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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
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    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    But with 6 Stereo Integrity HT18D2s, they won't end up in the theater.
    mrbiron wrote: »
    Holy $%&#!
    lightman1 wrote: »
    He's lost his mind, Fred. I'm heading his way soon to slap some sense into him.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PCkvCPvDXk&list=RD7PCkvCPvDXk
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • mikeyb128
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    @ZLTFUL those tripple 8's are sweet! A friend of mine has 3 for his front stage. Sounds incredible for home theater.
    2 channel:
    Bryston 4B3, Bryston BDA3, Cary SLP05, Shanling CDT1000SE with parts conneXion level 2 mods, Nottingham analogue ace space 294, soundsmith Carmen MKii, Zu DL103 MKii, Ortofon MC 20 MKii, Dynavector XX2 MKii, Rogue Audio Ares, Core power technologies balanced power conditioner, Akiko Corelli power conditioner with Akiko Audio HQ power cable, Nordost heimdall 2, Frey 2, interconnects, speaker and power cables, Focal Electra 1028 BE 2, Auralic Aries Femto, Black diamond racing cones, ingress audio level 1 roller blocks, JL Audio E110 with Auralic subdude, Primacoustics room treatments.
    Theater:
    Focal Aria 926,905,CC900, SVS PB ultra x2. Pioneer Elite SC85, Oppo BDP93, Panamax M5400PM, Minix neox6, Nordost Blue heaven LS power cables.

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  • sandworms
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    Samsung pn64f8500
    Sonus faber venere 2.5
    Sf venere center
    Oppo 105d
    Squeezebox touch
    Parasound hca1500a
    Apc power filter
    Audioquest cables asst
    Polk rtia3 SB
    Polk fxia6 sl,sr
    Dual hsu vtf3 mk3

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  • pongshi
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    Living Room
    Parasound Model 2250v2 amplifier
    Parasound P5 preamp
    Turntable 1 - Technics SL-1210Mk2 turntable with Shure V-15 Type III cartridge
    Turntable 2 - Dual 1229 turntable, Dual AS-12 45 RPM stacker, Shure V-15 Type III cartridge
    Schiit Mani Phono Preamp for Turntable 2
    Oppo UDP-205 CD/SACD USB and FLAC duties
    Technics RS-1500US reel to reel
    Polk SDA SRS (2nd Gen) fully modded
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  • recoveryone
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    2 channel setup in living room

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    Family Room HT 7.2/i]:Vizio Oled55h1 Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 Pioneer Elite BDP 85FD Eversolo DMP A6 Panamax M5300-EXSpeakers Fronts Fluance XF8L Center Polk Audio S35 Side Surrounds Optimus LS30's Rear Surrounds Optimus LS30's Subs SVS PB4000 x2 Living room 2ch: Crown Xli 1500 amp Teac EQ MKII FX Audio X6 Mk II DAC Squeezebox Touch Fluance Signature Tower Speakers Panamax M5100-EXOffice media room:Vizio M50Q6 50" Pioneer Elite VSX LX103 Squeezebox Touch Polkaudio R50 Towers Polkaudio CS 10 Panamax M4300 Monoprice 12" subMaster bedroom:Vizio M55Q7 Pioneer Elite VSX LX302 Pioneer Elite BDP 85FD Squeezebox Touch Polk audio RTi 6 fronts, Rears Dayton B652 Polk Audio CS10 center Monoprice 12" sub Panamax M5300-EX
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  • D'prived
    D'prived Posts: 191
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  • genjivn
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    sandworms wrote: »
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    Like those sound diffusers. Did you make them?
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  • genjivn
    genjivn Posts: 101
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    Another 2-channel system upstairs. Open space helps taming the bass of LSI-25 quite a bit. To open up the upper range of those vifa tweeters, I use solid copper with silver coating RCA interconnects.
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  • Joey_V
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    genjivn wrote: »
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    Another 2-channel system upstairs. Open space helps taming the bass of LSI-25 quite a bit. To open up the upper range of those vifa tweeters, I use solid copper with silver coating RCA interconnects.

