Usher MD2
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I also happened to have the BoX some years ago as well. LoL.
I hooked them up to my Usher 777 bookies. My listening preferences have changed a lot. I like single ended amps and the low volume detail they are capable of.
I did not plan on buying the BoX today either. I have no cables to hook any of this stuff up with.
Oh man... No Eiba 2's... Did you pick up what I think you did?
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When I left the house today, I never dreamed I would have come home with these. The Elba 2 are simply fantastic, especially for the money, but I just couldn’t turn these down...though I came close for financial reasons.
Listening to Norah Jones now and the vocals are just...Wow! “Come Away With Me” just started playing. Just beautiful.Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden -
When I left the house today, I never dreamed I would have come home with these. The Elba 2 are simply fantastic, especially for the money, but I just couldn’t turn these down...though I came close for financial reasons.
Listening to Norah Jones now and the vocals are just...Wow! “Come Away With Me” just started playing. Just beautiful.
That Norah Jones album is the first one I play on any new equipment.
Congrats on the new speakers, what are they?2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A -
When I left the house today, I never dreamed I would have come home with these. The Elba 2 are simply fantastic, especially for the money, but I just couldn’t turn these down...though I came close for financial reasons.
Listening to Norah Jones now and the vocals are just...Wow! “Come Away With Me” just started playing. Just beautiful.
Congratulations! I think the Fiesole 2 are true end game territory. In the right room, these produce some of the best imaging I think I've heard. Enjoy them, just in time for the holiday.Analog: MoFi MasterTracker > MoFi UltraDeck > Sutherland 20/20
Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
MastersounD Dueventi > Rosso Fiorentino Certaldo or Arcam rHead > Hifiman HE4XX
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Congratulations Paul!"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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"The design of the novelty inherits its first version more than 10 years ago. The cabinet still uses a mix of materials with different mechanical characteristics. This time, it adds aluminum side panels and an updated brace system, complete with rubber elements. The damped front panel is made in a sandwich structure of thick aluminum and HDF. Sound diffusing surfaces are applied inside the cabinet, combined with three different types of sound absorbing materials."
Nice and congratulations!
George / NJ
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Custom Steve Wilson 1m UPOCC Interconnect
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Custom Ribbon Speaker Cables, 5ft long, 4N Copper, 14awg, ultra low inductance
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That Norah Jones album is the first one I play on any new equipment.
Congrats on the new speakers, what are they?
Rosso Fiorentino Fiesole 2.displayname wrote: »
Congratulations! I think the Fiesole 2 are true end game territory. In the right room, these produce some of the best imaging I think I've heard. Enjoy them, just in time for the holiday.
Definitely end game territory for me. That played into my decision to go ahead and spend the money now and get them. You've heard the Elba 2, so you know how nice they are, but the Fiesole is simply better (which it should be given the price difference). The only negatives for me are 1) I prefer floorstanders aesthetically and 2) I'll eventually need to upgrade my stands.Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden -
When I left the house today, I never dreamed I would have come home with these. The Elba 2 are simply fantastic, especially for the money, but I just couldn’t turn these down...though I came close for financial reasons.
Listening to Norah Jones now and the vocals are just...Wow! “Come Away With Me” just started playing. Just beautiful.
Paul,
Very nice!!!
“Come away with me”. Was that was you heard when Skip hooked up the bookies? I mean. It did go with you. Hehehe.
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Halen you need to post a pic of those beautiful MD2's in their new home.Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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Hope I didn't have a hand in sending you down this rabbit hole
Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
Puritan PSM156 -
Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
Puritan PSM156 -
Hope I didn't have a hand in sending you down this rabbit hole
I’d give you credit, not blame😁
But yes, you have had a hand in it. The first time I heard your MD2 (which I helped Skip move yesterday) was at least a beginning down the hole.Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden -
These stands are serious too! As the Ushers that rest upon them !
(Great surrounds)"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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I always like those Usher stands as they allow to set perfect listening heights2-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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Those are INSANE surrounds. Beautiful stands!Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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No kidding to the insane surrounds. Like the stands as well
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Those are INSANE surrounds. Beautiful stands!
Yes and they compliment my mains so well! Movies are a hoot! Another set of speakers I doubt I will part with !
Anxious for your take on the new little guys ! They look amazing and betting they sound amazing too!"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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Halen, do you still own the CP777's
https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/146962/welcome-usher-cp-777-diamond2-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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Ron,
I do. Pretty much the only thing I kept. I wanna be like THJ, so I am using for surround duty too! Hehehe
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Ron,
I do. Pretty much the only thing I kept. I wanna be like THJ, so I am using for surround duty too! Hehehe
Those are beautiful!"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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I was also joking, I do not use those as surrounds. Haha. The Usher bookies are still sitting in a closet collecting dust. My kiddos are older now, 5 and 2 but not old enough for me to put out the bookies yet.
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i would place a fenced containment area around them.
Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
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I was also joking, I do not use those as surrounds. Haha. The Usher bookies are still sitting in a closet collecting dust. My kiddos are older now, 5 and 2 but not old enough for me to put out the bookies yet.
Cheers.
They are NOT BOOKIES!!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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Every time I see pics of those speakers I think elephant perched on a stick. They are massive!
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Think my bookies are a tad smaller but I’d still use those as surrounds in a minute!I was also joking, I do not use those as surrounds. Haha. The Usher bookies are still sitting in a closet collecting dust. My kiddos are older now, 5 and 2 but not old enough for me to put out the bookies yet.
Cheers."if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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tophatjohnny wrote: »
Think my bookies are a tad smaller but I’d still use those as surrounds in a minute!I was also joking, I do not use those as surrounds. Haha. The Usher bookies are still sitting in a closet collecting dust. My kiddos are older now, 5 and 2 but not old enough for me to put out the bookies yet.
Cheers.
As when Halen feels safe with 82lb speakers on stands...the CP777's will make great surrounds2-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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txcoastal1 wrote: »tophatjohnny wrote: »
Think my bookies are a tad smaller but I’d still use those as surrounds in a minute!I was also joking, I do not use those as surrounds. Haha. The Usher bookies are still sitting in a closet collecting dust. My kiddos are older now, 5 and 2 but not old enough for me to put out the bookies yet.
Cheers.
As when Halen feels safe with 82lb speakers on stands...the CP777's will make great surrounds
They are back breakers for sure. And having a honey badger as a son. Not good to have out.
Mean time. These are beauties!!
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I went searching through every closet and unopened boxes in my home. I still have quite a few boxes not opened yet since I built this house last year. Luckily, I still have a pair of Kimbers I got from EnderShadow. I think.
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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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Congrats on the pick up Halen
And the Fiesole 2 look superb as well PaulMagico 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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