They did a good job with 'em, too -- I really didn't do very much of the work. I did smoke test 'em, though. They were a little young to really be ready for working with lethal B+ voltages on the plates of the 2A3s!
I haven't heard the current iteration -- I heard the original way, way back in the late 1990s. It was pretty respectable -- the 2A3 amplifiers outperformed the original, though, in every respect (as they should). They cost more, too, though.
What do you think of the Klipsch reference RB-61? 95db sensitivity.
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My goal with the ACA buy is to try full range single drivers, but I wouldn't mind also trying efficient 2-ways. So, my questions are:
Any recommendations on single drivers and corresponding plans or kits? If I build something, I would prefer narrow baffle width and smallish footprint generally. I don't mind going vertical 8' or less. Simple is better and basic plywood is cool. I do have a shop and tools but don't have a lot of floor space in the listening room. Maybe Frugel-horns? I don't want to spend untold hours on this - I just want to whip up something basic and see how I like the low power approach.
Opinions on how Zu Omen's might match up? Other Zu's?
Other systems - either single driver or 2-way - for <$800ish used? I don't have much floor space, so corner horns are not possible.
I do have pairs of Hartley 220MSG 10" and 207MSG 7" FR (ferrite, not alnico), but they're packed up to sell and I sorta doubt they're efficient enough anyway. Here is an interesting system, but I think I would prefer something without a crossover. Looks like I'd need to add a phase plug somehow too. Any thoughts/experiences?
Thanks for any help,
Craig
Den: Rega RP6 * AT33PTGII * Budgie SUT * Jolida jd9 * Roon (Sonic Transporter) * PS Audio DirectStream Jr. * Joule-Electra LA-100 mkIII * Sunfire Signature II * PSAudio Power Plant 3 * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 1.2 Office: Roon * Sonore UltraRendu (LPS-1, WW Plat7, Iso Regen, Lush) * ProJect Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * PSA Dectet * DH Labs Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354 Beach: Music Hall MMF5.1se * Speed Box II * DL103r * Lounge Copla/LCRIII * W4S Sonos * Schiit Yggdrasil * Belles 20a Pre * First Watt F5 Clone * PSA Dectet * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 2.3tl
My goal with the ACA buy is to try full range single drivers, but I wouldn't mind also trying efficient 2-ways. So, my questions are:
Any recommendations on single drivers and corresponding plans or kits? If I build something, I would prefer narrow baffle width and smallish footprint generally. I don't mind going vertical 8' or less. Simple is better and basic plywood is cool. I do have a shop and tools but don't have a lot of floor space in the listening room. Maybe Frugel-horns? I don't want to spend untold hours on this - I just want to whip up something basic and see how I like the low power approach.
Opinions on how Zu Omen's might match up? Other Zu's?
Other systems - either single driver or 2-way - for <$800ish used? I don't have much floor space, so corner horns are not possible.
I do have pairs of Hartley 220MSG 10" and 207MSG 7" FR (ferrite, not alnico), but they're packed up to sell and I sorta doubt they're efficient enough anyway. Here is an interesting system, but I think I would prefer something without a crossover. Looks like I'd need to add a phase plug somehow too. Any thoughts/experiences?
Thanks for any help,
Craig
How much of your money would you like us to spend?
For all-in kits, Fostex has some cool ones; check www.madisound.com
For cut-your-own... well... a folded, tapered TQWT (or a non-folded one, if you have the vertical clearance) is relatively straightforward to build (well, not for me -- nothing's pretty when I build it!) and is capable of good performance with myriad drivers.
You've doubtless seen my Bob Brines designed folded, tapered mass-loaded TQWTs loaded with the venerable Radio Shack 40-1354 twincones, yes? If not, they look like this...
I had these enclosures built for me from Baltic birch plywood, BTW.
I would expect the Zus to be a reasonable match -- they do tend to (heh-heh) polarize people. Tekton, if memory serves, has some pretty sensitive and simple loudspeakers, too (as well as some non-simple ones).
Also, you might want to think about a full-range driver (ahem - let's be honest: "extended range" driver) with a supertweeter. Get a nice, sensitive sweet sounding tweeter (there're quite a few options, new or vintage, at many price points) and cross it in very high first order with a good quality capacitor and an L-pad to adjust to taste.
In seriousness -- at a quick glance, it looks like it makes some of the points I like to reinforce about matching loudspeakers to amps with high output impedance (low damping factor). I didn't see anything clearly and blatantly wrong or stupid, so the prognosis is good.
I am a single driver fan myself, but they are not for everyone. Single driver speakers will not give you ear bleed SPLs, nor can they produce chest thumping bass. If you can accept their limitations, then you may find that the right single driver speaker can deliver a mid-range goodness that is only equaled by the finest multi-way speakers, but at a very modest cost.
