This is a system that brings plenty of detail, speed and energy without loosing any musicality and truth of timbre - I have tried SET, SS, Planars, Ribbons, sealed baffles, ported designs and - IMO this is pretty close to my ideal setup.
Flg2001, what speaker cable is used with your Avalons? I use a double run of JPS superconductor 2. I am still looking for a third run (1.6 meter spades)in order to realize real tri wiring. This is said to be of great effect. Can any one help? Are you never tired of changing amps? I found solid state in the end not to my taste. It highlights imperfections in the source material (only analog) too much. I setled with OTL`s. It is pain to keep them running but if they do, it is very rewarding.
Hi Flg2001, please take a look in your systems information where it is written: "Avalon Acoustics Ascent MK II ($16500. Full range speaker, modified internally with additional bracing, cardas cabling, new caps."
This story about cables and caps triggered my curiosity since I know this is a hell of a job. I am glad your Avalons are doing fine as mine do.
Hi Flg2001, I contacted Mr Pichette last year as I feared that one cross overs had failed (which wasn`t the case). Avalon assumes these cross-overs are built in such way that a repairis not neccessary. He told me also that nowadays little is known about what replacement parts etc has or can be used in case of damage. The decond hurdle is the opening of the cross over enclosure. Therefore I was surprised to read in your thread that you had changed caps and wires.Can you further explain this to me. I agree with you that these are wonderfull speakers that make very involving music. I recently had the opportunity to listen to $ 50k Magico`s: for 14% of this amount I had more fun at home.
Hi Flg2001, as I also own a pair of Avalon Ascents MK II and knowing their age might one day cause some kind of faillure I woud like to know what caps and what wire you have used for the make over of these speakers. Has your upgrading been triggered by a failure or the desire for better sonics? Can you please tell more about the sonic benefits you have noticed? I few years ago I feared a break down but this proved to be a hick up in the speaker cable. My ascents are driven by a pair of 200 watt OTL's. The sound is amazing. Thanks.
