Beautiful listening room...the environment for listening means as much to me as the sound!

chadlesko December 27, 2008 15:33

System edited: replaced with a new system.

mantis007 December 27, 2008 04:26

Hi Dev, sorry it took so long to answer. Is there anyway to get notified of new comments??

The Ushers are very easy and average around 7-8ohm. I went with the 52 because I was able to trade some gear and $$ for it - it was brand new from a dealer. I ordered some silent fans(7db) from overseas - I found them in the threat you told me about. I have the original fans disconnected and the covers off while I wait for the new fans.

mantis007 November 18, 2008 23:00

Mantis007, are the Usher's a hard or easy load to drive specifically bass wise?

What made you go to a VK-52SE and not a ARC REF3, I would think the Ref3 match up should have some real synergy.

Did you resolve the noisy fan in the 210's by just unplugging or did you get some replacement fans which are better.

dev November 14, 2008 01:50

after the system shown here I bought some Innersound Kayas and the Lamm M1.2 amps. That was a nice combination but I didn't like the restricted listening position. I got a Modwright Transporter and ran it direct to the amps - didn't like that so I bought a Lamm L2 Ref. linestage. The L2 was sold and I got a Navison II, Emotive Audio Sira 2, Nat Utopia, Accustic Arts MK III - all those were sold. I then sold the Kaya's and bought some Usher BE-20's which I LOVE. They sounded very good with the Lamms but I wanted a little more tube sound. So, I sold the Emotive and the Lamms and bought the Audio Research Ref. 210's and a BAT VK-52SE. I still have the MW Transporter - the system sounds fantastic ;) I'll be putting my system up shortly ;-)

BTW: The 211's and Sophia 300b's were a very nice match - great detail with a bit of warmth - nice extension at both ends.

mantis007 November 13, 2008 17:07

Your not getting off that easy.

What's the plan now?

lapierre November 13, 2008 16:40

thanks for the comments guys.

Yes, I've sold this entire system and started over. I guess I'll start a new "Done for Now" system ;)

Tony

mantis007 November 13, 2008 12:51

Hi Tony,

Wonderful system. Your room looks great and the system set up is awesome. The 5A's look so sweet there. I also have a few Fusion cords from Eric and Kirk. Great sounding cables.. Congratulations and enjoy!....Ken

kehut November 06, 2008 00:50

Sweet set up, love the big Vandy's. I just listened to them today at a local shop and they are just sublime. Although not cheap, they make you think anyone charging more is ripping you off, great speakers. I am sure they sound even better with the Cary Audio gear.

Enjoy, the last of the wine in that glass is looking good right now!!

macdadtexas November 05, 2008 00:26

How's the 211's sounding with the Sophia 300B?

lapierre November 05, 2008 00:06

Hi Tony, I thought you were owner of the LAMM L2 Ref preamp? I've just bought a used one to replace my Accuphase C-290V.

Chris (Netherlands)
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dazzdax November 04, 2008 20:46

Congratulations on a very nice set up, and the listening room to compliment it! I just can imagine you spending endless, countless hours, listening to music.
Well done.

toudou March 25, 2008 17:43

System edited: added current pics.

mantis007 March 25, 2008 14:29

Giddy up!

Hard to beat the two-box components with the separate power transformer. Detail, liquid midrange, depth, longer decay of notes, means more time spent listening.

Nice touch adding the Sophia Princess 300b mesh plates.

Now...can you please spin the Yellowjackets.
Pierre

lapierre March 23, 2008 04:20

Pierre: I didn't analyze the room with any devices - just my ears - the GIK tricorners only fit in corners so that was easy - same as the 8th Nerve upper corners. The first reflection points were easy too. At one point I had 2 GIK 242's behind the rack and 4'x8'x2" panels at the FRP's - that was WAY to much and made the system sound dead...

I'll keep using the Fusion cable with whatever I get - these relatively unknown cables are really special I think ;)

Linnie01: yeah I saw your ladder a few months ago and was suprised ;) Ours was used in downtown St. Augustine in the late 1800's to add oil to the oil burning lamps that were through out the city ;)

mantis007 March 07, 2008 00:25

I see you have a ladder in your listening room too!

We have a fruit picking ladder from a local farm in ours.

Great minds think alike.

linnie01 March 05, 2008 16:52

Tony how did you analyze your listening room to determine correct acoustic panel placement?

If the SLP-05 components are implemented in your system will the Fusion Audio Enchanter be used on the two chassis?

Pierre

lapierre March 05, 2008 04:43

Thanks Lapierre. I tried several tubes, Raytheaon 5751, Tele's, Tungsol etc.. and just decided to spend the $$ on the M10's. I based this on what others here have written about the M10's and the Calypso. The M10's were worth the $500 ;)

I had my now sold Supratek Burgundy's on the 5A's and they were outstanding. The are a 4 chassis set that took up too much space so I tried some Pass 600.5 monos and only had them for 2 weeks. I prefer tube amps with the 5A's. I got the Cary's based again on user reviews and am VERY happy with them. They have quiet a bit more drive that the Supra's and the 5A's never sound compressed at higher listening levels. I think the Carys are excellent with the 5A's and won't be looking for other amps in the foreseeable future ;)

mantis007 March 02, 2008 05:32

Impressive Tony.

How did you decide on purchasing the Mullard M10 Master series 12ax7 and Tungsol 6922's?

What other amps did you consider for the 5As?

lapierre March 01, 2008 05:37

System edited: new Cary 211m AE amps, Marigo Apperation 5.8 digital cable, Boston Tuning block

mantis007 February 28, 2008 15:16

That's a very nice system Tony. I'm very impressed with the vibration control and room treatments to compliment those great components. Nicely done!

hi5harry October 06, 2007 23:19

thanks guys ;) I like all sorts of music. Mostly vocal jazz, 50-60's jazz, progressive rock etc.. I'll post some more(better) pics when I get back from RMAF.
Tony

mantis007 October 05, 2007 12:40

I really enjoyed the 5As that I listened to at the dealer's showroom. Very coherent, top to bottom.

Nice system!

Do you have pics of the listening area?

Joey

joey_v October 05, 2007 03:55

Impressive. Nice match of equipment. What music do you like?

shadorne October 05, 2007 02:15