Nice 2 channel system and gear choice. I used to have a TT and tube amp as well. I have a vintage Mac preamp I don't use and when I come across a suitable power amp I will try it for a 2 channel HT system.

You may want to try setting your speakers on concrete block to improve the sound and imaging. You can even paint them black and install stick-on rubber feet on top and bottom so as not to damage your floor and speakers. All are available from a home improvement store for very little money.

mjcmt September 27, 2012 14:07

Thank you for your observations on my new "speaker stands", they certainly beat the plastic milk crates. The Daber speakers look and sound great and would be worthy of ones consideration. They work well with tube or solid state.
Good luck and happy listening with your new speakers.

glenfihi September 25, 2011 17:49

Nice system. The stands look awesome.
I've looked at the Daber speakers many time thinking how nice the look, but wondering if they sound as nice.
So far I haven't read anything neg about them.
One reviewer said if combined with a sub, they might be world beaters.
I have just purchased new speakers, so I'll have to wait until next time, but I think I'll give the Daber a listen. Have fun.

zmanastronomy September 24, 2011 12:54

The Daber speakers deserve the best one can give them. They really sing. Thanks to my wife's suggestion pointing me towards these simple tables, they will do until funds permit a more solid foundation.

glenfihi September 24, 2011 10:29

Hey, those tables don't look bad!

daber_audio September 24, 2011 01:39

System edited: Milk crates no more for my Daber speakers. Funds dictated my choice, but all in all worked out quite well. These small tables work well and are not homely looking.

glenfihi September 15, 2011 02:07

The Daber with my 55 watt integrated amp works very well, with less could not really comment. And thanks Lou for having funny and interesting response on the present speakers stands shown. I have not found stands suitable for a price I can afford to pay right now, thus the crates. A little dressings up though is in order. I hope to have custom stands made.

glenfihi April 18, 2011 16:19

Been there, done that with the stands, but don't think I had the guts to put it on a'gon so hats off to you for the pictures :) I used to have my monitors sitting on top of 2-5 gal cans of joint compound with a small square piece of sheetrock on top acting as a top plate and Audioquest Sorbothane pucks between the sheetrock and spkr. Looked about as bad as the crates, but sonically, probably as good as many stands on the market. Now I have 2 pairs of real stands and saving the extra pair for a 2nd system someday...I read somewhere that someone put cinderblocks and wrapped them up in heavy duty plastic bags and used that as a spkr stand...with felt floor pads to protect your floors, that might give you a bit more WAF for very little monies, plus sound way better than the crates.

lou_setriodes March 26, 2011 00:28

I am looking at the Daber speakers with 91db efficiency...how do they do with tubes? I have 25wpc monoblocks ...a little leery of the materials used for the woofer and midrange..

eddiejay March 23, 2011 21:07

Glen - Just found this! I'm glad to see you displaying your Monitor 3's so proudly!

daber_audio February 06, 2011 02:00