Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, One thing I would add is that the first time I heard the BCs in my system, it was a total shocking and disorienting experience. The sound was so radically different from the amp it ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System"Do you think the Bel Canto Ref sounds like solid state or more toward tube as some claim?"Hard to say. The results I am getting currently are much like the better systems I have ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemALbert,Based on my experience to date, I agree that Bel Canto seems to have their act together in regards to both product design and service.One of my ref1000ms (which I acquired se... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, does BC have any idea why the problem is occurring with that amp specifically? It seems particularly sensitive to the EM driver not being on. I suspect a Class D, very high output voltage r... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemThose Focals are not the cat's meow....more like the lions roar! :^)Still hoping to hear something about them running of Bel Canto amps, if that issue gets worked out. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Liszt, Herron in Dedicated Music RoomNice system + nice room. I could see settling in there for some nice extended listening sessions. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert I'm fearing your assessment of EM unit not being on being detected as a short by the BC protection circuit is what is going on. Could be a case of two incompatible designs. I hope not. I won... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlso try staggering turning on each BC by 5-10 seconds. They draw a lot of power when first turned on but its clean sailing from there, generally OK and perhaps best to leave them on most of the ti... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI doubt its the problem, but check and make sure the xlr/rca input selector switch on the back of the BCs is set properly. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert,One question I have is how did you determine where to place the Focals for best results, and would you consider tweaking their physical location if needed moving forward? And if so, ... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemNice choice of lighting on the BC pic! posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System" I will say they are incredibly fast and detailed with seemingly zero distortion. "That's the Focal sound I am familiar with.I heard a pair of Focal Profile floor stander... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemSome of the nicest top ends I have heard have come out of Focals. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI can't wait to hear how those tiny little Class D amps do trying to handle those big boys! David versus Goliath! I predict David will have some surprises up his sleeve. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemBTW, I also run a pair of Dynaudio Contour 1.3mkII monitors off the BCs and find that a very good pairing as well.I have run my small Triangle Titus XS monitors off these as well. Though ti... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System"I read a review where Wyred4sound and Bel Canto were compared and it seemed Bel Canto was preferred. "Hi Albert.I have been running the BEl Canto ref1000m amps for well o... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
New room makes all the difference."My new listening room will be a lot bigger 19 by 23 with over ten foot ceilings. I will be moving in to new room I about 3 weeks."Wow very nice!Got any extra room? I migh... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemWOuld also be interested in hearing what other options you considered and how you ended up with the Focals. Thanks. posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, two innovative things about those speakers that I would expect can help push performance to highest levels possible, once set up right:1) adjustable articulated cabinets. Might take... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's System16" field coil bass drivers for high efficiency! Nice! Batten down the hatches! posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemI think those are the "grandest" of the Grand Utopias that I have heard at Lyric in NYC (running off large ARC tube amps I think) and another shop in DC area. Have never heard Foc... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
Albert Porter's SystemAlbert, Other than not using separate subs, what else are you hoping to gain by going a different direction with speakers? Something better or just different? Either is a good reason for an... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
My Walsh DreamFred,Thanks for sharing your experience. You have some truly unique modern day technology going for you. Congrats! I hope to be able to actually see and hear a TLS speaker someday as well. posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Little Slice of HeavenI may donate my little Triangles to my sister and will need a replacement, Ref 3As are on my list to consider. posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
Little Slice of HeavenReb, I think this might be your speaker b'sheret at last!Those decapos are hot looking little numbers! posted almost 12 years ago | View comment |