This System may last a while . . .

24

Comments

  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited May 2008
    organ wrote: »
    What brand are your mains? They look very cool. How do you like the single driver, x-overless approach compared to multi drivers? I'm thinking about getting in to them and want to add more to my list if they're in my price range. So far I've got my eyes on some Omega models. I first heard a single driver at the dealer months ago and fell in love with the sound.

    Kick **** system you got there.
    It appears to be a single or dual concentric driver, but it's not.

    Here are the specs: http://www.emeraldphysics.com/specs.htm
    specs_copy.gif
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited May 2008
    Aah, thanks guys. The specs look incredible. Those are full range monsters and super sensitive at around 100db. I bet they sound killer. Rock on!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited May 2008
    Good to hear you're enjoying your system. Nice gear you have there.

    I have not changed anything in my system for two months already...that's a record.
    _________________________________________________
    ***\\\\\........................... My Audio Journey ............................./////***

    2008 & 2010 Football Pool WINNER
    SOPA
    Thank God for different opinions. Imagine the world if we all wanted the same woman
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited May 2008
    Sweet tittie! Nice setup man. Ohhhhhhhh, to hear it.......:eek:

    One day....since it's gonna last a while. Any bets going yet? :D
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited May 2008
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Sweet tittie! Nice setup man. Ohhhhhhhh, to hear it.......:eek:

    One day....since it's gonna last a while. Any bets going yet? :D

    I don't know man. Unless I find a really cool tube preamp I can't live without this system is going to stay as is for a while.

    I am in the process of purchasing some MIT cables from Doro and Integrated tube/SS Hybrid Amp from Audiogon to pair with the LSi7s I bought from Moonpie. This is my new bedroom system. I'm going to see what I can do for under a grand or two. I'm still undecided as to whether I get a DAC and use a computer as a source or just go the plain CDP route.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited May 2008
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    ....Unless I find a really cool tube preamp I can't live without.....
    See, you're already thinkin' about changin' it! :p

    Just razzin' ya'. We'll try to keep the betting behind the scenes.:D
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited May 2008
    treitz3 wrote: »
    See, you're already thinkin' about changin' it! :p

    Just razzin' ya'. We'll try to keep the betting behind the scenes.:D

    Why don't you drive north and have a beer with me. We can listen to some tunes. Perhaps it will convince you that I may actually be able to be content with the sound. :)
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited May 2008
    Ahhhh who am I kidding I just like buying electronics. I don't even listen to them. I just turn it up loud when friends are around then turn it off when they leave.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited May 2008
    I have never seen those speakers before...how do they compare to the Adagios you have before. At 100 db efficiency they are begging for a SET amp.

    Mike
    Modwright SWL 9.0 SE (6Sons Audio Thunderbird PC with Oyaide 004 terminations)
    Consonance cd120T
    Consonance Cyber 800 tube monoblocks (6Sons Audio Thunderbird PC's with Oyaide 004 terminations)
    Usher CP 6311

    Phillips Pronto TS1000 Universal Remote
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited May 2008
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Why don't you drive north and have a beer with me. We can listen to some tunes. Perhaps it will convince you that I may actually be able to be content with the sound. :)
    Did somebody say beer? :D

    Oh, I don't doubt you are content with the sound. I'm almost there myself. It's just that I've been content for periods that seem to not last very long. I'm still working on a year long project that's going into year 2.5 now and I know I won't be done for at least another 8 or more months. I'm content though. There aren't many rigs out there that I am pleased with more than what I have assembled and I have a feeling that when I'm done, I still will be working on it one way or another.

    Building a second rig will help me get my "change" in sound though. I'm starting the planning phases on that one now.

    I'll be up your way to hear this, but I don't think it will be until later this year [or worst case scenario, next year] so hopefully it won't change much as I'd like to hear it. Looks like you are enjoying it! ;)
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited May 2008
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Did somebody say beer? :D

    Oh, I don't doubt you are content with the sound. I'm almost there myself. It's just that I've been content for periods that seem to not last very long. I'm still working on a year long project that's going into year 2.5 now and I know I won't be done for at least another 8 or more months. I'm content though. There aren't many rigs out there that I am pleased with more than what I have assembled and I have a feeling that when I'm done, I still will be working on it one way or another.

