My Wife Bought Me New Speakers for my Birthday

doctor r
doctor r Posts: 837
edited April 2012 in 2 Channel Audio
Actually she decided it was Ok for me to buy some new ones, but since my system is in the central part of the house the WAF had to be part of this equation. I recently spent some time with a set of Tyler D3s in my system that were being sold locally. They sounded very nice but the previous owners had Ty apply a very red stain to them that did not work in our environment and their sound was clean but a little laid back for my system. I attended the Axpona audio show here in Jacksonville in March and really liked the sound in the the Audio Physic (AP) distributor's room. Subsequently during my speaker search I came across an opportunity to audition and acquire a pair of the AP Tempo speakers. I received them yesterday and spent last evening with a large smile on my face. They have brought my system to a new more involving level. They are a three way design with laterally firing base drivers that in their opposite motion cancel out cabinet vibration. The sound stage is wider and deeper than I thought they would produce and the detail they express is exactly what I was looking for. (And the wife approved :mrgreen:)

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integrated w/DAC module Gryphon Diablo 300
server Wolf Alpha 3SX
phono pre Dynamic Sounds Associates Phono II
turntable/tonearms Origin Live Sovereign Mk3 dual arm, Origin Live Enterprise Mk4, Origin Live Illustrious Mk3c
cartridges Miyajima Madake, Ortofon Windfeld Ti, Ortofon
speakers Rockport Mira II
cables Synergistic Research Cables, Gryphon VPI XLR, Sablon 2020 USB
rack Adona Eris 6dw
ultrasonic cleaner Degritter
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,647
    edited April 2012
    Those look SWEEEEET

    CONGRATS
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited April 2012
    Sexy.
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,144
    edited April 2012
    Nice speaks and system. Are those power cables really white or are they glowing?
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited April 2012
    Awesome. Congrats on the nice speakers and HAPPY B-DAY!
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited April 2012
    Love it. I may need to trip to your house too hear it.

    Speakers
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    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
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    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • doctor r
    doctor r Posts: 837
    edited April 2012
    Thank you all

    Maxamillian - they are actually silver woven material on the outside (Zu Mother Cables) that decided to have a fun reaction with the camera flash.

    Steve - you are welcome anytime. Maybe we can get RT1 to migrate south and all get together

