Replacing the Focal Kanta 2

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Joey_V
Joey_V Posts: 8,521
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Looking to replace the Kanta 2.
I have some ideas. The ML 11a, SF Maxima Amator, SF Electa Amator III.

The ML11a is probably the more complete speaker, I just don't know if I can stand looking at a perforated panel.

The SF are just so special. A 2 way, simple. All wood cabinet, no mdf.

I am also interested in some Magicos as well.

Just in the brainstorming stages. Looking to complete the project by end of the year. Adding a streamer to the system to allow the kids to have an easier time at playing music.
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,875
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    here you go.
    https://www.marten.se/products/coltrane/coltrane-tenor-2/
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  • Joey_V
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    That’s bite the back hand pretty

    Looks above budget
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  • VR3
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    You need my hot rodded mezzo utopia 😜
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  • Joey_V
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    Well, I just put in an offer on some 2 way. Hoping to complete the sale shortly. Crossing my fingers
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  • marvda1
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    @Joey_V whose two ways?
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, 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: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
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  • Joey_V
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    @marvda1
    I’ll let you know when I finish the transaction
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  • Clipdat
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    Great, his signature which already takes up an entire page in length is about to get even longer!

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  • Joey_V
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    lol
    You guys can see my signature? I already put it on hide and I can’t see it
    Tried to resize it so it’s not so big but apparently you can’t resize it on vanilla
    🤦🏻‍♂️
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  • displayname
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    Joey_V wrote: »
    lol
    You guys can see my signature? I already put it on hide and I can’t see it
    Tried to resize it so it’s not so big but apparently you can’t resize it on vanilla
    🤦🏻‍♂️

    Haha, yup! Joys of this platform. You sig takes up a full page scroll on a desktop, but on mobile it hides it.

    Still curious to see what you ended up with though!
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  • Joey_V
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    displayname wrote: »
    Joey_V wrote: »
    lol
    You guys can see my signature? I already put it on hide and I can’t see it
    Tried to resize it so it’s not so big but apparently you can’t resize it on vanilla
    🤦🏻‍♂️

    Haha, yup! Joys of this platform. You sig takes up a full page scroll on a desktop, but on mobile it hides it.

    Still curious to see what you ended up with though!

    Seems a little obnoxious
    I guess it’s time to take out the clippers
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  • Joey_V
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    Just got a haircut
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  • TEAforONE
    TEAforONE Posts: 1,004
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    Deleted
    See my profile for list of gear.
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  • jbreezy5
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    Clipdat wrote: »
    Great, his signature which already takes up an entire page in length is about to get even longer!

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  • marvda1
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    I know it's YouTube but I'm intrigued by vimberg speakers.
    https://youtu.be/MyB_5CE5154
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    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, 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
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  • Joey_V
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    marvda1 wrote: »
    I know it's YouTube but I'm intrigued by vimberg speakers.
    https://youtu.be/MyB_5CE5154

    Yeah, Vimberg is definitely of interest. There's the Tonda and the Tonda D. Not quite the Tidals, but seems to be nearly there. Not easy to demo and not a lot of dealers I don't think.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
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    Joey_V wrote: »
    I never had any issues with my sig in the past. I think in the past it would only list it on the first post and then no sig afterwards. If I recall, I also had the ability to shrink the size of the sig, so it wasn't obnoxious.
    Lately, after someone notified me, I noticed that the sig font was no longer small and it would seem to post on every post. So I put it on hide, thinking that it was hidden from view, but alas it was not.

    I disabled my sig since Vanilla uses the same size font for the sig as the post. I don't see the sig, or anyone else's sig, when I view the forum. Are you saying the sig is visible to others? If so that is a Vanilla bug.

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  • Joey_V
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    BlueFox wrote: »
    Joey_V wrote: »
    I never had any issues with my sig in the past. I think in the past it would only list it on the first post and then no sig afterwards. If I recall, I also had the ability to shrink the size of the sig, so it wasn't obnoxious.
    Lately, after someone notified me, I noticed that the sig font was no longer small and it would seem to post on every post. So I put it on hide, thinking that it was hidden from view, but alas it was not.

