Yidimsum's 2-Channel Speaker System

Hi Yidimsum,
writing to you for one question about your Manley Retrò,
can you explain to me wich differences are beteween your old version and the Neo-Classic version? Why your old version gives in SE 18 watt and in PP 36 watt and the Neo-Classic version gives only 11 watt in SE and 24 watt in PP mode?
Thank you so much in advance for your answer...
Best Regards

gryfon762 October 07, 2005 09:35

you used to have tyler speakers right? what made you switch to proac, and now back to something with seas drivers again? i'm guessing the proac's rounded out the sound too much?
you should try sonic frontiers or electrocompaniet digital, the sony is holding you back! ;)

audio_me May 13, 2005 20:04

What were your impressions regarding the change from the Rogue Audio Stealth to the SFI Phono 1?

zanth May 13, 2005 03:54

beautiful amps and speakers!!! please describe in what ways super eclipse is better than response 2. i can almost feel the sweet sound from your system.
congatulations!
scottie

szutinglee April 21, 2005 03:18

Owner

System edited: Replaced Proac Response 2' and ACI Force subwoofers with a pair of Coincident Super Eclipse II's. The Manley Retro 300Bs and the Coincident SE seem to be a match made in heaven (final voicing of the Coincident SE's were done with the Manley Retro 300Bs). I wish that my room was bigger - system still sounds very good. I need to get a turntable again, but that will have to wait for now.

yidimsum April 11, 2005 20:23

go for the er1 sub, i have one and its great.

classikaudio November 28, 2004 05:37

Hi,

Was just wondering whether there were substantial differences when using a pair of subwoofers compared to a single sub. Neat system you got there.

ryder November 26, 2004 16:14

Owner

System edited: Sold Sonic Frontiers Line 1 and replaced with Thor Audio TA-1000.

yidimsum November 10, 2004 04:23

Owner

System edited: Sold the vinyl rig since I won't have time to clean LPs/cartridge. Picked up a SCD-1 which sounds fantastic for digital. Analog still sounds the best though.

yidimsum July 08, 2004 18:15

I am curious, how loud does the proacs play with 18 watts. I have a pair of responce twos and power them with
a Sonic Frontiers 80. I would love to get a pair of amps such as yours, but I'm too chicken. I pair the proacs with
a Vandersteen subwoffer with very nice results. I'll just look at your system and dream.
Happy Listening

surfgod February 23, 2004 05:43

Owner

System edited: Changed speaker cables to 4 ft. AZ Satori shotgun biwire from AQ Dragons. Have some nice AZ synergy going. Also added a pair of ACI Force subwoofers. I need a bigger room.

yidimsum October 03, 2003 16:04

Does Mr Patches add provide PRAT or PAT? Sorry I couldnt rufuse. I bet it sounds purrrfect. Seriously though, a fantastic setup.

Stacy

semantic_sound September 10, 2003 12:44

Owner

System edited: Manley Retro SE/PP 300B monoblocks retubed with a quad of Sophia 300B Meshplates replace the VTL TT-25

yidimsum September 10, 2003 06:20

Owner

System updated. Sold 555ES in favor of an all vinyl system for now. Upgraded Rogue Audio Stealth Phono to Sonic Frontiers Phono 1 SE.

yidimsum May 27, 2003 23:11

Bring the Sony 555 to a tech and upgrade to IEC jack for power cord changable

infinity_audio December 02, 2002 16:39

Hatched? You crack me up!

viggen November 30, 2002 04:36

Viggen-no I was younger back then ;) I was 19 when I started using audiogon- my age was mentioned in the Who R U thread and I do believe I was 19, I just found my post and it started:

01-06-01: Tireguy
Hi everyone by the looks of things I'm a younger audiophile, 19 and spending.........

I don't recall mentioning my age in any other older threads for the record I was hatched on 06/09/81 Happy listening.

tireguy November 30, 2002 00:07

Tireguy, I see your posts from two years ago... and you were 21 back then too!

viggen November 29, 2002 19:44

I do like this system! Isobearings under the CD player will clean up the attack and strengthen overall imaging.

celtic66 November 28, 2002 04:35

Great to see another younger guys system! I am 21 myself and there aren't many of us youngsters trolling around here. Looks like you have a great sounding system! I concur with the statements made above about the audio magic stealth and the power cords. I was skeptic about power cords but they are really really deal breaker with many digital front ends, if you like what you have now just wait till you get the right pc on it! Cheers! ~Tim

tireguy November 28, 2002 02:25

I agree with smjason. The Stealth is the way to go. You'll be very happy. It'll open up your whole system better than any $50? power cord; any $500 dollar cord.
Happy listening

warrenh November 27, 2002 23:09

Owner

Thanks for the responses. I would like to upgrade powercords, but the 555ES doesn't have an IEC and the powercords on the two monoblocks are also fixed. The only powercords that I can upgrade is the one on the Line 1 and the Ultimate Outlet. Do you guys think the Absolute Powercords are any good at $50 each?

yidimsum November 27, 2002 22:12

Instead of the Ps audio products, you should really try out a Audio Magic Stealth. You can get the mini for 799, usually discounted and it will give you two outlets, it will blow away the PS Audio powerplant and UO, good luck.

smjason November 27, 2002 17:27

I am certain you have upgraded powercords that are not listed? If not, at least spend a few hundred dollars for a cord on the cd player.

I am on a college budget too, and, after I grad this spring, I will be on even a stricter budget knowing how dim the current economy is.

I spent 3500 on my system so far not including the stuff I am not currently using and will soon be selling, which is about another 2000 worth.

Good luck!

viggen November 27, 2002 16:50

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Description

Components Toggle details

Audiomeca Mephisto II.X

Sonic Frontiers Line 3

Manley Retro SE/PP 300B Tube Monoblocks

Coincident Super Eclipse II

Acoustic Zen Silver Reference 1.0m RCAs

Acoustic Zen Matrix Reference 2.0m RCAs

Acoustic Zen Hologram 4ft -spades

(2) Acoustic Zen Tsunami Plus Powercords

(2) Virtual Dynamics Nite I Powercord

PS Audio P1000 Powerplant

PS Audio xStream Statement Powercord

Argent Room Lens

Salamander Synergy Twin 20 (Cherry)

Cardas RCA & XLR caps

Mapleshade Cones

Sony KD-34XBR960

Momitsu V-880

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