Monitor Audio PL-500 Speakers

by ricred1 on Done For Now

Description

Added Monitor Audio PL500 II speakers being driven by Jeff Rowland 735s.
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Room Details

Dimensions: 24’ × 18’  Large
Ceiling: 8’

Components Toggle details

    • Antipodes Audio Oladra
    Digital Player
    • Monitor Audio PL-500
    PL-500
    • Infigo Audio Signature XLR
    1m balanced from Jeff Rowland preamp to Jeff Rowland amp and 1m from my DAC to preamp

    1.5m Infigo Audio USB
    • Clarus Crimson
    2.5 meter pair with spades
    • GIK 242
    Acoustic Treatment
    • Chord Electronics Ltd. Dave DAC
    • Jeff Rowland Corus
    Preamp
    • Jeff Rowland 735 mono-amps
    Class A/B amplifier
    • Sony VPL-XW6000ES
    Home Projector
    • Screen Innovations Series 5
    120" Screen Innovations Series 5 Gray Slate
    • Torus RM-20
    Power conditioner
    • REL No. 32

Comments 125

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Some beautiful components in that setup-  I have always loved the brushed aluminum faces on Rowland equipment. Very nice!

mclinnguy

Owner
Changed Clarity Cables Vortex power cords to Infigo Signature power cords

ricred1

Owner
Rearranged my system and added Live Vibe Audio Platforms.

ricred1

Owner
Replaced Antipodes K21/K41 with the Antipodes Oladra.

ricred1

Owner
Replaced Antipodes S40 with the Antipodes K41.

ricred1

Owner
Added dual REL No. 32 subwoofers

ricred1

Owner
Thanks!

ricred1

A beautiful room and system.

Happy Listening!

jafant

Owner
Replaced my Wireworld Platinum cables with Infigo Audio Signature cables.

Replaced my Antipodes Audio S30 with an Antipodes Audio K21.

ricred1

Owner
Jeff,
The JR 625 S2 and 735 mono-amps are both Class AB amplifiers.

"What made you change from the 625 to the 735?" A dealer told me a couple of years ago, that I never really heard my Monitor Audio PL500 ii speakers with the 625 S2 and he recommended changing my amplifier prior to doing anything else. Suffice it to say, he was correct. I prefer the sound of my system with 735s without subwoofers, compared to the sound of my system with the 625 S2 and dual REL G1 mkII subwoofers. Going from the 625 S2 to 735s isn't subtle in my system/room.

ricred1

Ricred1

I’ve heard the Jeff Rowland amps with Focal Evo’s , and they were fantastic .  Full, detailed like a fine Englishman , but not overt 

What made you change from the 625 to the 735 

Is not the 735 a class D ? 

Jeff

frozentundra

Owner
Replaced my Jeff Rowland 625 S2 amp with Jeff Rowland 735 mono-amps.

ricred1

Owner
I changed from my Antipodes DS GT music server to the Antipodes S40 music server. I liked the change so much I ordered the Antipodes S60 power supply and K10 ripper. I hope to receive the S60 and K10 on Saturday. In addition, I'm going to get the S30 to complete my digital setup. If I would have known then what I know now, I would have ordered the K30.

ricred1

Owner
Added new images

ricred1

Owner
Sold my REL Carbon Limited subs and replaced them with REL G1 mkII subs.

ricred1

Owner

Hello Juanramos,

No, when I was scheduled to take my Rowland to Houston to compare the two, the Vitus was still on loan. I'm changing to REL no.25 subs and that will be my only change for a while. My other passion(I rode 23 miles on my bike yesterday) has started to pick-up; so no plans to change any other components.

I don't know how much money you want to spend, but Rowland just released their new 735 mono-amps at $40K for the pair.

ricred1

Hi Ricred
I wonder if you were able to compare your 625+Chorus with Vitus SIA 030. I’m planning to upgrade my Concentra 2 to one of these set ups. Thanks 

juanramos

Owner
joeinid,
Thanks for the compliment regarding my system.

ricred1

Awesome system. Love the speakers and Rowland amp. Thank you for posting.

joeinid

Owner
Replaced Audioquest Hurricane powercords with Clarity Cables Vortex powercords.

ricred1

Owner
Updated picture. I replaced my JL Audio F112 v2 with Dual REL Carbon Limited subs. I still need to fine-tune placement.

ricred1

Owner
Added dual REL Carbon Limited subs

ricred1

Owner
"I thought you were an Audio Research and Wilson Audio fan?
Maybe you have me confused with someone else? I haven't owned Wilson Audio or Audio Research for quite a few years. 

"When did things change, why"?
I submit a novice in any hobby struggles to find their preference. After years I learned to trust my own ears. I think about changing things occasionally, but I've had the same amp, preamp,  and speakers for over three years. 

"How does it all compare?"
I have never heard a speaker as dynamic as a Wilson, but I prefer my current system over any system that I've owned. It isn't better, just different. There are no absolutes in Audio,  only preferences. 

ricred1

I thought you were an Audio Research and Wilson Audio fan.  When did things change, why, and how does it all compare?  ...or, am I incorrect?

jo1mtb

Owner
milpai,
My room is treated at the first relection points, ceiling, bass traps on the floor behind the audio rack,  and behind the listening position. I will post additional photos tomorrow. Again, thanks for the compliment on my room/ system. Much  appreciated!

Your room and system is very nice also. Do you speakers have a ribbon tweeters? 

ricred1

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