    I disabled my sig since Vanilla uses the same size font for the sig as the post. I don't see the sig, or anyone else's sig, when I view the forum. Are you saying the sig is visible to others? If so that is a Vanilla bug.

    vfmwlxffuo6s.jpeg

    I can’t see your sig Bud
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  • BlueFox
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    Interesting. I wonder why yours was visible to others?
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    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

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    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,521
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    BlueFox wrote: »
    Interesting. I wonder why yours was visible to others?

    Not sure.
    Seems to have struck a nerve also. Oh well, it's not like I didn't make an effort to curb it. The same signature had been there for years, but only recently seemed to become an issue with vanilla. With the old forum, the signature was minimized and was only there once a thread. I think with vanilla, you cannot minimize the font size nor does it minimize the count of times per thread that it is displayed - which I could see as an annoyance.

    I will say to @treitz3 that if you think that's a flex, I'd find that laughable. I would think that flexing based on audio systems is so juvenile. I have way more sense than to flex to a bunch of people who I've not personally met. I kept the signature in there so it's easy to follow my train of thought and perhaps the route I took during my audio adventure for those interested and so they can understand what kind of sound I gravitate towards, and honestly, I enjoyed being able to keep track of what I've been through over the years, I have honestly forgotten the timeline and the equipment as the years pile on. And to answer your question - I buy what I like to hear, don't care of the brand personally, but I would rather stick to a common brand rather than an obscure one, because of resale.

    The fact that the signature was there for years and didn't bother anyone means that the root of the issue originated with how vanilla is not able to limit or allow for customization of the signature unlike the old forum. If you have an issue with me, take it to my DM.
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  • sgmsmg
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    Strange, I can see @BlueFox signature:
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,164
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    I don’t see the signature but I did read the thread! Joey a Polk Fan?? 😂😂 he must be prepping for a change into politics? Great gear huge budget and I for one get a kick out of reading about and seeing pics of his cool gear! He’s a fan of many brands maybe?? Just maybe but if a fan of Polk and with all that extra dough laying around, why not buy the new Polk big boys and give em a whirl?? Some chase their tail forever and that’s cool because it results in change! Change can be good ! I can’t and won’t advise because as I am not a Fan of Polk Audio at all, I am honest and admit I am a fan of this forum where I have met some great folks , some I consider fam! With that rant out the way? I could care less about any signatures but sure look forward to reading about what Joey spent his extra dollars on! I am done chasing the gear tail and love both of my modest rigs! That’s a happy place this forum helped me to find! God bless all you polkies !

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  • Joey_V
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    I’ve posted my Kanta for sale on us audio mart
    Hopefully this deal can complete without a hitch
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  • Clipdat
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,521
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    I think this one, a combination of sound, art, quality. Could definitely be an end game for a simpler system for me.

    The Sonus Faber Amator Maxima.

    I like how the cabinet is actually made from CNC’d walnut. The parts are very high quality. It’s a simple 2 way, would love to have it.

    A man can dream.

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyt3lselVm0&t=335s
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  • Clipdat
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    There is another Italian speaker manufacturer that I would consider before Sonus Faber.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,521
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    Clipdat wrote: »
    There is another Italian speaker manufacturer that I would consider before Sonus Faber.

    You mean Rosso.

    I’m familiar.
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  • Clipdat
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    Oh ok, cool. Didn't realize you'd already heard them!
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  • Joey_V
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    Clipdat wrote: »
    Oh ok, cool. Didn't realize you'd already heard them!

    Skip is nearby, I heard them before they became popular here. We also had the audiophile club go listen to the Siena.
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  • audioluvr
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    @Joey_V I'm just glad everyone is bashing on you instead of me! :D
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,521
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    audioluvr wrote: »
    @Joey_V I'm just glad everyone is bashing on you instead of me! :D

    Haha
    I could care less 🥱

    I find it amusing how petty some people can be.
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