azjake--
i managed to get these 2 from montreal, canada.
i know that axiss audio imports them now to the usa, as well as franco sorbin's speakers.
thanks, i'm very glad i did--
are you selling your tidal system? why?

ozy April 23, 2012 05:21

Thanks Ozy! Enjoy! I am going to look up the Accuphase now as well! Congrats!

lloydelee21 April 23, 2012 00:16

albert---albert-- as we discussed, my sacd collection mandated an sacd option, in any new digital i was to conider.
the accuphase's sacd's playback is simply superb and sounds more analog than digital source. its cd playback is pretty much on par with its sacd playback, albeit to a tiny lesser dynamics. overall, the 900/901 is magnificant both to look and listen to.

ozy April 22, 2012 05:23

lloyd-- thanks mate. the Accuphase 900/901 combo is defenitely a major step forward to my ears.while the esoteric has been faithful to the last detail, it lacked a built in"muiscality' in its sound. a bit sterile and cold, if you will. the accuphase offers not only a lot of deatails ,but incorporates a silght warmth that renders the sound so beautiful and musical to listen to.

albert-- as we discussed, my sacd collection mandated an sacd option, in any new digital i was to conider.
the accuphase's sacd's playback is simply superb and sounds more analog than digital source. its cd playback is pretty much on par with its sacd playback, albeit to a tiny lesser dynamics. overall, the 900/901 is magnificant both to look and listen to.

ozy April 22, 2012 05:23

Ozy,

I too want two of the YTER pieces but have not heard back!
Is there a dealer in the USA or did you by from One High Fi in Europe or perhaps the manufacturer.

I could use the help as these are both "works of functional art!!

Congrats on your new system and being able to sell the old one...:-)

Azjake

azjake April 22, 2012 00:25

Ozy, I looked up the Accuphase 900/901 and it's beautifully made. It appears from the literature it's designed to pull the maximum from SACD. How does it do on Redbook CD?

albertporter April 21, 2012 13:08

Congrats, Ozy!!! That is great! Look forward when you get a chance to some more insight into how the new digital compares to your old digital.

Enjoy!!!

lloydelee21 April 21, 2012 07:51

system edited--

*****replaced my venerable esoteric stack with the new accuphase 900/901 combo. i'm rediscovering my sacds all over again! beautifully made, and gorgeous to listen to!

*****also, added 2 yter flexum maple diffusers/absorbtion panels in the corners behind the speakers.
an instant sound improvement- coherency and clarity increased and occasional boomy notes are no longer boomy- bass is tighter and even more articulate.

ozy April 18, 2012 11:22

c2300mc275-- no need to be! you are at the cusp of modern amplification! 2 of these units with the maestros will probably mealt the walls down!
heard the devialet first with focal scalas 2 ceses ago, and was very impreessed! a minimalsit system that sounded so incredible.
i'll have to look into the stillpoints for the stellas.and for the amps too.
the vtls were on a very short list of tube gear i conisdered, but the vacs were/are in a different sphere.
thank you and enjoy as well!

ozy April 11, 2012 16:52

As for the VAC - they are outta my league and not here in the UK. I can imagine high powered tubes would sound wonderful with focal. I heard the vtl Siegfried driving Focals before and that was v good too.

Enjoy - very jealous!

c2300mc275 April 11, 2012 12:15

Hi Ozy,

I am using Focal Maestro Utopia. It is a potently resolving system with enormous dynamics. I am thinking about a 2nd Devialet and using them as mono blocks, which doubles the power and halves the thd.

I am using Tellurium Q ultra black cables ans stillpoints under everything because the difference was huge. I also run a vpi classic 2 with Benz Lps and sds power supply.

I absolutely adore your Stella's and think your choice of amps to be glorious in combo - I bet the music pours out those drivers. I was thinking about the vtl mb450s but budget restricted me at the time. The vtl kit is dollar per £ here in the uk, which makes them rather expensive.

c2300mc275 April 11, 2012 09:51

c2300275-- very nice! i heard the devialet driving several speakers and system to great sonics! what speakers are you using with it?

ozy April 11, 2012 09:44

Hi Ozy,

I did not update my signature. I am a Devialet man now :)

c2300mc275 April 11, 2012 06:48

mr. ozy, sorry ,don't mean to offend you. my crticizing tidal is only to let people know what a bs speakers it is . that's all.

focalfan April 11, 2012 05:05

c2300mc275-- appreciate it very much.
you sure epitomize the "mac" brand... some venrable pre/amp combo.
the only stillpoints i have tried and liked plenty are the original damper+risers under the preamp, transports, dacs and power supply. you are so right- i should try the 5s under the focals.

ozy April 10, 2012 13:11

focalfan--- yes i do like the stellas and enjoy their sound very much. all components ,as you know, have strengthes and weknesses. no speakers,or an amp ,or a cd player is perfect.owning the tidals for a while was a stepping stone to something that i precieved as better. end of story. btw, continuing to bash/criticize tidal in your remarks is becoming quite counterproductive- just my pov.please contribute and remark on other topics. it's really getting old.

ozy April 10, 2012 13:07

Hi Ozy,

Gorgeous system there. Have you tried stillpoints ultra 5s under your Stella's? It is a massive improvement.

Enjoy

c2300mc275 April 10, 2012 08:59

mr. ozy, still like your focal stellas? much much better then your other prior"speakers"(tidal), correct? please tell us your expereince now vs. them.

focalfan April 10, 2012 05:49

Thalis---thank you for the compliment.
yes ,several years ago i had tried the large vitus monoblocks with my speakes at the time the rockport hyperions. it sounded nice to my recollection ,but not enough to buy them. i have arrived to the conclusion that no s/s amps or preamp can present the music in the coherent way that tubes, well made tubes, can.
i had had 13+ different itirations of s/s gear, and none , in my expereince,come near the coherency, pallabilty and enjoyment the the vac gear offer. and i'm certain that other well-designed tube gear would offer the same or more attributes.hope this helps.

ozy April 10, 2012 05:46

Hi Ozy
Fantastic system you have assembled. Reading at other posts I remember that at one point in time you have auditioned the Vitus amplifiers. Could you comment on their sound in comparison to the VAC Statements?
Regards

thalis April 09, 2012 06:33

podeschi-- sounds like a plan.... we wish, ah?

ozy April 08, 2012 09:17

lloyd--, .......still searching.....but the list now is a lot shorter.....

ozy April 08, 2012 09:15

right! private jet to bugatti dealership in florida, then drive the car back to private jet and load the 450 monos.

podeschi April 07, 2012 21:24

Hi Ozy,

Any update on your search for new SOTA digital? Thanks and hope you are continuing to enjoy your tremendous system!

lloydelee21 April 07, 2012 04:08

podeschi---

thank you very much as well.
btw , it may be a long trip from the dealership to florida to pick the vac gear... maybe a couple of suvs in tow? thanks alot again.

ozy April 02, 2012 05:03