I have had a true love hate relationship with this crazy hobby but am starting to find what I love and less of what I hate. Music is what matters! The wife and I love jazz, classical and small scale accoustic rock. Being from New Orleans, we have a true love for un amplified jazz and accoustical music. Any suggestions with regard to 2 channel enlightenment would be greatly appreciated. And yes, there are actual musicians that enjoy "music" as opposed to "the next high dollar non return on investment " part of this hobby as well. See my music section. Peace!
Yes, my dad came up with the design and they are made from custom solid maple. Thanks!! We are planning on designing and selling different versions if you are interested.
Thanks Paul!!! I spend a lot of time drinking spirits and letting the music carry me away......the decore did not happen overnight. But thanks for noticing!
Switched back to Anti Cables from mega buck Transparent Audio MM2 versions, and am kicking myself in my own azz for spending the money in the first place thinking I was going to gain something by going with the transparent. With that said, they make a beautiful product, and they do sound good, but cost to performance ratio is simply not there. Sorry Transparent, Paul has discovered a gem here!
System edited: Despite the ML's wacky impedence curve, they have to be the most musically satifying speaker I have heard in my system yet.............goes against everything I have read. Imagine that??!!!
I do have the corner tunes but we are in the middle of a remodle of our home so I am waiting to install them till we are complete. I did test them out to a degree and have to say the "slap" type echo I was getting before seems to have been reduced quite a bit. I will have a full update when I am able to listen for extended periods.
Jedinite24, I got tired of my 2 yr old son knocking them over when he goes running through the house........boys will be boys!! So after listening to several britt models like Spendor, Harbeth, etc I ended up with these Spendors I found here on audiogon for a steal. No stands!! And they are heavy as a chevy! No way he can knock these over, and if so, I am signing him up to play for the New Orleans Saints!! Seriously though, these Spendors are so smooth, I am speechless............they do everything right and nothing wrong. Very happy and totally satisfied with the change.
Thanks Pops! The wall shelf is from Rega/Music Direct, and I added a 2" maple cutting board for a little more isolation, plus I think it looks cool! ha ha.
System edited: New pics with new room decor and soon to be added equipment. I will be receiving a pair of Spendor SP7/1's and a Rega P5 early this week.
System edited: I am in the process of adding some corner tunes, and yes I tried the Mapleshade DIY bedrock stand just for fun. So all you purists out there, don't crucify me too bad, I'm just having some no cost fun!!
Hey Bruce! I have been on the road traveling for business and have not had a solitary moment to myself to get things set up properly, but this weekend is mine brother and I will let you know what I think. Thanks!
System edited: A sunday afternoon of real life jazz in the streets of New Orleans sharpens the ear, AND makes you realize no matter how much money we through at this crazy hobby, nothing can replace LIVE accoustic music in the streets! For Free!!!!
Bruce, I just pulled the trigger on some corner tunes so I will let you know how things pan out. Thanks as always for your insightful and experienced input. Peace!
System edited: I'm so pleased with the new Goldring LOMC, that I believe I am a MC convert for life! Effortless sound with dead quiet black background. The wind instruments now have wood! Beautiful!
Thanks Al, she was so down to earth and friendly! And all around great person, but I think my wife got a little jealous since she did not hug anyone else for their photos! ha ha.
System edited: My picture with Margo of the Cowboy Junkies live at the Manship Theater in Baton Rouge, LA. Best live show I have heard in all my years of concerts! And they are really down to earth amazing musicians!!! I can officially die happy now! Peace!
That's great to hear. I have been wondering if corner tunes would be worth the cost. I have hardwood floors in the listening area with an area rug, so that would be a welcome upgrade! Thanks!
System edited: Giving some British Monitors a try for a while. So far so good with regard to detail and timing. Very open presentation for a box speaker. New pics coming soon.
The room is a little bigger than it looks, but still is a little cramped. it's 10' wide x 19' long. The Maggies are so good, they still sound better than any speaker I have auditioned before.
Darkkeys, They are 2.5 feet from the side walls and 4 feet from the rear walls. I get great imaging from this and the tonal qualities are amazing. So far I am more than impressed.
