GR Research Alpha LS

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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited April 2007
    Looks beautiful Russ. Congrats!
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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited April 2007
    Definately an amazing speaker. I demo'd a couple lower designs / prototypes with CSS Bob and nothing but amazing results. A CSS kit may pretty soon be replacing my LSi's. I just know if they put together another northwest audio meet it'll be the end of all sanity from here on.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited April 2007
    Wow. Nice speakers. They look impressive. (And I bet they sound better)

    Early, already looking for your next last speaker? ;)
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited April 2007
    Russ - those are just amazing! I was really considering some Madisound kit speakers for my new HT system, but maybe I should look into the GR kits as an option!
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    HTrookie wrote: »
    Early, already looking for your next last speaker? ;)

    I, along with everyone else probably, was thinking the same thing. Didn't Early proclaim to be DONE and in audio nirvana two months (and about four upgrades) ago?

    I love it when that happens. I'm also "Done" once I get my Thiel tweeter rebuilt and my new source in place. . . until I find a good deal on a better source, better speakers, a power conditioner, a new stand. . . or anything else that I find at the right time, right price.

    Congrats again, Russ.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2007
    Breathtaking. Awesome Russ.
    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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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited April 2007
    AndyGwis wrote: »
    I, along with everyone else probably, was thinking the same thing. Didn't Early proclaim to be DONE and in audio nirvana two months (and about four upgrades) ago?

    I love it when that happens. I'm also "Done" once I get my Thiel tweeter rebuilt and my new source in place. . . until I find a good deal on a better source, better speakers, a power conditioner, a new stand. . . or anything else that I find at the right time, right price.

    Congrats again, Russ.

    Whoa, there. I haven't bought anything (yet), nor do I plan to. I'm just drooling like the rest of you guys. Even if I wanted to buy them, it's waaaaayyy out of my price range (<$1K). I am very, very curious, though, how they would sound in my room.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    I was just busting the proverbial balls a bit, Early. I think you did upgrade something within weeks of proclaiming I'M DONE and/or Audio Nirvana, if memory serves me correctly.

    I'm as guilty as anyone of that as well, tho. It's part of the fun and the justification process to say "this is it for a while."
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited April 2007
    Early B. wrote: »
    I am very, very curious, though, how they would sound in my room.

    Yep and somehow Bro that curiousity causes green stuff to leave your bank account! LOL:D :p
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited April 2007
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Breathtaking. Awesome Russ.

    Steve,

    I know you like to change things up speaker wise every couple of years - and with your recent threads regarding 'looking' for that next speaker.....

    I would give SERIOUS thought to either the LS6 or LS9 Focus Line Source from av123. They should be shipping fairly soon, I heard the LS6 and it's mind boggling. It's the smaller of the two, but measured flat down to 19Hz in an 'average' listening room.

    Attached, a pic of an un finished cab for the LS9 and a prototype release of the LS6.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    Can you briefly explain the concept of Line Source? I'm still learning all this stuff.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited April 2007
    Come on over, I'll let them explain it themselves in person - won't take long.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    I may take you up on that. When's a good day/time? Just email me and I'll head out there sometime soon. They look awesome, BTW.

    Oh, and can I brink my Indigo girls CD for a demo?!?
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited April 2007
    I think Doug, dkg999 is coming in town Weds or Thurs, maybe we can make it a threesome? ;)
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2007
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    Steve,

    I know you like to change things up speaker wise every couple of years - and with your recent threads regarding 'looking' for that next speaker.....

    I would give SERIOUS thought to either the LS6 or LS9 Focus Line Source from av123. They should be shipping fairly soon, I heard the LS6 and it's mind boggling. It's the smaller of the two, but measured flat down to 19Hz in an 'average' listening room.

    Attached, a pic of an un finished cab for the LS9 and a prototype release of the LS6.

    Cheers,
    Russ

    I'll definitely consider these, I'm open to do something BIG this time, and I figure speakers would provide the biggest change.
    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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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,243
    edited April 2007
    steveinaz wrote: »
    I'll definitely consider these, I'm open to do something BIG this time, and I figure speakers would provide the biggest change.

    As if a new pool wasn't enough..... :rolleyes: ;)

    Wes
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2007
    I-SIG wrote: »
    As if a new pool wasn't enough..... :rolleyes: ;)

    Wes

    Just think of the speakers I could have bought with that $35 grand.....:D
    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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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited April 2007
    I think Doug, dkg999 is coming in town Weds or Thurs, maybe we can make it a threesome?
    This statement evokes fear, digust, intrigue, etc.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited July 2007
    Headed for the chopping block - my RTi10's are a better fit for the large family room asthetically, and these are TOO big for my cave...... Jack Johnson, Ben Harper etc overload the room, too much bass. I've alread got the woofer section padded down 10db under 200Hz. Thinking of going with a small floorstander, or maybe some monitors and getting back to listening, instead of tweaking.

    Interested parties contact me, Club Polk price will be substantially less than when they hit the 'gon (soon).

    Cheers,
    Russ

    I'm done, yeah yeah yeah.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited July 2007
    Early. . . I mean. . . Sid "the Kid". . . I mean. . . Russ, say it ain't so!!

    You should look into some Thiel CS 1.2s. They're fabulous!
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited July 2007
    Been there, done that. Apparently audio isn't a destination for me, it's a neverending journey, and I'm fine with that. I'm thinking Opera or Sonus Faber again, maybe Triangle.

    Alphas are for sale, contact me with questions.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2007
    Where can one get a pair of those?
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited July 2007
    McKinney, TX.

    I own the last pair made. Danny is designing two different arrays based on the Alpha design for AV123, as mentioned earlier in the post.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2007
    RuSsMaN wrote: »
    McKinney, TX.

    I own the last pair made. Danny is designing two different arrays based on the Alpha design for AV123, as mentioned earlier in the post.

    Sorry . Missed that. Thanks and enjoy.

    Found THIS thread on the AV123 version.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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