Wow, you have a very beautiful system and have invested some *very* serious money into it. However, I think you are following the path of simply using money - and lots of it - to improve the system's sound quality by buying very expensive equipment and cables. It's a good start, but you are no where near what you could have.

You would be well advised to employ the use of a professional acoustician and have him give you ideas for improving the sound of that system in that room. I am not a pro, but I can tell you that you are already making some very basic mistakes:

1) Having all that reflective equipment in between your speakers is very bad if you wish to have pinpoint imaging and a credible soundstage.

2) What I can see of then room indicates that it is very hard and reflective. Judicious use of acoustic panels, bass traps, floor coverings, etc. would go a long way towards taming what is probably a sonic nightmare.

Again, I highly recommend you contact a firm that does room tuning and get someone in there to help you with your room. The best gear in the world is all for naught if the room is not up to par...

-RW-

rlwainwright March 19, 2015 15:39

You have an impressive system for sure. I'm certain it sounds pretty good!
However, I feel it's a shame to stack all your equipment on top of each other without any de-coupling devices and placing the amps on the floor and right in front of those woofers is certainly not ideal.
After investing so much money on your system, wouldn't it be logical to spend a bit more on a properly designed equipment rack?

ans March 19, 2015 06:47

some smart guys got rich thanks to you, but since you had the money and like them no problem. nice components.

car313 March 18, 2015 20:50

Where's the room treatment?!? All this amazing gear, and no room treatment?

lonelyraven March 18, 2015 19:59

The color of those Trios is startlingly beautiful! I'll bet your front end components sound just fine, SET or not!

Having said that, you should call Nori Komuro and have him design an amp for you.

tjkurita September 09, 2013 16:25

Don't think I've ever seen Avantgardes, or any horns for that matter, driven my solid state behemoths. Congrats on what appears to be a nice system. Interesting cables.

devilboy September 09, 2013 00:00

Wow, a great system ! Did you try any of the SET designs vs your Goldmunds ?

elberoth2 September 07, 2013 20:23

Icaster
is nice to have a friend like you, i want to be your friend, your system is beautiful, i can imagine after hard days work coming home to relax and longing to listen to your very favourite LP /SACD .
Or getting up early morning just to listen.
Yes , cables and IC do a lot in improvement of system.
i do not see you have a power conditioner, try Richard Gray Power House, it weight 350lbs,it clean my system and MRSP is USD9000
It is worth it. i am sure your dealer will be happy for a try out.
What is life is to spend what you can afford, you cannot know what comes tomorrow.
Chris

csng1 September 07, 2013 15:25

Over the top system. When it comes to cost of cables or any other component. If you can still put food on the table and a roof over your head, go for it. Would love to hear your impressions should you ever swap out your SS gear for tubes. You have a fun system.

glenfihi September 08, 2011 09:43

Your Guards Red Trios looks FANTASTIC. Brings back great memories with my 1st Guards Red Porsche.

As far as cables, you only live once so I say spend as much as you can afford and ENJOY!

knghifi March 08, 2011 01:11

Very nice . I think we should all own horns once in are lives . As far as spending money on cables and cords , Iv'e spent considerable over the years on high end wire and have not regretted one single purchase . Enjoy

tmsorosk February 27, 2011 20:59

I love Avantegarde Trio Omegas too BUT why are you using a 2500 watt amplifier with a 19ohm 110db horn speaker?

Your system makes no sense whatsoever! You should check out a couple of low power push-pull or SET tube amps [300B,845 triode etc. 30 watts max] Same goes for your preamp, all though Burmester is a nice sounding one. It may take some work to get them quite as those speakers are so sensitive. As far as uncolored sound goes, their is no such thing as ALL musical instruments have color and distortion, it's what gives them their distinct sound! I also know a cable designer manufacturer here in the SF Bay Area that has products that are a fraction of the price of those power cables that will totally out perform them! Sorry to say but high price just means your getting ripped off. If you don't know how the those cables are made from an engineering standpoint you should NEVER spend that kind of money. However since funds are not an issue for you check out some tube amps and start listening to music that is color full! You can spend the extra money use saved on a turntable and an open reel tape deck.

Happy listening to those awesome horns.

Vinly9

vinyl9 November 15, 2010 22:10

Great system . I havn't heard the trio's , I'll bet there riveting . I have heard the duo's , very uncompressed sounding . I have to agree with you on cabling and cording , Spend as much as you can afford and you will be rewarded . Also you won't have to up grade .

Max

tmsorosk November 15, 2010 19:15

Absolutely beautiful. I am certain it sounds amazing.

cerrot July 17, 2010 19:18

Amazing system!!! Congratulations!!! Your fortunate to find a cable you feel works with your system, satisfies your ear/brain/heart and makes you happy. I think the cable's price is proportionate to the costs of your components!!! Who better to judge than the person that is willing to purchase this level of component what works best for them!!!
Enjoy,
Sam

samhar July 11, 2010 03:47

The vast majority of people in this hobby agree with you that cables DO make a difference. Most people part company with you on how much is required to get superb performance. I'm of the opinion, that there are quite a few superb speaker cables and interconnects available under $500. Even under $250 there are fanstastic performers.

jaxwired July 11, 2010 01:29

However, Verneal, my friends got to agree that they were wrong. There have been significant improvements on sounds. They only disagree with the fact that I spend so much money on cables not on speaker or good looking, luxurious components. Until now, I have listen to music with my 'crazy investment' cables for a full month and it's getting better and better. Yes, I have spent so much on this dark snakes (even if they have gold-plated braces)but they give me more pleasure and satisfaction than any kind of high-end components gave to me. I do care about trading value. I don't want to lose my money. However, we are in the world of refined taste of hobby. It costs a lot of money like going out with super model on a cat walk.

If you are satisfied with any cable like diy cable etc, you are so blessed. I envy you but I am not so blessed.
I should spend so much money on my pastime thing to get better result, unfortunately but definitely I know cable does matter.





If you think cables are just b... s... thing,

icaster June 21, 2010 10:51

Your friends are right. Listen to them more

vernneal June 20, 2010 13:12