System edited: I was able to secure a rather old gem from GNSC and have the Wadia 2000 dac and Wadia 20 transport modded by them as well!! I was able to move up to the Genesis speaker cable and am still marveling at all the info the system is able to provide. The 2000 dac and the 20 transport gives me 2020 musical vision that is so involving.

cenline December 23, 2007 20:56

Dennis, so the new legs fit on existing 101 shelves? Hmmm...maybe I will upgrade just the legs...Thanks a lot.

tboooe June 08, 2007 16:48

Tboooe
I only have the updated legs and not the whole shelf.Irish 65 is the one to ask since he is updating from the 101 to the new shelf.He did send me a picture and the new rack is sooo y that it looks like audio art!Hope this helps Dennis

cenline June 08, 2007 10:39

Hi, I was just curious if you have received your new Sistrum stands? How do they compare to the SP-101?

tboooe June 07, 2007 22:26

Well
just when I thought I knew my system,I made a change to speaker placement and refined my grounding scheme.Not to mention that I also moved up to the Genesis speaker cable which is huge in itself. I must say that the genesis is without peers in how musical and resolute in information.I am totally stunned by the complete naturalness and fullness in how the cables passes signal.By pushing the GMA Calypso's back to the manufactures rec. specs of 52 inches from the back wall and placing them on the Sistrum 101's (these stands are smokin in for what they do for speakers).I also added a new wire to link all 4 ground posts together and it blew me away with the performance change.As to the Genesis cables,they are passing information of complete venues space and time along with the subtlest of details and harmonic decay.It is truly special in every regard and deserves an audition if you are looking for a cable of this class.It has my highest accolade for musical reproduction.

cenline May 24, 2007 04:12

The Calypso is the flagship speaker which Roy has achieved some major advancements in design and feels that this speaker has the best cohesiveness of all the designs.Also you must look specifically at the size of ones room,since GMA uses room size as a guide for the speakers recommended.In my room Roy thought that the C3 would overwhelm the room and that they would work, but just barely.The Calypso;s throw sound that is amazing and really you need to hear a pair to understand what they are capable of sound wise.Some times bigger isn't always better depending on ones needs ( room size is the key).Hope this helps Dennis

cenline April 03, 2007 16:48

thanks Dennis. Did you by any chance hear the C3s? From what I understand there is more of "everything". IF so, was there a particular reason you chose the Calypsos over the Continuum3s?

fplanner2000 April 02, 2007 22:40

Fplanner2000,I must say that the GMA's are the first speaker that I have felt totally happy with.These Calypso's have exceeded all my expectations and are soo dynamically impressive ( 108db@12feet!).At no time do I feel like I am missing anything in terms of musical tonality,imaging,spaciousness.This speaker has moved me to tears on more than one ocassion,filling me with the emotion of the performance.My buddy who is a statman thought that I should bring these down to his place so he can hear them as well.The Calypso's are sleepers in that they look so elagent and have a very small foorprint,yet musically they are monsters of the highest order and truly are overachievers in every category that comes to mind.The speakers bass output will truly rattle right through you as though you are just part of the musical signal.I think that Roy Johnson has made a loudspeaker that maybe the best bargain in audio when you consider the price to performance ratio! I knew my old Paragons were good at many things but.thse Calypso's are from another planet all together in terms of imaging and dynamic spectrums.Negatives are that your listening time seems to go way to fast and you really have to watch the volumne levels so you have ears left!This is the first speaker that I feel no need to tweak!I don't even have the Sistrum 101 platforms underneath the speakers and may sell them yet.GMA is a serious speaker company who may have one of the best speakers ever designed( Just read the design process that R.J. utilises and you understand why they sound the way they do).You really should audition these speakers if they fit your budget,in fact all of the GMA's lineup utilises the same technology throughout.I kept my Paragons for 14 years and these Calypso's maybe lifers.I know of no other recommendation than one can give>Kudos Mr Johnson.

cenline April 02, 2007 01:35

I'm also curious about the speaker change - Rick mentioned GMA to me as well. Positives/negatives? thanks and congrats on a great system.

fplanner2000 April 01, 2007 23:58

Hi Cenline, now that's a change from your original speakers. I have not personally heard them but have heard that they are suppose to be really great.

Did you put them on the Sistrum 101 stands? Maybe they won't fit, I will take them off your hands if so. Are you able to use the same Karan amp or are you looking at upgrading. You have VD Genesis cables through out except for your speaker cables, when are you going to go with the speakers cables? Rick said these are suppose to be so much better than what I have, VD Rev Sig's, Rick also said that the Rev. Sig's were substantially better than the actual Revelations.

Your Wadia, have you compared to any others and what were your thoughts.

Talking to Rick it's ironical because he mentioned besides his VD product, Karan, Sistrum and Wadia same product you have.

dev March 17, 2007 02:00

Green MTN makes awesome speakers, I still love the Callisto and yours are even better, looking forward to new pics.

chadnliz March 10, 2007 10:40

Thank you Chadnliz,i am truly blessed to be able to have such a great system.I really enjoy sharing my system with all who come over and am really impressed with my new speaker= Green mountain Calypso.This speaker sets a bench mark in dynamics and resolution.I am going to post my new pics in the near future.Take care dennis

cenline March 10, 2007 05:12

Wow you have some great gear, I bet it sounds fantastic.