Or, if you want something smaller, the Frugel Horn mk3 with the Alpair 7 might do.
If you chose either of these drivers, there are serious caveats about break-in and installation. Some users have complained about driver failure which IMO was entirely due to operator error. I can elaborate if you want to pursue these drivers.
If you want to try a really cheap project, there is a project on DIYaudio.com using either dual Vifa TC9FD-8 or single Dayton PA-130-8 drivers in a Karlsonator style box built with foam core board!
Wow, thanks @mhardy6647! Very helpful. Much reading to do.
Single Full Range
I picked up a pair of 40-1354a's for $32 and am thinking maybe a non-folded ML TQWT, although I prefer the proportions of your folded ones. I do have some birch plywood but it's 3/4 I think. Did your builder use 1" or double-up? They look very substantial.
Tekton's
I really would like to try the Double Impact, but paying $3k AND waiting months for delivery makes it much much less appealing.
Zu's
I think I'll monitor on-the-line for used Omens and buy if there's a very good value.
Supertweeters
I will read up and may try adding later.
Thanks again for all the info.
Den: Rega RP6 * AT33PTGII * Budgie SUT * Jolida jd9 * Roon (Sonic Transporter) * PS Audio DirectStream Jr. * Joule-Electra LA-100 mkIII * Sunfire Signature II * PSAudio Power Plant 3 * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 1.2 Office: Roon * Sonore UltraRendu (LPS-1, WW Plat7, Iso Regen, Lush) * ProJect Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * PSA Dectet * DH Labs Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354 Beach: Music Hall MMF5.1se * Speed Box II * DL103r * Lounge Copla/LCRIII * W4S Sonos * Schiit Yggdrasil * Belles 20a Pre * First Watt F5 Clone * PSA Dectet * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 2.3tl
It is kind of our (the Forum's) ACA, not mine per se -- and it's warmed up and waitin' to go to your abode at our earliest mutual opportunity (or shipped in a box, if necessary)!
I am a single driver fan myself, but they are not for everyone. Single driver speakers will not give you ear bleed SPLs, nor can they produce chest thumping bass. If you can accept their limitations, then you may find that the right single driver speaker can deliver a mid-range goodness that is only equaled by the finest multi-way speakers, but at a very modest cost.
Or, if you want something smaller, the Frugel Horn mk3 with the Alpair 7 might do.
If you chose either of these drivers, there are serious caveats about break-in and installation. Some users have complained about driver failure which IMO was entirely due to operator error. I can elaborate if you want to pursue these drivers.
If you want to try a really cheap project, there is a project on DIYaudio.com using either dual Vifa TC9FD-8 or single Dayton PA-130-8 drivers in a Karlsonator style box built with foam core board!
Keep us posted!
Cheers, Jim
Somehow missed this post. Many thanks for the great suggestions, Jim! I'll look into those.
Den: Rega RP6 * AT33PTGII * Budgie SUT * Jolida jd9 * Roon (Sonic Transporter) * PS Audio DirectStream Jr. * Joule-Electra LA-100 mkIII * Sunfire Signature II * PSAudio Power Plant 3 * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 1.2 Office: Roon * Sonore UltraRendu (LPS-1, WW Plat7, Iso Regen, Lush) * ProJect Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * PSA Dectet * DH Labs Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354 Beach: Music Hall MMF5.1se * Speed Box II * DL103r * Lounge Copla/LCRIII * W4S Sonos * Schiit Yggdrasil * Belles 20a Pre * First Watt F5 Clone * PSA Dectet * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 2.3tl
I am a single driver fan myself, but they are not for everyone. Single driver speakers will not give you ear bleed SPLs, nor can they produce chest thumping bass. If you can accept their limitations, then you may find that the right single driver speaker can deliver a mid-range goodness that is only equaled by the finest multi-way speakers, but at a very modest cost.
Or, if you want something smaller, the Frugel Horn mk3 with the Alpair 7 might do.
If you chose either of these drivers, there are serious caveats about break-in and installation. Some users have complained about driver failure which IMO was entirely due to operator error. I can elaborate if you want to pursue these drivers.
If you want to try a really cheap project, there is a project on DIYaudio.com using either dual Vifa TC9FD-8 or single Dayton PA-130-8 drivers in a Karlsonator style box built with foam core board!
Keep us posted!
Cheers, Jim
Somehow missed this post. Many thanks for the great suggestions, Jim! I'll look into those.
This is exactly like I hoped that this thread would evolve. Lots of good information about appropriate speakers to mate with the ACA. Unfortunately, it appears that only a couple of us were able to snag one of the latest kits. Let us know how the builds go.
