet.

Good times for the afflicted. Bad for the poor dealer who's trying to keep up and also have new things to draw clients in...

All the best
Adrian
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I became interested in Lumin last year after I got tired of the DAC & Mac merry go round.

Not sure who told you Clayton's speakers were difficult to implement. Do you mean setup or just because of the passive crossover and all that?

As for Line Magnetic - blame Doug.

Globally, high end audio isn't in decline. The interest and attendance record at Munich was excellent. Here in NA....yes, I would agree (sadly)....but there is hope.


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Hi Adrian,

So good to see you in here. I will say Hello when I coming by next time. You will recognize me :) However I do like your new store with nice interior and gears.

Again nice to have you here ;)
 
Mike said:
I became interested in Lumin last year after I got tired of the DAC & Mac merry go round.

Not sure who told you Clayton's speakers were difficult to implement. Do you mean setup or just because of the passive crossover and all that?

As for Line Magnetic - blame Doug.

Globally, high end audio isn't in decline. The interest and attendance record at Munich was excellent. Here in NA....yes, I would agree (sadly)....but there is hope.


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I read a review of his earlier design with Emerald Physics on 6Moons. Srajan reported on the fact that Clayton had to remotely adjust each frequency band etc. Quite a lot of reading in the article. I'm told that the new Emerald Physics is much easier to implement. The DSP comes preconfigured as long as the factory knows the gains of the amps and the room dimensions. I've asked for samples to try.

By show accounts. the Spatials seem like very special speakers. And they look nice to boot.

Manufacturers I speak with say global business is not as strong as before. Better than the US, but that's not an easy comparison to make as the US drove the high end market for a very long time, so the drop is felt much more. China is a big market, though I'm also told it has softened significantly from last year.

Show attendance is one metric, but I'm not sure if that really tells the tale. I'm optimistic, however.

Are you a dealer for Line Magnetic? I'm thinking about the line...what's your impression? What previous tube products have you owned?

Best,
Adrian
 
Clayton has left Emerald Physics and started Spatial audio. His new line of speakers don't require any frequency adjustments....BUT the bass is "tunable".

I'm not a dealer for Line Magnetic. I only carry Lumin (for now).

The LM 219ia sounds wonderful, but it's huge, heavy and hot. I think it can run with separates I've had costing many multiples. It definitely is a great value - like Hegel.


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Hi Adrian,
I see you sell the Maggies too. Just got a pair recently. This is a great meeting place for consumers and dealers!
 
Mike said:
Clayton has left Emerald Physics and started Spatial audio. His new line of speakers don't require any frequency adjustments....BUT the bass is "tunable".

I'm not a dealer for Line Magnetic. I only carry Lumin (for now).

The LM 219ia sounds wonderful, but it's huge, heavy and hot. I think it can run with separates I've had costing many multiples. It definitely is a great value - like Hegel.


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Hi Mike,

Yes I was aware that Clayton had left, and read with interest that his new line doesn't require DSP, something he very specifically highlights :). I've used some DSP with very good results, but I don't like the manual ones as it gets way too complicated for the average music lover. One of the best I've tried is the Lyngdorf Perfect Room, once available as a stand alone unit. McIntosh licenses it as the MEN220. The technology behind it is quite incredible, as is the main guy behind it.

Looking forward to your review :)

Best,
Adrian Low
 
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