Incoming! Finally, the French are coming!
Joey_V
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Anyway, after a period of waiting, the units are ready for shipment and have shipped as of 2 days ago. I think the seller went above and beyond and really packed them well.
I hope it works out.
I've always wanted to try the French out.... now I have a cosmopolitan house.
And @mrbiron .... these will not burn/burst into flames!
I hope it works out.
I've always wanted to try the French out.... now I have a cosmopolitan house.
And @mrbiron .... these will not burn/burst into flames!
Joey's Gear:
Current Gear:
Primary:
Digital: Torus RM15 -> Bluesound Node 2 -> Emm Labs DAC2x/TSDx
Analog: VPI Avenger Reference w/ Rim Drive w/ ADS + 12" Fatboy Dual Pivot + Lyra Etna
Pre/Amp/Speakers: Audio Research Ref40 -> Boulder 2060 (w/ AQ WEL Signature) -> ??? + JL F113v2 x2 + JL CR1
Secondary:
Rotel RA1592 -> SF Olympica 3
Tertiary:
Oppo 105D -> Rotel RC1570/RB1582 amp -> Focal Kanta 2
Current Gear:
Primary:
Digital: Torus RM15 -> Bluesound Node 2 -> Emm Labs DAC2x/TSDx
Analog: VPI Avenger Reference w/ Rim Drive w/ ADS + 12" Fatboy Dual Pivot + Lyra Etna
Pre/Amp/Speakers: Audio Research Ref40 -> Boulder 2060 (w/ AQ WEL Signature) -> ??? + JL F113v2 x2 + JL CR1
Secondary:
Rotel RA1592 -> SF Olympica 3
Tertiary:
Oppo 105D -> Rotel RC1570/RB1582 amp -> Focal Kanta 2
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Are we talking the Kanta?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. -
I am French and your scaring me! what are you talking about? Speakers? what are french speakers? French Wine?
These wine colored Glasses That I'm looking thru show only the beauty and they hide all the truth!2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD -
Hahaha.....look at all that combustible cardboard!
Thems is pretty. Have fun.Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!! -
wait a minute you didnt have pics when i logged on
Now you are trying to make me out to be re-a-something!
Hope you bring your DAC to the Fight via my setup room or i have to CALL YOU OUT TO BE A POSER
don't let me down Brother. I will see you in a few weeks!
2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD -
There weren’t any pics for me either!
Kids play room speakers have arrived!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. -
In order to get the best out of a French loudspeaker, make sure they are set up in the proper "Maginot-line" configuration. If you don't the soundstage can be disorganized, scattered and then just collapse.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Arcam AVR30, Oppo UDP-205 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds.
In retirement...TriangleArt Reference SE with Pass Labs Xono Phono Preamp, Walker Precision Motor Drive, ClearAudio Goldfinger Statement V2 cartridge and Origin Conqueror Mk3c tonearm, Pass Labs X0.2 three chassis preamp, PS Audio PerfectWave DAC MkII,
“Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book has been rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered…History has stopped. Nothing exists except the endless present in which the party is always right” — George Orwell
“If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.” -
I definitely look forward to the French...
My wife has been asking what’s coming as the gameroom is speaker-less... I’ve tried to explain it in as few words as possible.
I don’t like getting in troubleJoey's Gear:
Current Gear:
Primary:
Digital: Torus RM15 -> Bluesound Node 2 -> Emm Labs DAC2x/TSDx
Analog: VPI Avenger Reference w/ Rim Drive w/ ADS + 12" Fatboy Dual Pivot + Lyra Etna
Pre/Amp/Speakers: Audio Research Ref40 -> Boulder 2060 (w/ AQ WEL Signature) -> ??? + JL F113v2 x2 + JL CR1
Secondary:
Rotel RA1592 -> SF Olympica 3
Tertiary:
Oppo 105D -> Rotel RC1570/RB1582 amp -> Focal Kanta 2 -
I definitely look forward to the French...
My wife has been asking what’s coming as the gameroom is speaker-less... I’ve tried to explain it in as few words as possible.
I don’t like getting in trouble
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So.... what speakers are they? Cant wait to see pics and hear what you have to say about them.
Many moons ago i sold Focal car audio for CarToys in Colorado. Always loved them. Their kevlar K series were outstanding.
Always wanted to give some JM Labs/Focal home audio a try.
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Yes.
I have learned to be like a ninja, I deflect and avoid. If I stay on an audio topic for too long, I can get in trouble. If I change the subject quickly then things go smoothly. Joey's Gear:
Current Gear:
Primary:
Digital: Torus RM15 -> Bluesound Node 2 -> Emm Labs DAC2x/TSDx
Analog: VPI Avenger Reference w/ Rim Drive w/ ADS + 12" Fatboy Dual Pivot + Lyra Etna
Pre/Amp/Speakers: Audio Research Ref40 -> Boulder 2060 (w/ AQ WEL Signature) -> ??? + JL F113v2 x2 + JL CR1
Secondary:
Rotel RA1592 -> SF Olympica 3
Tertiary:
Oppo 105D -> Rotel RC1570/RB1582 amp -> Focal Kanta 2 -
So.... what speakers are they? Cant wait to see pics and hear what you have to say about them.