chadnliz March 10, 2007 01:50

Hi Dev,how can i describe a cable that is so incredible in it's musicality.If I told you that the Genesis has such a huge bandwidth and presents music that becomes so much more natural in it's presentation and shows no dynamic limitations to the signal.I am totally smitten with the synergy that the system shows with both the VD Genesis i/c's ( if you can swing the cabbage,then these i/c's maybe the very best outhere )and the rest of the VD p/c in the system.The Karan is one of the most neutural amplifiers I have ever heard and when you combine that with the Wadia and VD cables, you have a match made in heaven.I think the Karan mono's may also fall into the same category ( 1500 watts seems like it maybe able to do the job).I would look at the Genesis i/c's and the possibility of the Karan 450 or the Mono's if you are willing to scratch-up!!Please e-mail me privately-Cheers Dennis

cenline March 09, 2007 08:13

Cenline, you seem to be having some fun. I have on order some Genesis bi-wired speaker cables and was trying to get a feel for their characteristics. I am currently using VD's latest Rev 2.0 in balanced configuration. I had the Rev. Sig. speaker cables but recently changed speakers which need to be bi-wired. I want to see how the Genesis cables sound, they sure are expensive. I heard that these cables really take along time to break-in 4-500 extra hours over VD's cooking, did you find this?

I am also interested in learning more about the Karan amps you are using, did you do any other comparisons? If so your thoughts.

My current system, this is a second and not my main;

Eggleston Andra 2's
Accustic Arts Dac 1 MK4
Accustic Arts Line Drive 1 MK2
McIntosh 300 Music Server for back ground music
Audio Research Ref3 pre., (Supratek Sauv. on order, suppose to be better than my Ref3, will find out. I also will be trying the Bent Tap once my system has settled in)
McIntosh 501 mono blocks, (want to try Lamm, Cat and now looking into Karan)
Stealth Sextet digital cables for both "AA and Mac"
VD balanced Rev. 2.0 interconnects (would like to try Indra)
VD speaker cable Rev. Sig., Genesis on order.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

dev March 09, 2007 00:39

System edited: I am totally in awe with what has been done with this new p/c,it has the ability to serve up huge dynamics and venue cues without any sense of strain or compression.If the REV is a microscope then the Genesis is a scanning electron microscope in the way it looks at music.I have never heard so much detail presented in such a musical way,if you want a insanely musical system.The Genesis is truly a new beginning in musical reproduction.

cenline January 21, 2007 20:57

System edited: In one fell swoop I have my dream amp and it has it all!!The power of the Karan is truly breathtaking,as the reviewer in HiFi+ said that the Karan is able to bridge the gap between tubes and solid state.It has the imaging of tubes with the great dynamica and resolution of solid state.At no point does it sound etched or forced and yet it can give astounding dynamics with pin point images to boot!!I am truly greatful for Darren's recommendation of this amp and honesty in describing it( I am still trying wrap my head around the amount of sound this amp is able to decode).HiFi+ was right,you should buy one before the popularity of the amp raises the demand !! In Heaven Dennis

cenline October 19, 2006 08:48

System edited: The new Genesis cable achieves a level of naturalness and resolution that that is truly amazing,I cannot imagine a whole system of these heavy and unweildly cables being unleashed in my room since the interconnect made such a huge difference in every way!!If you really want to experience a no holds barred cable and you have the patience and the skill to set this one up,then this cable is truly astounding in every musical aspect.

cenline October 03, 2006 05:30

One of the more interesting systems I've seen lately on Agon; Kudos!

You've got that big white wall there in front! You could make a killer HT with a bit of effort!

douglas_schroeder March 01, 2006 00:29

Nice system, I used to have a pair of jem jubilee's. I sold them to help me come up with a down payment on my house. It took me a while to build back to that system. I really liked those speakers. I remember them being really heavy and built like a rock. I used to play the 1812 overture really loud. congrats! ciao

jsquattrin February 27, 2006 05:25

System edited: Well, I've learned that physics plays a huge part in ones system.I think that mechanical grounding rather than isolatig,is key to achieving better resolution and dynamics.Sistrum stands are truly a sonic marvel as well as the Virtual Dynamics cabling.Add in Great Northern Sound Co. modded components and I have a system that is very musical and involving.My latest tweak is using Totem beaks on the MFA next to the input tubes as well as the output tubes.This tweak allows for excellent resolution of detail and amazing dynamics ( solid statish in both areas).I am totally smitten with the new Quicksilver exteme Gold contact enhancer and use it in all my electrical connections, this yeilds about a 30% increase in detail and staggering dynamics.I feel blessed to have reached this level,after 20 years,I am totally happy in sound!!Take care Dennis

cenline January 05, 2006 19:12

System edited: I added the Master cables and the Sistrum stands, the change to the system is mind boggling. I have a soundstage that is limitless and dynamics that exceed 100db, and you never evan knew that it played that loud!!!.The sistrum is truly a sonic marvel allowing subtle nuances to happen totally intergrated with the dynamics swings of the system. The MASTER is just what the name implies, King of the pile in allowing music to flow of the highest order. I cannot recomend this cable enough. I would put it up against the very best outhere, just try a power cord and see what you think.

cenline November 15, 2004 03:41

Wait until you get some real room treatment. You will not hear the sound of your room anymore and hear the sound of your system for the first time. You will be blown away. Trust me.

actionjackson May 27, 2003 02:28

Do yourself a favor and talk to Rives. I have listened to a room designed by Rives and there is nothing better you could do to improve your listening more. Outside of buying better equipment of course but if you really like what you have then it will improve greatly by their adjustments. As the commercial once said "try it, you will like it". Guaranteed!!!!!!

Obviously I can say guaranteed because I have no affiliation with them but do yourself a favor and find someone who has done the room updates and listen for yourself. You will not regret it.

stenersr May 24, 2003 14:12