The Computer Audiophile #1 Posted July 8, 2019 View full article 1 soares reacted to this Founder of Audiophile Style Announcing Polestar | Quick Community Reviews and Ratings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danny Kaey #2 Posted July 8, 2019 CONGRATS Chris!!! Can't wait to hear them... LOVE the color! 👍 1 1 HiFiHarbard and The Computer Audiophile reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
austinpop #3 Posted July 8, 2019 So jealous! 1 1 The Computer Audiophile and soares reacted to this My Audio Setup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickyV #4 Posted July 8, 2019 Wow, Chris really beautiful speakers, congratulations. Do have more pictures? And I am wondering how the Wilson guys set the timing of the midrange and tweeter cabinets? 1 1 The Computer Audiophile and jtnt reacted to this 🇳🇱 Meitner ma1 v2 dac, Sovereign preamp and power amp, DIY speakers with scan speak illuminator drivers. Under development: NUC7i7dnbe, Euphony Stylus EtherRegen, LPS1- Isoregen, Lush^2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Computer Audiophile #5 Posted July 8, 2019 Just now, RickyV said: Wow, Chris really beautiful speakers, congratulations. Do have more pictures? And I am wondering how the Wilson guys set the timing of the midrange and tweeter cabinets? So far these are the only photos I have. Once I uncrate the speakers I'll have many more. Once they are setup I'll have all the details for you. 1 1 jtnt and RickyV reacted to this Founder of Audiophile Style Announcing Polestar | Quick Community Reviews and Ratings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pippenainteasy #6 Posted July 8, 2019 Congrats, those speakers look amazing. I will say it's an interesting choice, but aesthetics is a big part of audio. I think the CR1's nice uniform dispersion will be missed. The Wilson's are more uneven, so I suggest some equalization with REW will help. 1 esldude reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecwl #7 Posted July 8, 2019 @The Computer Audiophile, I am a little confused. I thought Audio Perfection is your local Wilson dealer so I just assumed somebody from Audio Perfection would set your speakers up. Is it because you’re VIP that Wilson is sending their own representative over? Or is it because you got Alexia (instead of the lower end models?) ultraRendu > Peachtree X1 (Toslink) > Chord Hugo M-Scaler > Chord DAVE > Chord Etude > Dynaudio Confidence C1 Signature + Sunfire TS-EQ10 subwoofers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Computer Audiophile #8 Posted July 8, 2019 Just now, ecwl said: @The Computer Audiophile, I am a little confused. I thought Audio Perfection is your local Wilson dealer so I just assumed somebody from Audio Perfection would set your speakers up. Is it because you’re VIP that Wilson is sending their own representative over? Or is it because you got Alexia (instead of the lower end models?) Someone from Wilson is coming because we are going to meet about some business items as well as setup the speakers. It's a two for one trip for them. 1 ecwl reacted to this Founder of Audiophile Style Announcing Polestar | Quick Community Reviews and Ratings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobfa #9 Posted July 8, 2019 I am very interested in the setup/install process. Also things like listening position, etc. This is a great journey to follow. Do you think you will need to make any cabling changes for the speakers? I am SURE that you will enjoy them for a long time. My Audio Systems Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Computer Audiophile #10 Posted July 8, 2019 I don't see any cable changes coming soon. Transparent uses Wilson at the factory and I believe Wilson uses Transparent. The two often show together and are sold together. Founder of Audiophile Style Announcing Polestar | Quick Community Reviews and Ratings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RickyV #11 Posted July 8, 2019 Something like this. 1 2 The Computer Audiophile, HiFiHarbard and sphinxsix reacted to this 🇳🇱 Meitner ma1 v2 dac, Sovereign preamp and power amp, DIY speakers with scan speak illuminator drivers. Under development: NUC7i7dnbe, Euphony Stylus EtherRegen, LPS1- Isoregen, Lush^2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rando #12 Posted July 8, 2019 Congratulations Chris. Look forward to seeing them in place with all room treatments and a well deserved dent left in your listening chair. How is the wife taking to the idea of you having a beautiful young assistant named Alexia? Maybe you better keep the crates this time. 😜 1 1 The Computer Audiophile and HiFiHarbard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coot #13 Posted July 8, 2019 Way to go, Chris... You just flipped the jealousy switch in more than a few hearts! 1 The Computer Audiophile reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baconbrain #14 Posted July 8, 2019 Absolutely massive. Feed them some Pearl Jam and you might blow the roof off the house! 2 1 wgscott, The Computer Audiophile and HiFiHarbard reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AudioDoctor #15 Posted July 8, 2019 Congratulations Chris! I must have missed this while sneakily hanging out down the block with my telephoto lens! ;-) 2 wgscott and The Computer Audiophile reacted to this No electron left behind... