Jfrech's systemHi Ricred1, yes I hear you here. Plus it's the money consideration. I also think Wilson might come out with a maxx 3.5 or 4 etc..above their new Alexia...I really want to hear the new Wilsons (eith... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemHi Peter, I get up to the northeast a lot...About every 4-6 weeks. Next time I can carve off some free time, I'll contact you and see if it's convenient. I'd LOVE to hear your setup-expeciallly tha... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemone more thing...did you see the Rockport Factory Tour on SoundStage? I got to see all this...really beautiful place and just a outstanding room (both looks and how it sounds)http://www.sou... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemLloydelee21...honestly, I think Andy at Rockport is mostly a vinyl guy... ;-)...I so wish he'd build another run of the his tables...or a new model of some sort !! posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemhi madflloyd....I've heard the magico's a few times at babybears house (before his Rockports) They are certainly good speakers-no question about that. But I am pretty happy with my Wilson Maxx 3's ... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemSystem edited: added Rives Room Blueprint. will post before after pics tomorrow... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemArnie, I think you are right...better wilson's aren't doing the things that the Rockport's are...good point. posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemHi, Andy has the MSB Platinum DAC, Transparent Ref MM (MM2 version) cabling and the Gryphon amps. Was feeding the dac with a music server...no preamp.Hi has Transparent Opus MM2 speaker cab... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemHi the Rockort Altairs (vs Maxx 3 or X2 Alexandria-not xlf...haven't heard those...but I do own maxx 3's and have intimately listened to the x2's at my dealers)...in every case, I feel like the Roc... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemHi, I'll post some photo's this weekend. I did get to go to Rockport Technologies on Monday. LIstened to the Rockport Altairs. My is that a fantastic speaker ! posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemAfter a year of planning, my Rives room project has begun installation. The diffusers went in on Sat. Really beautiful wood. RPG Bad Arc, RPG Absorbers on order (20 of em). RPG Variscreens are alre... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemHi broken, i agree here with lloydee...hopefully just a fuse. I also would not conect/disconnect speaker cables with amp on (even at the speaker end). Radioshack should have a fuse of the same valu... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemlloydlee21, which wilsons are you running again? I'm going up to Rockport in few weeks. I love my Wilson, but thought I'd check out what else is out there. This is my 4th set of Wilson's over the y... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemHi Sanji, ! Thanks, I just checked out your system to! About the only tweek I think you can do to our Grand Prix tables is trying Apex feet vs the stock feet...was a nice improvement for me...not t... posted about 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemI'd email bat here...you could have a upgraded vk30 or maybe they never changed the display...the upgraded will sound the same...I doubt there is a issue here. (also be sure to run it in st... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Suteetat's SystemThanks, excellent comments and I really appreciate you taking the time. For my system and my table (Grand Prix Monaco) it seems to like a touch of warmth, so I am still very much leaning to the Ree... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Suteetat's SystemSuteetat, hello...been following the other thread on setting up your Graham 12inch. Seems like you have it more dialed in now. Anymore comments between it and the Reed you own?I have narrow... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemSystem edited: added 2 Purist Audio Designs Digital cables for dCS Clock. BNC to BNC Proteus Provectus Praesto 1 meter each posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemBroken, I'm with lloydelee21 here. good luck and let us know how it sounds! My son is now 17, he is really into music... got him a set of grado headphones awhile back and this summer a Schitt tube ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemBroken, ok i see, understand on the heat (I live in texas) and if you have small kids it is a worry. Any chance you can move up to a 51se from a 31se? big diff in the preamps (I owned the 51se and ... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemHi Albert, any comments you can share on the Graham Phantom Supreme? How does it compare with your other arms? Which cartridge did you try on it? Thanks in advance posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemMy dealer in austin has said a few great things on Gryphon, sounds like maybe it's time I seek out a audition... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemBroken, sorry missed your 2nd post. I think adding a BAT preamp should give you another 6db of gain plus control your amp better possibly than your Audible Illusions (which i've read is a good prea... posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemBroken, My former BAT VK51SE worked great with the Ayres. Also my current Nagra PLL is a nice match. (I also tried the matching Ayre preamp). Beyond this, I don't have any experience. posted over 12 years ago | View comment | |
Jfrech's systemLloydlee, Class A solid state amps do have some great qualities. Pretty sure the BAT VK200 I used to have was class A (given the heat output). I've also had a Luxman class A amp at home (that was a... posted over 12 years ago | View comment |