Matt Parker's Apogee Acoustics System 2024

@dj they were definitely well known in their era when Apogee was still in business (until 1999 as I recall). Those that have heard them definitely still remember them. There weren’t too many amps i...

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Matt Parker's Apogee Acoustics System 2024

@dank these Duetta Signatures were magical from the first moment my dad fired them up in ‘88. Luckily he had a great dealer in NJ and got proper component matchi...

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Matt Parker's Apogee Acoustics System 2024

@danknowlton I was lucky that my dad had a great dealer and the means to initially purchase the Duetta Signatures in NJ back in ‘88. My ears have forever been “m...

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Matt Parker's Apogee Acoustics System 2024

Thanks all. Definitely don’t trash your Apogees in storage. We need to keep these gems in use so they don’t die off. I would love to get my hands on a pair of Full Ranges, Divas or Scintillas one o...

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Matt Parker's Apogee Acoustics System 2024

Thanks all. It does sound great. I've always loved the wave of energy that flows over you effortlessly when full range ribbons are dialed-in just right. Since I have the speakers so far apart witho...

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lectronjh50's System

Very nice system, but I’ve got to say you're got to get rid of those Chinese knockoff interconnects and speaker cables. They’re not worthy to be in your system and counterfeiters shouldn’t be suppo...

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lectronjh50's System

Very nice system, but I’ve got to say you're got to get rid of those Chinese knockoff interconnects and speaker cables. They’re not worthy to be in your system and counterfeiters shouldn’t be suppo...

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Matt Parker’s System

I appreciate the compliment. Who knows. I’m sure there are plenty of nice systems, but as we know they each will sound different and it often can come down to personal preferences. I’m very h...

posted about 2 years ago

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Apogees in the House

Nice setup. I’m getting my Duetta II Signatures completely redone starting with Graz’ newest ribbons in a couple months by Bill Thalman @ Music Technology. I’ve loved these speakers since my dad bo...

posted almost 3 years ago

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Matt Parker’s System

Appreciate the compliment. It’s an African piece my dad gave me (I forget which tribe). He’s been a collector of African art for many decades.

posted almost 4 years ago

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rhdrico's System

Excuse skypunk. His parents just gave him internet access for the first time and he clearly lacks any class or etiquette.

posted almost 4 years ago

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DCS and Audio Note

Skypunk. Enough with the snarky comments. This is two in a row I’ve viewed you dogging on people’s setups. Low class.

posted almost 4 years ago

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Apogee DIVA strikes back

Years late on seeing the inquires below :), but I own a pair of Duetta Signature Series IIs (Music Technology in VA restoring and upgrading fully very soon with all Graz latest gen ribbons and wiri...

posted almost 4 years ago

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Matt Parker’s System

Am so happy that early next week I’m closing a purchase with Graz in Australia for all new ribbons, socks, wiring kit (includes upgraded ribbon tension clamps) and acoustic foam. They are being sen...

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With blessing from the audio gods

Lovely system. I just fired up my brand new MHDT Orchid yesterday with an upgrade Tung-Sol 2C51 tube. It was a bit bright the first day, but I think it was the brand new Silnote Audio digital coax ...

posted about 4 years ago

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Matt Parker’s System

I’ll add, Terry, who wrote the 6Moons review of the Orchid gave me his phone number to further discuss future tube options for when I feel like playing around with its sound. I’ll let you know what...

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Matt Parker’s System

Wow is all I can. The Orchid was a bit bright, as expected, out of the box yesterday. I was also using a brand new Silnote Audio digital coax cable. It still sounded noticeably better than the Node...

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Matt Parker’s System

Agreed. I’m expecting a solid month of playing before I expect it will be mostly, if not completely, broken in. I bought it new. I don’t think the used tract is viable with the Orchid. They seem to...

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Matt Parker’s System

I’ll let you know how I like the MHDT Orchid. I bought it a few days ago with the upgraded Tung-Sol 2C51 tube along with a Silnote Audio digital RCA cable. Both are scheduled to deliver on Monday. ...

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Rossman's Apogee Grand System

I am a serious fan of Apogees. I’ll never trade my Duetta IIs. I’m going to be doing a full Graz upgrade the end of this year. I’m sure it is due to limited space options, but your gems are definit...

posted about 4 years ago

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Matt Parker’s System

Interesting you mention the MHDT Orchid. I zeroed-in on that tube unit. I also considered the MyTek Liberty, but then talked to MHDT and figured out as long as I use RCAs (analog out being key) the...

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16f4's Current System

Hi 16f4,I don’t see a way to private message you the requested Tidal playlists. I think Audiogon pulled that feature several years ago. I added additional comments on my VS feed a few minutes ...

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Matt Parker’s System

I thought about toe-in, but I held off. My listening seat is much closer than I would like. I miss when my dad had them setup in a golden ratio listening room he had built in WA state. The acoustic...

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Matt Parker’s System

As far as the mask providence I need to check. My dad collects museum quality African art that originally served it ceremonial purpose. I’ll ask him again and let you know. He was in the Peace Corp...

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Matt Parker’s System

Thanks all for your recent posts. I’ll update once I get my speakers restored/upgraded with new Graz ribbons, magnet realignment, new glossy charcoal paint job and possibly additional internal brac...

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