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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    edited November 2021
    xjghost wrote: »
    I'm about 3 hours south. I don't know anything about these. Are they decent? Of course with holidays approaching I'm tight on play money!

    The 'King Kong' of affordable subwoofers
    https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/the-king-kong-of-affordable-subwoofers/

    SHOOTOUT! Epik Empire vs HSU VTF-15H vs CHT CS18.1 vs Rythmik FV15 vs eD A7s-450
    https://www.avsforum.com/threads/shootout-epik-empire-vs-hsu-vtf-15h-vs-cht-cs18-1-vs-rythmik-fv15-vs-ed-a7s-450.1313176/

    EPIK LEGEND... an excellent sub for planars
    https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=109461.0

    My take on it is... any sub with a plate amp might not have as long of life as a robust separate amp. These subs are old and if they were prone to the original issues they would have failed by now. So, there may still be some years left. Nevertheless, if the amp fails, see if it can be repaired or bypass the electronics, leave the amp plate installed to seal the cabinet, then use an external amp to power them.

    • Dual opposed is a great way to move some air cleanly!

    • Dual opposed drivers cancel cabinet movement/resonance because the driver forces moving in equal and opposite directions cancel.

    • Dual opposed subs are a good way to get the most output out of the smallest possible volume.

    The cost of a dual opposed sub today is not cheap!

    Rythmik Audio G22 - $1549/$1699 shipped
    Rythmik Audio G25HP - $2450/$2700 shipped
    Power Sound Audio S3012 - $2349.99
    Seaton Sound SubMersive - $2,795.00 - $2,995,00
    Martin Logan BalancedForce 212 - $4499.99
    Martin Logan BalancedForce 210 - $3499.99
    Earthquake Supernova MKV-15 - $2599.00
    KEF R400b - $700-$950 used
    KEF KF92 - $1999.99
    KEF KC62 - $1,499.99
    SVS 3000 Micro - $899.99

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    2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Sub 1 - Mirage Omni S8 | Sub 2 - Mirage Omni S8

    5.2 A/V Setup | OLED TV - Sony Bravia XR A80J 77" | Source - Fire TV 4K Max, Wiim Pro | AVR - Anthem MRX 520 | Speakers: Main - Boston Acoustics VR3 | Center - Boston Acoustics VR920 | Rear - Boston Acoustics VR-MX | Sub 1 - HSU VTF-2 mk3 | Sub 2 - HSU VTF-2 mk3
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  • ptrooper
    ptrooper Posts: 501
    Has any one had any experience with these mono blocks?no affiliation 6e5rw82onz3k.png
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,115
    Some good info thanks. One day I will have extra coin for things again. Probably when I stop building jeeps....
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

    Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's

    Additional projects: RTA 12c's
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  • JayCee
    JayCee Posts: 1,502
    Audiophile Black Friday/Cyber Monday Guide:

    https://audio-head.com/the-audiophile-black-friday-and-cyber-monday-guide-2021/
    ➀Speakers: Polk1.2tl's (Uber Mods) ➁Pre/Amp/DAC: PS Audio BHK Signature & 250, DirectStream ➂Cables/IC's: MIT S1Bi-Wire/S1 Balanced +Avel Lindberg 1000VA "Dreadnought" ➃Power Conditioner: PS Audio P15 Power Plant ➄Power Cords: Core Power Technologies Gold, DH Labs Power Plus DIY w/Neotech NC-P301 & P311ends ➅Streaming: Roon ROCK on wifi'd NUC, TP-Link WAP, & Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark, Emperor Double Crown Clock, Black Modernize LPS, PS Audio AirLens⟿Ω☯☥☮⟿🔊♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬
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  • aprazer402
    aprazer402 Posts: 3,352
    edited November 2021

    https://omaha.craigslist.org/ele/d/omaha-vintage-paisley-research-model-20/7411817116.html

    No Affil.

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    Never heard of these. Canadian made probably the reason.
    The foam (or felt) around the tweeter, seeing a lot of that on this forum lately.

