Hi Ozy. Any thoughts on aftermarket audiophile fuses in the Burmester gear?

mattnshilp December 31, 2014 22:31

I'm in no rush as my current system is sensational and I love my Vienna Acoustics Der Muzik 's. I'm looking for the next step and that will require many hours of auditions and fun times. Both are world class, so either way I win.

I needed to learn about setup and you gave me that info. Thank-you.

You have a killer system. Enjoy it.

mattnshilp December 22, 2014 13:54

Really. I thought the Evo MM2/3, and certainly the MM7 would be equal in quality but different in flavor to the Utopia Stella EM and Grand EM. I am trying to find a pair to hear. Have you heard them?

mattnshilp December 21, 2014 14:51

Of course.

I am seriously considering a pair of Stella Utopia's. I spoke with Focal and they said that with the many adjustments available on the Stella Utopia's, they can fit in smaller rooms.

I needed to know and understand your placement better. The only other speaker I'm considering its the Evolution Acoustics MM2.

mattnshilp December 20, 2014 00:22

Thanks Ozy.

Wow, on multiple measurements. I am surprised that they need to be so far from the front wall, and more surprised that they are only 5.5 feet apart. That's good to know. I guess they need a lot of room to breath on all sides. I have read several times that the Utopias are very easy to place well and are very forgiving. Sort of the opposite of the Raidho.

With 5.5' between and 11' to your seat doesn't your soundstage have a relatively narrow width? That's a relatively acute angle between speakers at 11' out. No?

I'm sure you have played with speaker placement and seating position extensively and thus attain the best sound possible in your room. I guess I was expecting the speakers a but further apart.

I'm glad I asked.

mattnshilp December 14, 2014 17:29

Oops. Just checked the email. 35x15x10

mattnshilp December 12, 2014 15:25

Thanks.

What is the geometry of your speaker setup, if I may ask?

How far are speakers from each other, from side & back walls?
How far are you sitting from speakers?

If I remember, you said your room was 15x23x9. Is that correct?

mattnshilp December 12, 2014 13:39

Thanks Ozy!

I took your advice. 911mk3's it is. I'll save up and when I can move to two 909mk5's I will. I spoke to an old timer Audiophile who frequently plays with Uber gear (MBL, Burmester, Goldmund, FMA) and he said that a pair of 911mk3's will, by the fact that they are physically separate amps, provide better stereo separation/more defined imaging/wider soundstage, but not significant. The stereo 909mk5 will provide slightly (very slightly) improved dynamics and more refinement. The refinement, the subtlety is the advantage. And of course monoblock 909's give the best of everything.

I'm waiting for the right music server. Maybe the 111. I think the next gen will be the ones for me to step in.

Thanks for your advice.

Enjoy your system. It's marvelous.

mattnshilp December 12, 2014 00:24

Hi Ozy,

I am in the process of transitioning over to Burmester 077 and 911mk3 monoblocks. I am curious if you tried the 911mk3's before going with the big gun 909's? I have heard that while the 909mk5's have limitless power and punch, the 911mk3 can be a tad more musical and engaging. Any thoughts or experience?

Also really curious if you have yet tried the 069 (or 111)? I know you need SACD, but I'm very curious how the 069 ranks compared with your DCS gear!

Thanks. And I love those speakers! For my 15x18.5x9 room I think the Stella EM is my next step up; although my current Vienna Acoustic Der Muzik speakers are quite spectacular in their own right. :)
happy listening.

mattnshilp December 09, 2014 05:13