    Mighty clean system. I even like the details like the cable elevators
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • mikeyb128
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    ^^lego cable elevator

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    2 channel:
    Bryston 4B3, Bryston BDA3, Cary SLP05, Shanling CDT1000SE with parts conneXion level 2 mods, Nottingham analogue ace space 294, soundsmith Carmen MKii, Zu DL103 MKii, Ortofon MC 20 MKii, Dynavector XX2 MKii, Rogue Audio Ares, Core power technologies balanced power conditioner, Akiko Corelli power conditioner with Akiko Audio HQ power cable, Nordost heimdall 2, Frey 2, interconnects, speaker and power cables, Focal Electra 1028 BE 2, Auralic Aries Femto, Black diamond racing cones, ingress audio level 1 roller blocks, JL Audio E110 with Auralic subdude, Primacoustics room treatments.
    Theater:
    Focal Aria 926,905,CC900, SVS PB ultra x2. Pioneer Elite SC85, Oppo BDP93, Panamax M5400PM, Minix neox6, Nordost Blue heaven LS power cables.

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  • halo
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    New additions to the family, the Dynaudio Focus 260
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    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • mikeyb128
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    ^^^sweeet!
    2 channel:
    Bryston 4B3, Bryston BDA3, Cary SLP05, Shanling CDT1000SE with parts conneXion level 2 mods, Nottingham analogue ace space 294, soundsmith Carmen MKii, Zu DL103 MKii, Ortofon MC 20 MKii, Dynavector XX2 MKii, Rogue Audio Ares, Core power technologies balanced power conditioner, Akiko Corelli power conditioner with Akiko Audio HQ power cable, Nordost heimdall 2, Frey 2, interconnects, speaker and power cables, Focal Electra 1028 BE 2, Auralic Aries Femto, Black diamond racing cones, ingress audio level 1 roller blocks, JL Audio E110 with Auralic subdude, Primacoustics room treatments.
    Theater:
    Focal Aria 926,905,CC900, SVS PB ultra x2. Pioneer Elite SC85, Oppo BDP93, Panamax M5400PM, Minix neox6, Nordost Blue heaven LS power cables.

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  • ukcolin99
    ukcolin99 Posts: 286
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    Thanks to halo for starting this thread, HNY to all, I love looking at people's set ups.
    Regular viewers will recall I used to have a but* ugly 6ft high metal shelf unit, now I have but* ugly 3ft high metal shelf unit.
    Sneaking in a question, pretty sure I reconnected all the components same as they were, only difference I used XLR cables balanced output from the 851D into the P5 vs Morpheus Ref Series II RCA. Would that cable change reduce the volume to the listener sitting same distance, same angle, same toe. I have plenty of power, seems I am having to turn up the volume, or I'm getting deafer..as always wit & wisdom appreciated.
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  • F1nut
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    mikeyb128 wrote: »
    ^^lego cable elevator

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    Do they come in black?
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,094
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    F1nut wrote: »
    mikeyb128 wrote: »
    ^^lego cable elevator

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    Do they come in black?
    no, but if you could find some of that fabled black paint...

    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,794
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    ukcolin99 wrote: »
    Thanks to halo for starting this thread, HNY to all, I love looking at people's set ups.
    Regular viewers will recall I used to have a but* ugly 6ft high metal shelf unit, now I have but* ugly 3ft high metal shelf unit.
    Sneaking in a question, pretty sure I reconnected all the components same as they were, only difference I used XLR cables balanced output from the 851D into the P5 vs Morpheus Ref Series II RCA. Would that cable change reduce the volume to the listener sitting same distance, same angle, same toe. I have plenty of power, seems I am having to turn up the volume, or I'm getting deafer..as always wit & wisdom appreciated.
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    Are those pieces truly balanced or so they simply have balanced connections? Are the new XLR cables the same brand/level of the RCA cables they replaced?
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • Nightfall
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    @ukcolin99 please tell me you don't turn on that Xbox with the PS4 completely covering its fan like that.
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • ukcolin99
    ukcolin99 Posts: 286
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    Thanks F1, the XLR cables are cheaper, cables.com I believe. Gonna switch back to the RCA's thinking I'll hear a difference-suspect sounds may be tinnier with the XLRs. Nf no worries, my son dropped off his Xb so I stashed it. Gonna tidy up soon, I only play NfS on Ps4 no other games.
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  • genjivn
    genjivn Posts: 101
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    ukcolin99