Many moons ago i sold Focal car audio for CarToys in Colorado. Always loved them. Their kevlar K series were outstanding.
Always wanted to give some JM Labs/Focal home audio a try.
Hope you give you goose bumps!
Focal Kanta 2
Well reviewed and looks pretty cool, I hope it passes WAFJoey's Gear:
Current Gear:
Primary:
Digital: Torus RM15 -> Bluesound Node 2 -> Emm Labs DAC2x/TSDx
Analog: VPI Avenger Reference w/ Rim Drive w/ ADS + 12" Fatboy Dual Pivot + Lyra Etna
Pre/Amp/Speakers: Audio Research Ref40 -> Boulder 2060 (w/ AQ WEL Signature) -> ??? + JL F113v2 x2 + JL CR1
Secondary:
Rotel RA1592 -> SF Olympica 3
Tertiary:
Oppo 105D -> Rotel RC1570/RB1582 amp -> Focal Kanta 2 -
What color did you get? That will determine the WAF.
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Ouvre la boite! Ouvre la boite!*
*Inspired by a Monty Python skit and translated to proper language to fit the theme of this thread. -
Ah, the "freedom" speakers.
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Focals are quite popular in their native land. They recently celebrated “Focal Day” on the streets of Paris, highlighted by the raising of the company’s flag on the Eifel Tower..
The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Arcam AVR30, Oppo UDP-205 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds.
In retirement...TriangleArt Reference SE with Pass Labs Xono Phono Preamp, Walker Precision Motor Drive, ClearAudio Goldfinger Statement V2 cartridge and Origin Conqueror Mk3c tonearm, Pass Labs X0.2 three chassis preamp, PS Audio PerfectWave DAC MkII,
“Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book has been rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street building has been renamed, every date has been altered…History has stopped. Nothing exists except the endless present in which the party is always right” — George Orwell
“If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.” -
John conveniently forgets that France once ruled England and had colonies all over the world. During WWII the French resistance helped win the war. They also gave us the Statue of Liberty. You might want to show a bit more respect to a great nation of people.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 -
I was ignoring the poor taste in jokes on this one!
Congrats on the Focals Joey. I’m addicted to mine!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. -
Boy, some people really need to go to their "safe place".
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Mikeyb128 is French-Canadian....dig it?Boy, some people really need to go to their "safe place".
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I call B.S., he's a transplanted Irishman with a yankin' for beer and potatoes. HT SYSTEM-
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
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Looking forward to the review Joey, what's in the cards for front end electronics for these ?HT SYSTEM-
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
lsi 9's -
Boy, some people really need to go to their "safe place".
I bet my safe place is safer than your safe 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. -
I bet you'll love em. Can't get enough of my arias2 Channel - 2 Channel/HT hybrid in my home attic/bar/man cave
Polk LSIM707 I Polk LSIM 706C I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Marantz AV7707 I Modwright KWA-150SE I B&K Ref 200.7 I Rega P6 w/ Ania MC I Rega Fono MC I Audience Ohno ICs/Audience Forte F3 Power Chord/Acoustic Zen Satori I Cambridge 851N -
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I bet my safe place is safer than your safe place.
Dat eez a good ting, dare, no?
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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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Looking forward to the review Joey, what's in the cards for front end electronics for these ?
My goal is warmer but still good for
The kids
Parasound JC1 stack is what I’m aiming for. Will that happen? Only 1 person knows.
And that ain’t me.
That’s Melissa, CEO CFO CIA Exexutive ChairmanJoey's Gear:
Current Gear:
Primary:
Digital: Torus RM15 -> Bluesound Node 2 -> Emm Labs DAC2x/TSDx
Analog: VPI Avenger Reference w/ Rim Drive w/ ADS + 12" Fatboy Dual Pivot + Lyra Etna
Pre/Amp/Speakers: Audio Research Ref40 -> Boulder 2060 (w/ AQ WEL Signature) -> ??? + JL F113v2 x2 + JL CR1
Secondary:
Rotel RA1592 -> SF Olympica 3
Tertiary:
Oppo 105D -> Rotel RC1570/RB1582 amp -> Focal Kanta 2 -
Looking forward to the review Joey, what's in the cards for front end electronics for these ?
My goal is warmer but still good for
The kids
Parasound JC1 stack is what I’m aiming for. Will that happen? Only 1 person knows.
And that ain’t me.
That’s Melissa, CEO CFO CIA Exexutive Chairman
have you thought about the new parasound amp coming out?Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: L.K.S MH-DA004, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables by: Argento Organic Reference, Cullen cables Triode Wire Labs, Swiss Cables
