The system components have remained largely unchanged, but for the additions of a large Minus K platform for the turntable, a pair of 15" subwoofers to augment the lowest octaves and the installation of a robust electrical sub-system--powered through a Controlled Power 10kVa isolation transformer. The main change is the room--we relocated from New York to Austin, TX in 2017 and I now have a longer, narrower room that occupies most of the 2nd floor of the house. I have added a few photos reflecting updates since 2017. Bill
Mapman,I Think it was back in the mid 70's(was it on Taffe street)that I heard Ohm speakers I dont remember which model.From my recollection though I was not impressed. This is not a put down of Ohm speakers. It may have been my ears listening to a speaker I haven't heard before along with electronics and in a room I was unfamiliar with. Now that was close 40 years ago and my taste in music and equipment has changed,also I hope I have learned how to listen over these years. If I heard the Ohm's today I may think differently. Presently I have Horning Speakers.They seem to fit the room and sound better then any speaker I have had here. Given a larger room I would opt for either the larger Horning's or the Avantgardes. The maker of my Pre,uses Avantgardes as his reference As you know this hobby is extremely subjective,if we all enjoyed the same sound there wouldn't be as many manufacturers. Again,enjoy your Ohms. I appreciate all your posts,even when.I am not in agreement
Mapmap , thank you for the info.This might not be the best thread for discussion on other speakers. It is after all Wharts system page. Enjoy your OHM's
Whart,I am located on long Island and smiled when you mentioned that the real place for improvement is the room. I have thought about listing my components with the heading "If I Only Had A Room" My foray into this crazy hobby was with my infatuation with the Quad ESL63 speakers. I loved the mid range but could not get the high frequency or the bass to work with the mids.I tried different wires, stands,Entec subs and a few mods but they just wouldn't work in my room.Went back to dynamic speakers,but could never capture the Quad mid range. Then by chance I heard the new breed of horns.(I did hear Klipsch way back when, but they didn't sound as good as the Allison Ones I had at the time. I now have hybrid horns I still cant capture the Quad mid range but to me, horns come closer to the sound and emotion of live music then other type of speaker. Ialso use a Kuzma Reference table (not the XL) and am now thinking of upgrading the tonearm.Can I ask who your Kuzma dealer is. Again,your system brings a smile to my face.I can only imagine what it must sound like. Where are you located ?? All the best Ed
Whart , As a lover of Horns,SET's and Kuzma turntables I must salute you on having and appreciating one of the finest systems shown here at Audiogon. Enjoy your music