    Paisley brand previously discussed here:
    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/165983/any-experience-opinions-on-paisley-speakers

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  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,316
    Couple of preamps - one SS, and one tube:

    Bryston 1B for $325:
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    https://nashville.craigslist.org/ele/d/murfreesboro-bryston-1b-preamp-with-box/7402110463.html

    ARC SP-9 for $950:
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    https://nashville.craigslist.org/ele/d/murfreesboro-audio-research-sp-tube-pre/7407587781.html

    This guy operates just outside of Nashville, flipping estate finds for the most part. I have no affiliation with him, but have purchased from him a few times in the past with very satisfactory results. He lists on US Audiomart, eBay, and perhaps other online marketplace sites as well.
    "This may not matter to you, but it does to me for various reasons, many of them illogical or irrational, but the vinyl hobby is not really logical or rational..." - member on Vinyl Engine
    "Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time, I do what I have to." - Cicero, in Gladiator
    Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,866
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    https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/ele/d/springfield-excellent-teac-reel-to-reel/7410634785.html

    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,687
    Stellar deal in Sunfire bipolar surrounds (199)…..

    https://www.audiolab.com/promos/sunfire/?goal=0_f90b00d938-4cfb63d3c5-132755209&mc_cid=4cfb63d3c5&mc_eid=1a9d651c39
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,566
    Some more Carver audio. Ribbon speakers B):p 350.00

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/393762672298?

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    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

    “If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,115
    I loved my Carver CD back in the day. I've always wanted to try out some of his amps and receivers.
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

    Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's

    Additional projects: RTA 12c's
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  • CGTIII
    CGTIII Posts: 1,234
    edited December 2021
    Tony M wrote: »
    Some more Carver audio. Ribbon speakers B):p 350.00

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/393762672298

    Now at $200 but only "Free local pickup from Ridgecrest, California"

    Expect that there will be bumps in the road. Choose to not let them rattle you.

    Polk - Monitor 10As, SDA 2Bs, LSi9s, White RTi4s, S4s, M3s, various centers.
    Boston - CR7, CR6s, CR4s.
    Subs - M&K V4, M&K VX-7B, JBL SUB150P, Jamo Sub 250, and others.
    ​Thompson Adventures, Inc.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,566
    These are in Vancouver, BC. :s:'(

    I'd be on these like flies on a picnic if they were local. :p Yea, I'd fall off the wagon again.

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/756822538616079/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks

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    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

    “If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 13,078
    lol @ "like flies on a picnic"
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,566
    Clipdat wrote: »
    lol @ "like flies on a picnic"

    I couldn't type what I really wanted to.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

    “If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright
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  • Navy_Goat
    Navy_Goat Posts: 375
    Tony M wrote: »
    These are in Vancouver, BC. :s:'(

    I'd be on these like flies on a picnic if they were local. :p Yea, I'd fall off the wagon again.

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/756822538616079/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks

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    That listing is not available anymore. The pictures look interesting. Can you share any ;details?

    Merry Christmas everyone.
    SDA SRS 2.3tl, SDA 1C, SDA 2B (TL mod), Reserve 200
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,566
    The link still worked for me.

    I'll copy everything for you if you still can't link to it after one more try.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

    “If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright
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  • Navy_Goat
    Navy_Goat Posts: 375
    Tony M wrote: »
    The link still worked for me.

    I'll copy everything for you if you still can't link to it after one more try.

    For some reason FB is telling me the link is not available anymore. Thanks for the help.
    SDA SRS 2.3tl, SDA 1C, SDA 2B (TL mod), Reserve 200
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,566
    It's still up for me in that link above... :)

    One of Kind Audiophile Transmission Line Speakers

    Jeffrey Ratte
    I am new to this group…are these gone yet? (Jeffrey in Seattle)
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    Simon Kiing
    Jeffrey Ratte still got them but I live in Van BC


    C$550 · In stock
    Listed in Vancouver, BC
    Details
    Condition
    Used - Good
    This is incredibly built and designed walnut wood transmission port designed speakers. It’s incredibly versatile for all types of music from classical to rock. High end drivers. The cabinetry alone is with $2500. It Speaker weighs close to 100lbs.
    There is no resonance in this speaker. Incredibly detailed and very expansive sound . It’s one of kind . A project that went very well . These will compete with speakers costing thousands of dollars. Hundreds of hours were spent designing and building these speakers . Just need more space for the next project.
    $550 Obo. Hoping to move in a new home by New Years

    B&W, Totem, Paradigm, Boston Acoustics, Linn, Harbeth
    Vancouver, BC
    Location is approximate
    Seller Information
    Simon Kiing
    Audiophile Swap and Shop
    (12)
    Joined Facebook in 2007

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    I hope this helps you connect in some way if you still want to pursue.

