Parmenter SoundHello PeteI am sorry but I have not done that comparison here yet, I think the V-12 or the 312S would also be a excellent tone arms with the precision SME engineering.I am very happy with t... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Parmenter SoundSystem edited: My new Cardas Clear speaker cables have arrived, these cables were especially designed for my Parmenter Fat Boy horn speakers & are now being pre burnt in on the new 2010 Anniversary... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Parmenter SoundHello JeffThanks for the positive response, the SME M2 12-R is my reference tone arm now.I used to have the SME V tone arm which is a wonderful tone arm but I wanted to go to a 12 Inch tone... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Parmenter SoundHi CfcjbI have two pairs of the Musical Affairs Grand Crescendo speakers, I am powering one pair with a Leben CS 300XS 12 watts (special ordered with 16 ohm tap) and the other pair with the Lam... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHello MikeI will stop now as I do not want people to think that there is a biased opinion on this forum from Audio distributors or financial partners of dealers.At the end of the day wh... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemHi MikeI am Jason Parmenter of Parmenter Sound, I am a Audio distributor in New Zealand & Australia, but I am a passionate music & audio enthusiast first & foremost for the last 30 years. posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemMikeI am a audio dealer yes a well none fact that I have never tried to hide, the reason you mention for me posting on your thread is not my reason for stating my thoughts.I have follow... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemJonathanMusic taste and music playback enjoyment through audio systems is a Individual preference.I do not agree with you, personally at the moment I am really enjoying the Musical Affairs ... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Mike Lavigne's SystemI think it is a bit of personal preferences as to how music sounds in each individuals point of view, that is probably why Mike liked his good friends room Jonathan Tinn`s as the best sounding at t... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Parmenter SoundHi NevilleThank you for the positive feedback on your visit to my place and for coming to New Zealand, it is always a pleasure to have you over from Australia for a music night.I hope on th... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Parmenter SoundSystem edited: Updated pictures. posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Parmenter SoundSystem edited: My new Musical Affairs Grand Crescendo speakers should arrive today using the PHY KM 30 SAG drivers. There is around a 300+ run in period I am advised by Hans before they really star... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Parmenter SoundSystem edited: New picture added of the La Platine Verdier turn table, I will be using the SME M2-12R tone arm with the Verdier turn table. J.C. Verdier has been manufacturing and exporting this tu... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
Parmenter SoundSystem edited: PHY KM 30 SAG speaker driver information and picture added. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Parmenter SoundSystem edited: Updated RealTrap picture in my music Studio. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Parmenter SoundSystem edited: I have just bought in New Zealand a Otari MX5050 Reel to Reel Tape Recorder, looking forward to playing some tape recordings again. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Parmenter SoundSystem edited: New picture added of the Pass Labs XA100.5 mono blocks powering my Fat Boy horn speakers. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveHi AcresverdeYes I agree with you about having to audition each amplifier your self with your speakers, I did not try the Atma-Sphere M60 with the Avantgarde Duo and I expect they are a differe... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveHi MapmanI tried the Atma-sphere 30 watt OTL on the Avantgardes speakers and it was not a good match, sounded bright in the treble region.A 45 Single Ended Triode amplifier like the Yamamot... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
big hornsHi Herman Very impressive speakers you have made I must say, may I enquire what driver are you using for the bass horn.Thank you Jason. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Parmenter SoundThe RealTraps Mega traps are in place in my corners behind my Fat Boy speakers, they have made a significant improvement to the whole sound not just the bass which has better texture and definition... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
big hornsHi HermanDo you have any bass traps behind your speakers in the corners, I have found this to be a huge improvement to the sound quality in room.Your picture did not show any so I thought I... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveHi ChadI have the WAVAC EC 300 B amplifier here for my demonstrations with Avantgarde speakers.It is wonderfully built plus sounds very good when matched with the Avantgarde speakers.Th... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveHello ChadThe Emission labs 45 is excellent, we are using this tube in my 45 mono blocks in NZ on the Avantgarde Duo, I really like the look of their Globe 45 anniversary addition.We used t... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
Digital loveHi ChadI have tried many valve amplifiers on the Avantgarde speakers and found the 45 to be one of my favorite tubes for this speaker for the delicacy and refinement of tone on voice and instru... posted over 14 years ago | View comment |