albertporterAlbert Porter's SystemLharasim,First I need specifications for voltage and amperage from Focal before I experiment. Does the WE unit have controls to change those parameters or locked into one setting? posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemWhart, regarding:my recollection of the original field coil devices was that there was much attention paid to the power supply, so it makes sense that the juice powering the ... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System-07-13: WhartAlbert- I'm very pleased for you re the Focals. They look spectacular in your room. Thank you so much for the compliment ! posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemUlfSo a small improvement. Fascinating! I can imaging that the even more costly 25an gives even more.Yes, the 25th is much superior to Limited but I ... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemUlf, please let me know what you experience. The LTD should deliver pretty much what I got, I think the built in filter has something to do with this. posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThe Altair could be best choice, they are among the finest speakers on the market. I think there are more SOTA choices for speakers than any other time in audio. If Focal are on your list m... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemLloydlee, if you visit John you're welcome to my home for music as well. John and I both live in Texas, a very short flight or few hours by car. posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemLloydlee21, I had concluded it ridiculous to even try these on the Focal Grande EM power supply but it turns out to be the ideal choice.Sometimes the path to best performance is rea... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Babybear's SystemThanks Arnie, very interesting about VTL changing to 12BH7 after using the 6350 for more than a decade. The 12BH7 is probably easier to source and maybe lower distortion. What I'm most inte... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHappy and frustrated after an evening of listening and testing. The Focal Grande have just over 500 hours and are improving in every way.The frustration came from borrowing two 25th Ann... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Babybear's SystemPlease do post listening results, especially if you can separate the upgrade to Series 2 and what that delivers beyond the already excellent Siegfried. posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Babybear's SystemArnie, mark me as officially jealous. I love my VTL 750, cannot imagine how the new Siegfried series 2 will sound. posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemJfrechFor all you Grand Prix Monaco and Silverstone owners...don't forget to change your dampers every 12-18 moths. I just replaced the hanger dampers and shelf pads under my... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHaving seen, touched and heard one of Albert's and John's plinths, I have to agree with you 100%. Albert was very gracious in hosting me at his home over a number of days last ye... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJwmAlbert do you have the D2 or D3 Leica Laser and what is the difference or your likes. Mine is the D2 and it's a remarkable tool. The D3 has some a... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemCongrats Albert on you Focal Grande Utopia Em. I also have this fantastic speakers and they where a huge improvement over my previous Maxx3, They can produce the best sound I hav... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemPeter,1. Distance of tweeter to dot2. Toe in from inside of speaker stand to a mark 5 7/8" left and right of dot for each channel3. Tilt - laser resting on t... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, I use a similar laser. I have a dot on the wall directly behind my listening seat. You could use a tripod in an open room. I then have a tape with 1/2" lines going l... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI should have said congratulations on your purchase of your new Altairs. I was damn close to choosing them myself. Incredible speakers.I see you have a vaulted ceiling in your listening... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemJwmAlbert, I feel the same way as I have about 350 hours on my Altair's. The most painful breakin process is always speakers and then phono cartridge. Its really hard to list... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemOne of the greatest tweaks I've found. I've been working with a steel tape measure to determine speaker toe in and listening distance and found this: posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI've got to post a "Hurray" moment here. Tonight with over 400 hours on the Focal Grande the drivers are finally becoming integrated and coherent and I'm really beginning to enjoy the... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThank you Defride.I've owned the Ebony, Wenge and Rosewood versions and all are beautiful. Ebony is hard to beat. Simple understated black finish with deep colors and hidden texture... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThanks Peter, I wish John had more of that in stock to work with. The Rosewood you see was from stocks acquired by the furniture company way back in the '60s.Today it's difficult if not imp... posted about 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThank you. posted about 11 years ago | View comment |