If anyone is interested... my review of the Strata Mini (vs ML Summit, sort of)...

Joey_V
Joey_V Posts: 8,552
edited November 2006 in 2 Channel Audio
Here it is guys... enjoy the rather long read.

Strata Mini (vs ML Summits, sort of.. but not really)

Thanks,
Joey
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited November 2006
    You need to bring those over so I can do an in home demo ;):D
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited November 2006
    That is a very inspirational review Joey. Very nice indeed. They should give you some commission for spreading the word.

    Mike
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited November 2006
    So. . . sounds like you believe these to be superior to the LSi15s?!?

    Just seeing if I should add these to my wish list, should I get a good bonus this year. Nice review, I'm exhausted just reading it. Did you get carpal tunnel?
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited November 2006
    grrr I want a pair.
    Never Forget
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    edited November 2006
    Very nice,well thought review pal,So I gather the Summit's are safe for awhile ? WAF factor on those are off the charts,beautifull looking speaks and priced right.Who here is going to be first to pop the cherry on those speaks ?
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited November 2006
    AndyGwis wrote:
    Did you get carpal tunnel?
    Joey types REALLY FAST. Sounds like a machine gun :eek:
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited November 2006
    Thanks all...

    Victor.. I'm thinking about the inhome demo. I am in ground floor but I have 1/2 set of stairs leading down...

    I dont want to underwhelm you either so I have to make sure everything is perfect over here. I'm going to touch base with you in a week or 2, I need to get another preamp going here.

    We need more power...

    Joey
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited November 2006
    Halo wrote:
    Joey types REALLY FAST. Sounds like a machine gun :eek:

    Ratatattatatatatatatatatatataa...

    Joey
    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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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited November 2006
    tonyb wrote:
    Very nice,well thought review pal,So I gather the Summit's are safe for awhile ? WAF factor on those are off the charts,beautifull looking speaks and priced right.Who here is going to be first to pop the cherry on those speaks ?

    TonyB

    I still gotta hear your Legacys... sorry I wasnt able to make it 2 weekends ago. I'll be in Huntley again this next weekend... not the one coming up, but the one after. I have Family Practice shelf exams next friday... wish me luck.

    I gotta stop surfing these boards...

    Joey
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited November 2006
    Joey_V wrote:

    We need more power...

    Joey
    I have two TAD-60's. Picked up #2 earlier tonight :D

    Small tubes (U7's & X7's) have been ordered. :cool:

    Waiting to hear back from Frank at Signal Cable to be "set". ;)

    You could always bring 'em over to my pad for the demo :)
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited November 2006
    Halo wrote:
    I have two TAD-60's. Picked up #2 earlier tonight :D

    Small tubes (U7's & X7's) have been ordered. :cool:

    Waiting to hear back from Frank at Signal Cable to be "set". ;)

    You could always bring 'em over to my pad for the demo :)

    Victor...

    My back would hurt real bad... and they come in CRATES!! Who packs in crates?! I thought the stupid wooden braces were gong to give me splinters!

    JOey
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited November 2006
    Where there's a will ther's a way Joey. You wouldn't be asked to lug it all by yourself. I may not be able to lend a hand but plenty of others are. How else would I get all the crap I have moved around? :)
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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited November 2006
    Awesome review Joey.

    I too was thinking about that back wall... I would think being concrete or tile it would produce some nasty reflections. Have you tried bass traps in the corners or on the wall at all?
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited November 2006
    Victor..

    I suppose it is within the realm of possibility. I'll see when I have time off, I'll get back to you in a week or two.... after my exams.

    Michael..

    The back wall is probably a source of some audio distortion (aka early reflections) but it's good as it is and I'm getting some good audio reproduction in here. I will think more about cleaning up the front with some deflectors/absorbers/traps when I get my real place.

    Thanks!

    JOey
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    edited November 2006
    Anytime Joey,just try and give me alittle notice.Good luck on the boards pal!
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