    The Parasound combo looks so slick. Never heard the P5 but it looks so nice with the A21. I have had my eyes on the P5 for a while.

    I bought XLR cable from chromaleaf. You may want to check them out. Their XLR cables use Canare/Mogami/Sommer terminated with Neutrik. Decent price too.

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  • GlennDog
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    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    This morning I received a pair of Dynaudio Contour S 3.4 LE's and rolled them into the mix.
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    Hey Mike, nice set-up!
    Was wonder'n if you ever had a chance to audition the Salks and . . .
    How do the Contours pair with the Rogue M-180s ?
    AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
    Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampi Baltic 4
    Pre Cary SLP-05
    Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
    Mains Salk HT2-TL
    Rythmik F12
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
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    GlennDog wrote: »
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    This morning I received a pair of Dynaudio Contour S 3.4 LE's and rolled them into the mix.
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    Hey Mike, nice set-up!
    Was wonder'n if you ever had a chance to audition the Salks and . . .
    How do the Contours pair with the Rogue M-180s ?

    I love that setup! Looks even better with the dyns in place
    2 channel:
    Bryston 4B3, Bryston BDA3, Cary SLP05, Shanling CDT1000SE with parts conneXion level 2 mods, Nottingham analogue ace space 294, soundsmith Carmen MKii, Zu DL103 MKii, Ortofon MC 20 MKii, Dynavector XX2 MKii, Rogue Audio Ares, Core power technologies balanced power conditioner, Akiko Corelli power conditioner with Akiko Audio HQ power cable, Nordost heimdall 2, Frey 2, interconnects, speaker and power cables, Focal Electra 1028 BE 2, Auralic Aries Femto, Black diamond racing cones, ingress audio level 1 roller blocks, JL Audio E110 with Auralic subdude, Primacoustics room treatments.
    Theater:
    Focal Aria 926,905,CC900, SVS PB ultra x2. Pioneer Elite SC85, Oppo BDP93, Panamax M5400PM, Minix neox6, Nordost Blue heaven LS power cables.

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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,132
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    GlennDog wrote: »
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    This morning I received a pair of Dynaudio Contour S 3.4 LE's and rolled them into the mix.

    Hey Mike, nice set-up!
    Was wonder'n if you ever had a chance to audition the Salks and . . .
    How do the Contours pair with the Rogue M-180s ?

    I can't answer about the Rogue, but my first encounter with the Dyn's was the S1.4 and a Primaluna Integrated. The combo produced a very holographic sound, I've been hooked on Dyns ever since.

    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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  • F1nut
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    ukcolin99 wrote: »
    Thanks F1, the XLR cables are cheaper, cables.com I believe. Gonna switch back to the RCA's thinking I'll hear a difference-suspect sounds may be tinnier with the XLRs. Nf no worries, my son dropped off his Xb so I stashed it. Gonna tidy up soon, I only play NfS on Ps4 no other games.

    Ok, usually the XLR output will be higher than the RCA. That said, any real benefit from using XLR cables is negated if the circuits in the gear are not truly balanced. I seriously doubt the Cambridge is and I'd be surprised if the Parasound is.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • Mike Reeter
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    GlennDog wrote: »
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    This morning I received a pair of Dynaudio Contour S 3.4 LE's and rolled them into the mix.
    tgrnz5faiurl.jpg

    Hey Mike, nice set-up!
    Was wonder'n if you ever had a chance to audition the Salks and . . .
    How do the Contours pair with the Rogue M-180s ?