Thorens TD-160C; Sumiko Talisman S; Jolida JD9; Marantz CD-53; North Star Intenso;
Joule-Electra LA-100; Balanced Power Technology AC conditioner;
Odyssey Khartago monos (with most factory upgrades); Magnepan MG 3.6R
@mhardy6647 newbie question. Other than sounding anemic, presumably, at low or moderate volume levels (avoid amp clipping), is there risk of running lower efficiency speakers on a low power SET amp?
Just a placeholder until I get some higher efficiency ones of course! Please advise.
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If I had a nickel for everytime I saw that pic I'd be a gazillionaire...
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@mhardy6647 newbie question. Other than sounding anemic, presumably, at low or moderate volume levels (avoid amp clipping), is there risk of running lower efficiency speakers on a low power SET amp?
Just a placeholder until I get some higher efficiency ones of course! Please advise.
Not really. A SET will start to sound congested/strained as it slides into nonlinearity. It can be fairly unpleasant with the wrong recording
If I had a nickel for everytime I saw that pic I'd be a gazillionaire...
If didn't have all that junk, maybe I would be too.
Are you calling my Bryston DAC junk?
Did you ever use it?
Bud - Silicon Valley
Lumin X1
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 preamp, 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.
I run all my speakers on SET amps. They're all 20 watts or more so not flea power. One strange pairing is the Harbeth 30.2 with the Dueventi. At 85 db you would think the 30.2 would need more than 20 watts but they absolutely sing.
As far as single driver, I like the Omega speakers I've heard. The Emerald Physics 2.8 that I'm getting in will be going on the block eventually but I'm not sure it will fall into an attractive price point for the ACA.
Comments
What do you think of the Bottlehead SEX amp?
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Spare Room: , Antique Sound Labs Wave AV-8 Monoblocks, Tisbury Mini Passive Pre, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
I haven't heard the current iteration -- I heard the original way, way back in the late 1990s. It was pretty respectable -- the 2A3 amplifiers outperformed the original, though, in every respect (as they should). They cost more, too, though.
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Spare Room: , Antique Sound Labs Wave AV-8 Monoblocks, Tisbury Mini Passive Pre, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
or
buy the amp and use it as an excuse to get some high-sensitivity loudspeakers.
bwahahahahahahahahahahhhhaaaaaa!
(or use it as a bitchen headphone amp)
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Spare Room: , Antique Sound Labs Wave AV-8 Monoblocks, Tisbury Mini Passive Pre, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
Klipsch has got the RB-81's on sale right now for 279/each! 98db sensitivity.
Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, PASS ACA Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
Spare Room: , Antique Sound Labs Wave AV-8 Monoblocks, Tisbury Mini Passive Pre, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
Any recommendations on single drivers and corresponding plans or kits? If I build something, I would prefer narrow baffle width and smallish footprint generally. I don't mind going vertical 8' or less. Simple is better and basic plywood is cool. I do have a shop and tools but don't have a lot of floor space in the listening room. Maybe Frugel-horns? I don't want to spend untold hours on this - I just want to whip up something basic and see how I like the low power approach.
Opinions on how Zu Omen's might match up? Other Zu's?
Other systems - either single driver or 2-way - for <$800ish used? I don't have much floor space, so corner horns are not possible.
I do have pairs of Hartley 220MSG 10" and 207MSG 7" FR (ferrite, not alnico), but they're packed up to sell and I sorta doubt they're efficient enough anyway. Here is an interesting system, but I think I would prefer something without a crossover. Looks like I'd need to add a phase plug somehow too. Any thoughts/experiences?
Thanks for any help,
Craig
Office: Roon * Sonore UltraRendu (LPS-1, WW Plat7, Iso Regen, Lush) * ProJect Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * PSA Dectet * DH Labs Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354
Beach: Music Hall MMF5.1se * Speed Box II * DL103r * Lounge Copla/LCRIII * W4S Sonos * Schiit Yggdrasil * Belles 20a Pre * First Watt F5 Clone * PSA Dectet * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 2.3tl
Found this article interesting:
https://www.dhtrob.com/overige/tubefriendly_lsp_en.php
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Spare Room: , Antique Sound Labs Wave AV-8 Monoblocks, Tisbury Mini Passive Pre, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
How much of your money would you like us to spend?
For all-in kits, Fostex has some cool ones; check www.madisound.com
For cut-your-own... well... a folded, tapered TQWT (or a non-folded one, if you have the vertical clearance) is relatively straightforward to build (well, not for me -- nothing's pretty when I build it!) and is capable of good performance with myriad drivers.
