Help CA Find New Speakers

[austinpop]

3 hours ago, Jud said:

computer network expertise in the high end audio world. 

 

What wonderful addition to the “Oxymoron of the Day” collection!

 

2 minutes ago, The Computer Audiophile said:

When I showed up and replaced every piece of equipment and configuration, his response was, "a network is a network." 

 

This is LOL pathetic!

[wgscott]

I don't know anything about setting up a network, but my impression is you have to try really hard to really screw it up that bad.

[Jud]

37 minutes ago, The Computer Audiophile said:

When I showed up and replaced every piece of equipment and configuration, his response was, "a network is a network." 

 

You really need to enable a "Wow!" reaction.   

[rando]

12 hours ago, The Computer Audiophile said:

 

I know you didnt ask, but i feel like I’ve missed a week of my life and CA with my head buried in a laptop. 

 

I’ve narrowed down my speaker options to a handful of items. This thread really got me thinking about two systems. One that’s traditional and one that takes advantage of computer audio to the max (per prof. @wgscott‘s comments). 

 

I hope to have more to reveal soon. 

 

P.S. I’m moving my listening room to another part of the house as well. Much to discuss very soon. 

 

 

 

Not even going to ask why this required two separate and unexpected rush departures.  At least the food is good in NY so you didn't completely lose a week off your life.

 

Having no idea what lies in your review queue or likely to be preempted workload.  How viable is this two system idea?  Forgive me if I envision doubling any commitment involved hereabouts.   

[The Computer Audiophile]

43 minutes ago, rando said:

How viable is this two system idea? 

Very viable

[beerandmusic]

The speakers i personally like the most that are even remotely in reach are ATC, Harbeth, and Focal.

 

 

[beerandmusic]

On 8/6/2018 at 9:16 PM, rickca said:

Like maybe Magico?  What is it about your TAD CR1 that needs improvement?

 

Probably full range...more bass.

[beerandmusic]

 i think Chris is looking for something between $50-80K and I think he will want something that not only sounds good, but also makes an artistic statement...maybe acapella or other exotic.

 

 

 

 

 

[rickca]

Wendell is here in Boca Raton today with his 30.7 Maggies.  I'm going to listen to them at my local audio shop.  I'd need a new house to accommodate them.

[Ralf11]

why not just set them up on the side of your swim pool?

[mrvco]

8 hours ago, The Computer Audiophile said:

When I showed up and replaced every piece of equipment and configuration, his response was, "a network is a network." 

 

And clearly he should have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express the night before.

[cjf]

While I'm a bit biased towards the Magico brand and as much as I love mine I don't think I would choose them if I were a full time reviewer unless I took an oath before hand to never review Class D amps with them.

 

IME, its a combo much like Oil and Water. My S3's all but refuse to play well with any of the Class D Amps I have tried with them (All Hypex Flavors). I suspect they are too difficult a load and their Elliptical Crossovers do some funky stuff to Class D amps.

 

On the other hand, if I knew Class D was never going to be in the picture as far as Amps go I would grab a pair of Magico S7's  in a heartbeat. This is the route I would go because I know I'm done with Class D Amps.

 

5 Non-Magico or Vivid favorites of mine in no particular order are:

 

1. Revel Ultima Salon II

2. Sony SS-AR1

3. Wilson Alexia II

4. KEF Blade I

5. YG Acoustics - Any of them

 

[Milt99]

Way too late but I can't believe I didn't think of this before but reading Mitchco's review jogged my brain.

Kii 3's plus the BXT units.

If I ever have the money they're the only thing I can think of would sway me away from my Revel Ultima2s

[rickca]

Here you go, Chris.  I can't imagine the price on these babies!  Listen to them at RMAF.  Another beauty from Denmark.

http://hifipig.com/us-first-for-raidho-acoustic-td-4-8/#more-44997

 

[The Computer Audiophile]

26 minutes ago, rickca said:

Here you go, Chris.  I can't imagine the price on these babies!  Listen to them at RMAF.  Another beauty from Denmark.

http://hifipig.com/us-first-for-raidho-acoustic-td-4-8/#more-44997

 

I’ll definitely listen to those ?

[emcdade]

My vote is for an appropriate size Focal or Sonus Faber Homage Tradition.  Amazing build quality and looks, and both transparent enough to let you hear review gear nuances without being annoying or fatiguing.  

[4est]

On 8/21/2018 at 11:10 PM, The Computer Audiophile said:

 

 

P.S. I’m moving my listening room to another part of the house as well. Much to discuss very soon. 

 

 

Good call Chris, your room seemed nearly hopeless in the long term. Basements being concrete tubs always seem to have issues unless they are quite large. I haven't a clue about the rest of your home, but I suggest a bespoke addition if you can swing it. There are construction techniques that can really help.

 

Yeah, I know, but a man has to dream too...

[biosailor]

Go either ATCs, Harbeth or Spendor. I very much like the ATCs, the SCM40s in particular! I recently heard the Spendor SP100R2 speakers at a local dealer and they were just spectacular! But very pricey! I am also getting interested in the Harbeth Super HL5plus. The ATCs Sound a little lean at low volumes, while neither of the Spendors and Harbeth do.

[SlimPickins]

Chris,

While you are searching for your next transducing amore,  I suggest calling Tekton and requesting a pair Double Impacts for review.  Pearl Jam will sound bitchin'.

[SlimPickins]

1 hour ago, SlimPickins said:

Chris,

While you are searching for your next transducing amore,  I suggest calling Tekton and requesting a pair Double Impacts for review.  Pearl Jam will sound bitchin'.

Temporary, of course.  Not suggesting the DI's will be your new reference.

[rando]

After suggesting Chris create a sub-basement appeared to stir something.  I'm starting to get curious what this change is.  The ease with which he appears to have gained WAF is most mysterious of all.  Server updates are apparently happening on the East coast so it can't hardly be a dual purpose off site work facility. 

 

Did you buy an old bank building, @The Computer Audiophile?

[The Computer Audiophile]

1 minute ago, rando said:

After suggesting Chris create a sub-basement appeared to stir something.  I'm starting to get curious what this change is.  The ease with which he appears to have gained WAF is most mysterious of all.  Server updates are apparently happening on the East coast so it can't hardly be a dual purpose off site work facility. 

 

Did you buy an old bank building, @The Computer Audiophile?

I wish :~)

 

Much more to come. 

[Sal1950]

2 hours ago, The Computer Audiophile said:

I wish :~)

 

Much more to come. 

Ha Ha Ha,

You asked for all this Chris.......?

[realhifi]

On 8/21/2018 at 11:10 PM, The Computer Audiophile said:

 

The last week has been crazy to say the least. I flew out to NYC twice (unplanned both times) to help an audio dealer at an install. Another guy setup a terrible network that couldn’t even stream audio and caused the dealer’s network based audio products to fail all testing. Yesterday i had the network running 5 streams of 4K video over the internet and 3 streams of 24/192 audio simultaneously without breaking a sweat. Flew home this afternoon. 

 

On 8/21/2018 at 11:10 PM, The Computer Audiophile said:

 

 

It may have been mildly surprising five years ago but for a high end dealer not to have a great network and a solid understanding of networked A/V today is inexcusable.  

[realhifi]

Don’t think I’ve seen any Vienna Acoustic recommendations so here you go..

http://www.hifiplus.com/articles/vienna-acoustics-the-music-floorstanding-loudspeaker/

 

Way more than a pretty face (but they are DEFINATELY that too) I’ve heard these on multiple occasions and fallen in love time after time. The impact can be stunning and I’m not talking bombastic fireworks but the projection of voice and instruments.  A bargain.