    Anyone who listened to my monitors at Polkfest last fall and might be interested - they are for sale.
    integrated w/DAC module Gryphon Diablo 300
    server Wolf Alpha 3SX
    phono pre Dynamic Sounds Associates Phono II
    turntable/tonearms Origin Live Sovereign Mk3 dual arm, Origin Live Enterprise Mk4, Origin Live Illustrious Mk3c
    cartridges Miyajima Madake, Ortofon Windfeld Ti, Ortofon
    speakers Rockport Mira II
    cables Synergistic Research Cables, Gryphon VPI XLR, Sablon 2020 USB
    rack Adona Eris 6dw
    ultrasonic cleaner Degritter
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  • doctor r
    doctor r Posts: 837
    edited April 2012
    The power strip is a CryoParts Power Strip II that was made for me by Lee Weiland (www.cryo-parts.com) just before his untimely passing last August.
    integrated w/DAC module Gryphon Diablo 300
    server Wolf Alpha 3SX
    phono pre Dynamic Sounds Associates Phono II
    turntable/tonearms Origin Live Sovereign Mk3 dual arm, Origin Live Enterprise Mk4, Origin Live Illustrious Mk3c
    cartridges Miyajima Madake, Ortofon Windfeld Ti, Ortofon
    speakers Rockport Mira II
    cables Synergistic Research Cables, Gryphon VPI XLR, Sablon 2020 USB
    rack Adona Eris 6dw
    ultrasonic cleaner Degritter
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  • W WALDECKER
    W WALDECKER Posts: 900
    edited April 2012
    I used to own Audiophysic Spark 1V's. AP makes world class loudspeakers and the floorstander's image as good as any small stand mounted loudspeaker that i have ever listened to.Happy Birthday indeed !
    Rogue Audio stereo 100 tube amplifier - Lector Zoe preamplifier with 6H30 pi's
    .Audience AU24SE speaker and ic cables- Chord Qutest DAC - Black Cat Silverstar II 75ohm digital cable-Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Signature system with large bass cabinets to accommodate 10" Seas magnesium woofers.2xhmpsuownoj.jpg
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited April 2012
    Enjoy your new speakers and happy birthday.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited April 2012
    Congrats & Happy Birthday!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • pietro944
    pietro944 Posts: 720
    edited April 2012
    I luv that carpet(lol)......just kidding.....CONGRATS!
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited April 2012
    Congrats
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • Tbone289
    Tbone289 Posts: 661
    edited April 2012
    Oh, those are lovely.
    2.1: PC>Schiit Gungnir MB>Schiit Freya Noval>NAD C-270>Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1, HSU STF-2 5.1: HDMI Bitstream>Denon AVR-1910>polkaudio RTE55, CS350-LS, RT3, HSU STF-2, Visio M55-F0
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,287
    edited April 2012
    Sweet WOW factor, sweet wife...Happy B-day
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • doctor r
    doctor r Posts: 837
    edited April 2012
    Few more hours on the setup tonight and it seems to really be opening up. The speakers were used, but after 24 hoursmtheynsound better. Maybe just acclimation, maybe my insanity, either way after today at work this was great to come home to. Thanks everyone for your kind words.
    Just switched to vinyl and ............ it could be a late night.
    Rick
    integrated w/DAC module Gryphon Diablo 300
    server Wolf Alpha 3SX
    phono pre Dynamic Sounds Associates Phono II
    turntable/tonearms Origin Live Sovereign Mk3 dual arm, Origin Live Enterprise Mk4, Origin Live Illustrious Mk3c
    cartridges Miyajima Madake, Ortofon Windfeld Ti, Ortofon
    speakers Rockport Mira II
    cables Synergistic Research Cables, Gryphon VPI XLR, Sablon 2020 USB
    rack Adona Eris 6dw
    ultrasonic cleaner Degritter
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,965
    edited April 2012
    Congrats on the new speaks Doc., they sure do look purdy. Nice setup you have there btw. Happiness comes in small doses so soak it up bro.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited April 2012
    cool beans. enjoy Rick.

    RT1
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited April 2012
    Nice rug! :smile:
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,499
    edited April 2012
    Congrats on the new speakers Rick! Nice! Isn't their slogan "No Loss of Fine Detail?" Read that in a review IIRC.
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,965
    edited April 2012
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Nice rug! :smile:

    I dunno man, after a few beers that rug would make my head spin.:cheesygrin:
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2012
    Very, very nice man. Happy Birthday!
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited April 2012
    tonyb wrote: »
    I dunno man, after a few beers that rug would make my head spin.:cheesygrin:

    It enhances the audio experience..... :wink:
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • doctor r
    doctor r Posts: 837
    edited April 2012
    It helps keep me from drinking and spinning vinyl which I think my cartridge appreciates. :rolleyes:
    integrated w/DAC module Gryphon Diablo 300
    server Wolf Alpha 3SX
    phono pre Dynamic Sounds Associates Phono II
    turntable/tonearms Origin Live Sovereign Mk3 dual arm, Origin Live Enterprise Mk4, Origin Live Illustrious Mk3c
    cartridges Miyajima Madake, Ortofon Windfeld Ti, Ortofon
    speakers Rockport Mira II
    cables Synergistic Research Cables, Gryphon VPI XLR, Sablon 2020 USB
    rack Adona Eris 6dw
    ultrasonic cleaner Degritter
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,965
    edited April 2012
    Who spins vinyl without drinking ? Kinda like peanutbutter and jelley, they just go together.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • Cougar
    Cougar Posts: 10
    edited April 2012
    Congratulations. Those are beautiful.
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  • brianle
    brianle Posts: 572
    edited April 2012
    what a "keeper" wife :))
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