    Glenn, I didn't have the opportunity to get an ear on any Salk's. I was also kinda bummed about the 3-4 month lead time on getting a pair built.

    I did make the trip to a Dynaudio Dealer and auditioned the new Contour 30's (the new replacement for the 3.4's) and was very impressed with their presentation and their tone.

    The new Contours are exceptional in every way, but at a price, one that I couldn't afford. So, I opted for a NOS pair of the S 34 LE's instead. The Dyn's literally disappear, and throw a very realistic stage.

    Paired with the M-180's the 3.4's are revealing without being bright or fatiguing in any way, detailed yet smooth as Buttah. I love the Dyn sound and will enjoy them for some time to come!

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  • footwedge
    footwedge Posts: 475
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    F1nut wrote: »
    ukcolin99 wrote: »

    Ok, usually the XLR output will be higher than the RCA. That said, any real benefit from using XLR cables is negated if the circuits in the gear are not truly balanced. I seriously doubt the Cambridge is and I'd be surprised if the Parasound is.

    I learned something today which is always a good thing.

    I assumed if a unit had xlr out/inputs it was balanced. So @F1nut, how does one determine if a unit is truly balanced?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,794
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    Read the literature and if the answer isn't there, ask the manufacturer. You're looking for the term fully balanced.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • ukcolin99
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    Thank you gj, very pleased with the A21, P5 is great for analog (not digital), I use the 851 as a DAC into the P5. F1 and/or tonyb guided to Pre-amp enjoyment.
    My but* ugly shelves (that I love) combine 2 channel & HT components, little messy but very efficient for viewing & listening.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
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    ukcolin99 wrote: »
    P5 is great for analog (not digital)
    I find that I like the built-in DAC in the P5 but that could be the synergy in my setup. I tried out the Rotel RDD-1580 DAC in my setup and I actually preferred the DAC in the P5.
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • GlennDog
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    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    GlennDog wrote: »
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    This morning I received a pair of Dynaudio Contour S 3.4 LE's and rolled them into the mix.
    tgrnz5faiurl.jpg


    Glenn, I didn't have the opportunity to get an ear on any Salk's. I was also kinda bummed about the 3-4 month lead time on getting a pair built.
    I Know! I placed an order for a sub on Oct 5th hoping to have it by Turkey Day . . .
    Jim said closer to X-mas!
    I'm still waiting


    "Paired with the M-180's the 3.4's are revealing without being bright or fatiguing in any way, detailed yet smooth as Buttah. I love the Dyn sound and will enjoy them for some time to come!"

    Your advise has been spot-on so far, so Ill make a point to visit the only dealer here in Mich
    Enjoy the Tunes!
    AC Regenerator PS Audio PerfectWave Power Plant 10
    Source Lumin U1 Mini into Lampi Baltic 4
    Pre Cary SLP-05
    Power Rogue M180 Dark monos
    Mains Salk HT2-TL
    Rythmik F12
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,132
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    GlennDog wrote: »
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    GlennDog wrote: »
    Mike Reeter wrote: »
    This morning I received a pair of Dynaudio Contour S 3.4 LE's and rolled them into the mix.


    Glenn, I didn't have the opportunity to get an ear on any Salk's. I was also kinda bummed about the 3-4 month lead time on getting a pair built.
    I Know! I placed an order for a sub on Oct 5th hoping to have it by Turkey Day . . .
    Jim said closer to X-mas!
    I'm still waiting


    "Paired with the M-180's the 3.4's are revealing without being bright or fatiguing in any way, detailed yet smooth as Buttah. I love the Dyn sound and will enjoy them for some time to come!"

    Your advise has been spot-on so far, so Ill make a point to visit the only dealer here in Mich
    Enjoy the Tunes!

    Just an FYI- I purchased my DynC4's from Hanson AV (Ohio) because I didn't like the Dyn dealer here in Texas...Hanson was great to deal with a got a real nice price. They will also sell you demo stuff.

    Cheers Guys
    http://www.hansonav.com/
    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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