rocketiii's System

by rocketiii on Finished for now...
Equipment in adjacent office
Equipment
Racks
trying to time-align by moving tweeter horn backward
Got the idea to try to time align from Jim Smith's excellent book Get Better Sound
TechDas and Mola Mola

Room Details

Dimensions: 22’ × 13’  Medium
Ceiling: 9’

Components Toggle details

    • Avantgarde Duo omega
    Horn speakers 107db/w 16ohm
    • AGD Productions Audion Mkiii Gallium Nitride MOSFET Monoblocks
    These amps replaced my Atmasphere S30 OTL amp. The AGD Audions are better in every way and are less costly to run/maintain. These amps deliver a fantastic soundstage with truly superb transients. My aim is to create a 'live' sound and with a live recording these amps really take you to the venue.

    The KT88 'valve' is actually the GanFET power stage. I purchased these amps in Mkii version and was able to easily update to Mkiii status simply by swapping with new Gantubes. The Mkii Audion was fabulous but the Mkiii Audion is even better. There is more detail even at very low level and the dynamics are even more startling. I'm not great at describing things in audiophile terms but with the Audions I just feel the music is more enjoyable. 
    • Mola Mola Makua Pre + phono
    Makua pre-amp with built in phono stage. The pre-amp is excellent and is a great match for my system as the volume is controlled by relays directly adjusting the gain rather than through a resistor type volume control. 

    The phono stage was a real eye/ear-opener and is a bargain in high end terms. You can make gain and loading adjustments from the Mola Mola app along with loads of different EQ curves.
    • Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC
    Almost analogue sounding DAC with excellent app. Runs surprisingly warm and I leave powered up for best sound.
    • TechDAS Air Force V / SME V / Dynavector XV-1t
    Strange looking turntable but really enjoyable to listen to. Somehow surface noise has become virtually non-existent and music jumps out at you. This replaced an Avid Acutus.
    • Auralic Aries G2 Streamer
    • PS Audio P10 power plant
    Regenerator
    • REL Acoustics S812 Subwoofer
    I have a single REL S812 just behind me. Having it really close behind me reduces peak/troughs at the listening position.

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Beautiful system. I've heard the Duos sound really great and as a former Atma-Sphere owner I'm sure the S30 is a great match. 
One suggestion, have you played much with speaker placement? It looks like you can pull them off the front wall without causing any trouble in your room and IMHE, the Duos will appreciate a little space behind them. 
Glad to see another nut like me apparently heavily invested in both digital and analog...why choose when we can enjoy both! 
Last but not least, Hi Puppie! Cheers,
Spencer

sbank

Beautiful system but as a Scottish Terrier lover had to comment on that beautiful dog, we lost ours a year ago and am still mourning, what a wonderful breed.

tooblue

And I see a dog.....live is nice

korton

Vinyl Tubes and Horns ......That is the way to HEAVEN

korton

Owner
hi acresverde, yes I found if I turned the tweeter unit upside down I could line up 2 of the bolts with the frame so that the tweeter is aligned to the midrange speaker. I have also put a strap around the midrange and tweeter housing for added security. Jim Smith who was the Avantgarde distributor in US has spoken about this and I have found it to make a big difference - the sound sort of snaps into focus.

rocketiii

Hi,

I've been running Duos with M60s for 15 years now. I use an MP-1 as well. Just noticed in looking at your pix that the tweeters are pushed back a bit from where mine are located on the metal frames.Is this tweaking on your part or the stock placement?

acresverde

Owner
Scottie always likes to sit by my feet listening but he doesn't seem to have any particular favourite. Quite funny if he gets startled by a sudden drum or trumpet.

rocketiii

Very cool looking system I bet it sounds great! And awesome looking room as well thanks for sharing.

jond

How does your Scottie like your music ?  My two are fans of Mozart and Vivaldi, but not Shostokovich or Led Zeppelin.  Too much boom and bang for their taste !

dcbingaman

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