    Building a second rig will help me get my "change" in sound though. I'm starting the planning phases on that one now.

    I'll be up your way to hear this, but I don't think it will be until later this year [or worst case scenario, next year] so hopefully it won't change much as I'd like to hear it. Looks like you are enjoying it! ;)

    Stop by anytime man. I will be in this apartment for 3 more years at least.

    Tweaking is almost never ending. I want to work on the sub. Gotta get a program and some test tones to do measurements to see where I got dips and how to correct them on the para EQ. Know where I can get some tones?
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited May 2008
    Lasareath wrote: »
    The System Looks Great!

    Very Nice Cables!!!

    Speaker jewelry courtesy of Frank Dai and Signal Cable. He's the man.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited May 2008
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Know where I can get some tones?
    Unfortunately, no. I get mine from the SMS-1. I'm sure someone will chime in with a source though.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Dimehead
    Dimehead Posts: 31
    edited May 2008
    Thats a freaking cool setup..So how does it sound???
    Front Stage
    Polk Audio MM6501 Door's
    Polk Audio MM5251 Kick Panels
    Back: Polk Audio MM651
    Sub : 2x Polk Audio MM1240dvc
    Front's : Soundstream Reference 700s
    Back : Polk Audio PA D200.2
    SUB : Soundstream Referencre 1000s 1ohm
    Alpine 3331 EQ
    Alpine cda-9856 Receiver
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited May 2008
    Solid,

    On a tube pre, you might want to consider the Modwright in the F/S section, I was the original owner and without a doubt it is the best pre I have ever owned. Read up on it, great unit especially for the low asking price.

    On the 7s, a couple grand for a bedroom rig, thats wild. I got my 7s w/ <$450 worth of electronics, never sounded better.

    As for test tones, PM me. I know a site where you can get some, just throw them in excel and graph it and you are GTG.
    The Basement HT
    PC Rig
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited May 2008
    I saw the ModWright. I would have bought it if it had Balanced Connections. Right now I am eye-balling some preamps from BAT.

    55seiso.jpg
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited May 2008
    Very nice setup,, indeed.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited May 2008
    According to Walter at Underwood, they should arrive at the end of the month. Most likely an August or September review. Since the Emerald's must be bi-amped (solid state) he's sending me some matching amps as well.
    Review Site_ (((AudioPursuit)))
    Founder/Publisher Affordable$$Audio 2006-13.
    Former Staff Member TONEAudio
    2 Ch. System
    Amplifiers: Parasound Halo P6 pre, Vista Audio i34, Peachtree amp500, Adcom GFP-565 GFA-535ii, 545ii, 555ii
    Digital: SimAudio HAD230 DAC, iMac 20in/Amarra,
    Speakers: Paradigm Performa F75, Magnepan .7, Totem Model 1's, ACI Emerald XL, Celestion Si Stands. Totem Dreamcatcher sub
    Analog: Technics SL-J2 w/Pickering 3000D, SimAudio LP5.3 phono pre
    Cable/Wires: Cardas, AudioArt, Shunyata Venom 3
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited May 2008
    Midnite Mick wrote: »
    I have never seen those speakers before...how do they compare to the Adagios you have before. At 100 db efficiency they are begging for a SET amp.

    Mike

    These are way better than the Adagios in terms of range and clarity. The Adagios had their own sonic character. The Emmys don't really have a sonic signature other than sounding the closest I have ever heard to being there.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited May 2008
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    Oh man . . . these are definitely not single driver speakers. Behind the black fabric in each speaker is two 15" drivers. They are Emerald Physics CS2s.
    The crossover is external: Behringer DCX2946.