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcbenten #16 Posted July 8, 2019 Like the color...but will you be able to listen to the music while looking at them? Just thinking about it makes me want to go out and drive fast. 1 1 The Computer Audiophile and rickca reacted to this QNAP TS453Pro w/QLMS->Netgear Switch->Netgear R7800 Router->Ethernet (50 ft)->Netgear switch->SBT->iFi xDSD->Linn Majik-IL (preamp)->Linn 2250->Linn Keilidh; Control Points: Squeeze Commander (DroidX) & iPeng (iPad Air); Also: Rega P3-24 w/ DV 10x5; OPPO 103; PC Playback: Foobar2000 & JRiver; Portable: Sony NWZ_ZX1 & ZX2 w/ PHA-3; SMSL IQ, Fiio Q5, iFi Nano iDSD BL; Garage: Edifier S1000DB Active Speakers Wish List: New DAC, SBT replacement; Dream system: Linn EXACT or ATC Active or Big Tubes (KR or Nagra or Shindo or ...) My goal is to use appliances and take home PC out of the chain... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gdpr #17 Posted July 8, 2019 Great choice Chris. If budget would have allowed me, I was ready to buy a pair myself last year. However , as I retired a little earlier than expected, it was a no go. Will you use McIntosh amps as your standard to drive them? Dirk 1 The Computer Audiophile reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Computer Audiophile #18 Posted July 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, ddetaey said: Great choice Chris. If budget would have allowed me, I was ready to buy a pair myself last year. However , as I retired a little earlier than expected, it was a no go. Will you use McIntosh amps as your standard to drive them? Dirk Hi Dirk - I'll use the Constellation Audio Inspiration mono amps. I'll possibly try the Schiit Vidar amps as summer amps because it can get a little hot in my listening room :~) Founder of Audiophile Style Announcing Polestar | Quick Community Reviews and Ratings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loop7 #19 Posted July 8, 2019 Really curious where the speakers end up being located in your "new" room upstairs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Scubadiver #20 Posted July 9, 2019 Congrats. 1 The Computer Audiophile reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monteverdi #21 Posted July 9, 2019 never liked Wilson, had much more respect for TAD even if they are not the newest thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firedog #22 Posted July 9, 2019 Cool, would love to hear them. I've never heard Wilson. Hope you like them as much as you expect. Having setup from the company is a huge advantage, even for an experienced audiophile. They will get the most out of your space for you. Main listening (small home office): Main setup: Surge protector +_iFi AC iPurifiers >Isol-8 Mini sub Axis Power Conditioning+Isolation>CAPS IV Pipeline Server + Sonore 12V PS>RPi4 (dietpi)>Kii Control>Audiolense DRC>Kii Three >GIK Room Treatments. Secondary Listening: (1) CAPS Pipeline>Matrix Element i Streamer/DAC (XLR)>Schiit Freya>Kii Three .(2) CAPS>ifi iDAC SPDIF>Kii Control. Bedroom: SBTouch to Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Setup. Living Room/Kitchen: RB Pi 3B+ running RoPieee to a pair of Morel Hogtalare. All absolute statements about audio are false Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Archimago #23 Posted July 9, 2019 Yup, congrats Chris! Hope they meet your expectations. It'll certainly be very interesting to see how the speaker configuration looks like with assistance from the company in your room. In fact, I'm just as interesting to hear about your room acoustics treatment and with the Wilsons in place. I bet that synergy is essential! Your "A New Listening Room Part One" post from back in Nov 2018 definitely needs a "Part Two" soon :-). 1 The Computer Audiophile reacted to this Archimago's Musings... A "more objective" audiophile blog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gdpr #24 Posted July 9, 2019 Chris Wilson Audio is known for allowing very precise setup of phase alignment with their speakers. I have always wondered why a company , which such focus on phase alignment, is so supportive of MQA, that favours time alignment at the cost of phase alignment As Wilson Audio is coming to setup your speakers, maybe worthwhile to hear them out? Dirk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sb6 #25 Posted July 9, 2019 Congrats on your purchase, the Wilsons were among a few speakers on my short list but I ultimately went with what I felt was the most natural, balanced and effortless - the "elf hats" which I aesthetically love. IMO better than garbage cans, but to each his own. 🙂 Happy listening! 3 Andyman, The Computer Audiophile and PYP reacted to this 4x20A circuits | PS Audio PPP | HDPlex + Paul Hynes SR4T -> Music PC w/JCAT Femto Ethernet, HQPlayer/Roon | Sonore Signature PSU -> SOTM SMS-200 Ultra Neo | Aqua Formula xHD rev 2 DAC | Purity Audio Silver Statement preamp | Wells Audio Innamorata Signature amp (M/T) | Wells Audio Innamorata amp (W) | Vivid Audio Giya G2 Series 2 | 2 JL Audio F113s, 2 JL Audio F110s | JPS Labs SC3/Aluminata cables | Stillpoints/Oreas -> components, Isoacoustics Gaia II -> speakers | Custom Baltic birch rack | Fully treated + dedicated 2 channel room Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