You've doubtless seen my Bob Brines designed folded, tapered mass-loaded TQWTs loaded with the venerable Radio Shack 40-1354 twincones, yes? If not, they look like this...
I had these enclosures built for me from Baltic birch plywood, BTW.
I would expect the Zus to be a reasonable match -- they do tend to (heh-heh) polarize people. Tekton, if memory serves, has some pretty sensitive and simple loudspeakers, too (as well as some non-simple ones).
Also, you might want to think about a full-range driver (ahem - let's be honest: "extended range" driver) with a supertweeter. Get a nice, sensitive sweet sounding tweeter (there're quite a few options, new or vintage, at many price points) and cross it in very high first order with a good quality capacitor and an L-pad to adjust to taste.
Does any of this help any?
TL;DR
In seriousness -- at a quick glance, it looks like it makes some of the points I like to reinforce about matching loudspeakers to amps with high output impedance (low damping factor). I didn't see anything clearly and blatantly wrong or stupid, so the prognosis is good.
I'll peruse anon; thanks for providing the link.
You mentioned Frugel Horns. That might be a nice build! I can recommend the Frugal Horn XL for the Alpair 10.3 driver as a good choice. And Madison has the A 10.3 on sale now:
https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/approx-6-fullrange/markaudio-alpair-10-gold-6-full-range-gen-2/
Or, if you want something smaller, the Frugel Horn mk3 with the Alpair 7 might do.
If you chose either of these drivers, there are serious caveats about break-in and installation. Some users have complained about driver failure which IMO was entirely due to operator error. I can elaborate if you want to pursue these drivers.
If you want to try a really cheap project, there is a project on DIYaudio.com using either dual Vifa TC9FD-8 or single Dayton PA-130-8 drivers in a Karlsonator style box built with foam core board!
Keep us posted!
Cheers, Jim
Single Full Range
I picked up a pair of 40-1354a's for $32 and am thinking maybe a non-folded ML TQWT, although I prefer the proportions of your folded ones. I do have some birch plywood but it's 3/4 I think. Did your builder use 1" or double-up? They look very substantial.
Tekton's
I really would like to try the Double Impact, but paying $3k AND waiting months for delivery makes it much much less appealing.
Zu's
I think I'll monitor on-the-line for used Omens and buy if there's a very good value.
Supertweeters
I will read up and may try adding later.
Thanks again for all the info.
Office: Roon * Sonore UltraRendu (LPS-1, WW Plat7, Iso Regen, Lush) * ProJect Pre Box S2 * Pass ACA * PSA Dectet * DH Labs Q10 * Brines Folded ML-TQWT RS 40-1354
Beach: Music Hall MMF5.1se * Speed Box II * DL103r * Lounge Copla/LCRIII * W4S Sonos * Schiit Yggdrasil * Belles 20a Pre * First Watt F5 Clone * PSA Dectet * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 2.3tl
Gotcha, thanks.
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Beach: Music Hall MMF5.1se * Speed Box II * DL103r * Lounge Copla/LCRIII * W4S Sonos * Schiit Yggdrasil * Belles 20a Pre * First Watt F5 Clone * PSA Dectet * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 2.3tl
I keep making excuses why i CAN’T drive up to him.
Somehow missed this post. Many thanks for the great suggestions, Jim! I'll look into those.
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Beach: Music Hall MMF5.1se * Speed Box II * DL103r * Lounge Copla/LCRIII * W4S Sonos * Schiit Yggdrasil * Belles 20a Pre * First Watt F5 Clone * PSA Dectet * MIT S3 * Polk SRS 2.3tl
You got distracted by my drivel
Yes, a bunch of good info in Mr. Shearer's posts!
Joule-Electra LA-100; Balanced Power Technology AC conditioner;
Odyssey Khartago monos (with most factory upgrades); Magnepan MG 3.6R
https://www.madisoundspeakerstore.com/full-range-speaker-kits/fostex-bk-16-folded-horn-kit-pair/
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
Just a placeholder until I get some higher efficiency ones of course! Please advise.
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Spare Room: , Antique Sound Labs Wave AV-8 Monoblocks, Tisbury Mini Passive Pre, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
If I had a nickel for everytime I saw that pic I'd be a gazillionaire...
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Not really. A SET will start to sound congested/strained as it slides into nonlinearity. It can be fairly unpleasant with the wrong recording
If didn't have all that junk, maybe I would be too.
Are you calling my Bryston DAC junk?
Did you ever use it?
Lumin X1
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 preamp, 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.
As far as single driver, I like the Omega speakers I've heard. The Emerald Physics 2.8 that I'm getting in will be going on the block eventually but I'm not sure it will fall into an attractive price point for the ACA.