    These do have a lot more in common with single drivers speakers than you might think: nothing between the amp and the driver; both 15" drivers and the horn tweeters cover a broader range than you typically see.
    Gallo Ref 3.1 : Bryston 4b SST : Musical fidelity CD Pre : VPI HW-19
    Gallo Ref AV, Frankengallo Ref 3, LC60i : Bryston 9b SST : Meridian 565
    Jordan JX92s : MF X-T100 : Xray v8
    Backburner:Krell KAV-300i
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited May 2008
    On the 7s, a couple grand for a bedroom rig, thats wild. I got my 7s w/ <$450 worth of electronics, never sounded better.

    I have my Lsi7s on a HK 3480 ($185) with a budget SVS sub, and Toshiba HD-A3 currently running through a Theta Pro Progeny DAC. Sounds really good.

    The DAC is probably overkill, but I had it laying around. Whole thing didn't cost much more than $1K including the DAC, speakers, cables, 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
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • tom t
    tom t Posts: 543
    edited May 2008
    could it be it sounds so good because they are not polk speakers?? o-no, did i say that in the polk forum
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited May 2008
    Solid Squal,
    At that kind of efficiency, forget active pre amps. Check out some passives. Not the ones that use potentiometers but the ones that adjust voltage by autoformers. My dealer recommended this type of set up for my rig (104db/w/wm) and I'm NEVER going back to an active pre amp again. It was only when I went passive when I realised how much noise active pre amps add. I thought I was going to lose bass and dynamics by going passive but they actually improved.
    Try looking for a used one, so if you don't like it you can sell it and make your $ back.
    With 100db/w/m, a passive pre and low powered SET will kick some serious musical ****.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited May 2008
    One hell of a system there Mike. Tough life as a student I guess. :D
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • chargerman426
    chargerman426 Posts: 419
    edited May 2008
    Thats a nice set up. Why did you sell the monster power conditioner? btw it work great. just asking if you think the ps stuff is better.
    If life had more tubes it would be a lot smoother.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2008
    It looks pretty nice but I'd honestly be suprised if any of that gear lasts until December.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited May 2008
    dorokusai wrote: »
    It looks pretty nice but I'd honestly be suprised if any of that gear lasts until December.

    December? You're being generous by about three months.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • venomclan
    venomclan Posts: 2,467
    edited May 2008
    organ wrote: »
    Solid Squal,
    At that kind of efficiency, forget active pre amps. Check out some passives. Not the ones that use potentiometers but the ones that adjust voltage by autoformers. My dealer recommended this type of set up for my rig (104db/w/wm) and I'm NEVER going back to an active pre amp again. It was only when I went passive when I realised how much noise active pre amps add. I thought I was going to lose bass and dynamics by going passive but they actually improved.
    Try looking for a used one, so if you don't like it you can sell it and make your $ back.
    With 100db/w/m, a passive pre and low powered SET will kick some serious musical ****.

    I may go this route with a Placette Remote Volume Control, but why would the speaker efficieny come into play? Would'nt only the output voltage of the source matter?
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited May 2008
    venomclan wrote: »
    I may go this route with a Placette Remote Volume Control, but why would the speaker efficieny come into play? Would'nt only the output voltage of the source matter?
    I've always wanted to try that Placette piece, supposed to be fantastic.

    Nice setup Mike! wish you were still in Columbus so I could get my ears on it!
    Sony KDL-40V2500 HDTV, Rotel RSX-1067 Receiver, Sony BDP-S550 Blu-ray, Slim Devices Squeezebox, Polk RTi6, CSi3 & R15, DIY sub with Atlas 15
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited May 2008
    venomclan wrote: »
    I may go this route with a Placette Remote Volume Control, but why would the speaker efficieny come into play? Would'nt only the output voltage of the source matter?

    The problem some people have with passive preamps is lack of gain. The main reason I sold my passive pre was because if I turned it all the way up, it still wasn't quite as loud as it should have been. You're right in terms of the output voltage of the source and the input sensitivity of the amp, but I think highly efficient speakers would also help mitigate potential gain issues.
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter