Jfrech's systemHe uses the VTL Seigfrieds in triode if that helps. posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemThank you for the thoughtful responses. I will try to address the points you each raise.Jfrech: I have considered a tube pre. I have hesitated as I presume the Boulder pre is the be... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemI have followed your system over the years as we have shared similar equipment (BAT VK150 and Maxx 2). I read with interest that you moved away from the BAT's. I have often wondered why those amps ... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
VAC, Vitus, and MontanaCan you tell a fellow Texan how you decided upon the Vitus player. What did you compare it to? What type of sound does it have? etc. I have a meridian 808.2 being delivered today for a trial.Th... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Audio DestinationCan you tell a fellow Texan how you decided upon the Vitus player. What did you compare it to? What type of sound does it have? etc. I have a meridian 808.2 being delivered today for a trial.Th... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
This is not a System! But getting there.Can you provide some insight into how the Soulution products compare with other solid state and tube products you have used. These have been described as blurring the line between tube and transist... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Building around Wilson AlexandriaOneobgyn,It all makes a difference, as I have heard you say before. I get your point, however. Spent some time at Marty's the other day, and he has his system the best it's been...and that's sa... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Building around Wilson AlexandriaI have had 150 plus hours on the Tara Omega Gold speaker cables. In summary they are somewhere between the original Omegas and Valhalla. Much more detail, air, hall ambience, etc versus the origina... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Building around Wilson AlexandriaI think you are right about the X2.2. I wonder how close the Maxx 3's are. The top end is sooo different. I have mentioned these in previous posts. As far as new equipment is concerned, I'm on hold... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Building around Wilson AlexandriaOneobgynThat seems like the most interesting, but least practical alternative. Isn't there a limitation on source material? posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Building around Wilson AlexandriaDgadI am debating PC audio versus Vinyl as my next move. One is much cheaper than the other. However, my current CD set-up is really fantastic. I have heard SACD on world class systems and woul... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Building around Wilson AlexandriaJust plugged in the new Tara Labs Omega Gold speaker cables (unterminated). Anxious to see how they compare to the originals after break in. The first 10 minutes was pretty good:-) posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Doctor's Rx-Wilson X-2, Lamm, PDS MPS5Congrats. I heard you were underway. I look forward to watching your progress...and hearing your progress this fall. posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
This is not a System! But getting there.You weren't supposed to say that about vinyl! Now am going to even more depleted of cash than I already am =:^) posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
This is not a System! But getting there.I have been following your travails and have found your process quite interesting. One thing we have in common is late entry into analog. One my good friends, who is an extremely knowledgeable audi... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Building around Wilson AlexandriaA deal showed up that I couldn't resist...I guess that's impulse! The thing is, everything is better. The top end is more relaxed, without giving up any detail. The midrange is warm and realistic. ... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Building around Wilson AlexandriaThe tweaking continues. Of note, I have become a believer in Wilson's "group delay" concept. This is likely not news to some, but the effect was quite interesting to me. I would love to h... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Building around Wilson AlexandriaThat is correct. The interconnects from the theater processor are connected to the preamp and those outputs are set to unity gain/theater mode. That's all you need to do. posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Building around Wilson AlexandriaIt is fairly reflective fabric, but fabric nonetheless. When the fabric was taken down and acoustic treatments were being put on the sheetrock, the room was dramatically more lively. When they reco... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Building around Wilson AlexandriaHad a chance to extensively audition the Lamm ML 2.1 SET amplifier in my system. Many view it as an excellent match for the Wilson Alexandria. I ultimately decided to stay with the Boulder amplifie... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
Audio DestinationI've seen this beautiful system before, but took the time today to read through the threads. I am in Ft Worth too. Imagine that! I don't imagine you bought any of that stuff locally. Have you found... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
VAC, Vitus, and MontanaI've seen this beautiful system before, but took the time today to read through the threads. I am in Ft Worth too. Imagine that! I don't imagine you bought any of that stuff locally. Have you found... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Building around Wilson AlexandriaOneOBGYN:What taps are you using on the amp? Wilson recommended the 8 OHM tap. Have you played around with that at all? posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Building around Wilson AlexandriaSpent some quality time with Marty this evening. I am fortunate to have such a resource. Things are still clearly evolving. It is definitely better today vs yesterday, but still not to where I woul... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
Building around Wilson AlexandriaThey are obviously not completely broken in yet. I expected them to be much more "different" than they are compared to the Boulder. I would describe them as pretty neutral. I expected a b... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment |