New toy alert!!!!

soundfreak1
soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
in Vintage Speakers
Just got home 2hrs ago with a pair of A/D/S 1590 series 2. All I can say so far is WOW!
Main Rig:
Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
MIT exp 1 ic's
Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
AQ kingcobra ic's
OPPO 83 CDP
Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
ADS L1590/2 Biamped
MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • lawdogg
    lawdogg Posts: 455
    Congrats!!!
    <3 my 3.1TLs

    I will fix your shifted magnets for free. :)
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    Congrats I love my a/d/s speakers!
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    Thanks. These things are outrageous.
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,801
    yes, good things.
    what are you using for amplification with them?
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    Using Krell KAV250A
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    I like new toys
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,801
    Technically old-new toys (or new-to-him toys).
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited November 2016
    Having trouble posting picts. Won't upload. I'll work on it.
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    3gnc04to3mos.jpg
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • Thorton
    Thorton Posts: 1,324
    soundfreak1 wrote: »
    3gnc04to3mos.jpg

    Congrats! They look nice.
    _____________________________________________________________________________________________
    Ethernet Filter: GigaFOILv4 with Keces P3 LPS
    Source: Roon via ethernet to DAC interface
    DAC: Bricasti M1SE
    Pre/Pro: Marantz AV8805
    Tube Preamp Buffer: Tortuga TPB.V1
    Amp1: Nord One NC1200DM Signature, Amp2: W4S MC-5, AMP3: W4S MMC-7
    Front: Salk SoundScape 8's, Center: Salk SoundScape C7
    Surround: Polk FXIA6, Surround Back: Polk RTIA9, Atmos: Polk 70-RT
    Subs: 2 - Rythmik F25's
    IC & Speaker Cables: Acoustic Zen, Wireworld, Signal Cable
    Power Cables: Acoustic Zen, Wireworld, PS Audio
    Room Treatments: GIK Acoustics
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    After my 3rd listening session, OMG are these amazing, the best sounding speakers I've ever owned.
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,151
    I owned a set of ADS towers like that a long time ago. I loved their sound too. I hated !!!!!! to sell them but needed the room and I owned much nicer speakers then and still today.

    I almost didn't buy them due to NOT SEEING a yard sale sign. My wife saw a sign on one of our Sat. rounds of just going to certain sales I thought might be interesting for stereo stuff. Nancy said there's a sale back there on that street we just past. I said sure , what the heck. I quickly turned around and was at the sale in 2 min.. A bunch of junk up near the road but I said we turned around so lets get out and look closer. Nothing to see in all the junk up by the road but up IN the bushes at the house I spotted them and KNEW exactly what they were. They had Monster cable still hooked up to them and pin connectors at the other ends . The cable was green inside so I knew they were OLD style cables (junk). No price on them so I asked a young guy what they wanted for the speakers.
    MOM..how much for dads' old speakers ? .....She yelled back....5.00 for the two.

    I gave her 20.00 and the speakers had the metal grills on them that needed just a little TLC and all speakers worked fine.

    One of my BLESSINGS FROM ABOVE for sure !! I almost bought another pair for 300.00 I think they were, but I just didn't have the money to buy a set of TIME WINDOWS ..AND...the second ( that I have seen in person and wanted to buy) set of BEAUTIFUL cherry cabinet ADS towers at the same time. That hurt my guts that day , leaving the ADS perfect towers behind.

    I bought a set of L810,s years ago I believe for not much ( 40.00's I think from Salvation Army ) yes, I think that's correct, but one speaker has a crossover problem. I know all the speakers work, There's just a dead component in the crossover.I need to get on that and replace all the components! I took the one out but never bought new components. I wanted to get info from THIS forum again on as to what to replace what with it's newer brand without going into a lot of money. Just like before, a middle of the bunch quality replacement parts.

    These have cloth grills though. I LOVE the metal ones.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • Moose68Bash
    Moose68Bash Posts: 3,843
    @soundfreak1,

    Well done!

    Congratulations and happy listening.
    Family Room, Innuos Statement streamer (Roon Core) with Morrow Audio USB cable to McIntosh MC 2700 pre with DC2 Digital Audio Module; AQ Sky XLRs to CAT 600.2 dualmono amp, Morrow Elite Speaker Cables to NOLA Baby Grand Reference Gold 3 speakers. Power source for all components: Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One with dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel.

    Exercise Room, Innuos Streamer via Cat 6 cable connection to PS Audio PerfectWave MkII DAC w/Bridge II, AQ King Cobra RCAs to Perreaux PMF3150 amp (fully restored and upgraded by Jeffrey Jackson, Precision Audio Labs), Supra Rondo 4x2.5 Speaker Cables to SDA 1Cs (Vr3 Mods Xovers and other mods.), Dreadnaught with Supra Rondo 4x2.5 interconnect cables by Vr3 Mods. Power for each component from dedicated 20 amp circuit to main panel, except Innuos Statement powered from Silver Circle Audio Pure Power One.

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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    Have had some time now to get familiar with them and at this point I can think for the life of me of a pair of speakers I have ever heard that I would replace them with. (At least within twice the price I couldn't afford). The detail, presence, accuracy, and dynamic impact of each instrument is simply amazing. I think you can stick a fork in me as I am well done! Strongly recommend getting your ears on a pair if you can. Beautiful to boot.
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
    Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
    AQ kingcobra ic's
    OPPO 83 CDP
    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
    Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
    Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
    ADS L1590/2 Biamped
    MIT exps2 speaker cable
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,081
    Glad you found a pair that are game changers! Enjoy!
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