    I'd sure pay them a personal visit to hear these if they were local.

    If I bought them, that would be a second set of home-made speakers like this that I would own. I bought a set with integral stands years ago. The stands are screwed to the speakers from inside the speaker cabinet. Her roommate, who built them, had just passed away. She wanted 5.00 for the pr.. I gave her 20 or maybe even 40. They are that nice. I have them hooked up to one of my receivers now.

    These pics were from Dec. 2020.
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    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

    “If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright
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  • BlueBirdMusic
    BlueBirdMusic Posts: 2,737
    edited December 2021
    I like the way those speakers look. Remind me of a calico cat.

    At first, Facebook said listing not available. I changed the filter from local to me to Vancouver, British Columbia and searched for "transmission line speakers" within electronics. First up.

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    "Sometimes you have to look to the past to understand where you are going in the future"
    Harry / Marietta GA
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  • Navy_Goat
    Navy_Goat Posts: 375
    Thanks for the info. They look great.
    SDA SRS 2.3tl, SDA 1C, SDA 2B (TL mod), Reserve 200
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,065
    https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/600433701031508/?media_id=4&ref=share_attachment

    Not bad if your out in Cali....and like ADS speakers
    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
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  • la2vegas
    la2vegas Posts: 762
    tonyb wrote: »
    https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/600433701031508/?media_id=4&ref=share_attachment

    Not bad if your out in Cali....and like ADS speakers

    The link is no bueno, perhaps because I don't use Facebook.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,065
    https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/645231536788802/?media_id=0&ref=share_attachment

    Some VAC monos for 3g....160 watts of tube power doesn't come much cheaper.
    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
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  • motorstereo
    motorstereo Posts: 2,317
    Link isn't working for me either so I'm guessing the ADS speakers are gone. What model were they?
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,065
    edited January 2022
    Full Dynaco system with optional wood cases for the tuner and pre amp.
    components are:

    Dynaco AF6 Tuner
    Dynaco PAT 5 Pre Amp (highly acclaimed)
    Dynaco ST 150 Power Amplifier.

    All these components are in excellent condition for their age. The sound is amazing when hooked up in my main system.

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    Due to the size and weight of these components it is local pickup only, 11209. Do research on pricing for these units, my price is firm. No trades, Cash Only
    ********

    3 pieces in mint condition for 6 bones in NY. Found on FB, pics didnt transfer but they are mint.
    Audiophile swap and shop group on FB.
    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
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,227
    Good price, although I would take my PAS4 over the PAT5 any day of the week.
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • CGTIII
    CGTIII Posts: 1,234
    Salamander Synergy Core Module Twin 30 SN30 - $500. Claims mint. No affiliation.
    44.5 length x 19.75 depth x 30.75 height. Originally $900. Near Sacramento.
    Expect that there will be bumps in the road. Choose to not let them rattle you.

    Polk - Monitor 10As, SDA 2Bs, LSi9s, White RTi4s, S4s, M3s, various centers.
    Boston - CR7, CR6s, CR4s.
    Subs - M&K V4, M&K VX-7B, JBL SUB150P, Jamo Sub 250, and others.
    ​Thompson Adventures, Inc.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,065
    https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649762719-v-a-c-avatar-integrated/

    We all know, and drool, over Vac gear. Quality build, fantastic sound that just might be end game for most of us. If you have 2500 bucks blowing a hole in your pocket, run, don't walk, and grab this integrated from Vac.
    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
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,669
    @audioluvr this is in Tigard, OR.
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,866
    I saw it. I just don't have $2,500 burning a hole in my pocket right now!
    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre modded with Mundorf Supreme caps
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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