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  • engie490
    engie490 Posts: 450
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    I picked up a pair of Unity Audio Pyramid Signature Fountainhead speakers for $200. One mid had separated from the surround. Spent $50 on getting that professionally repaired. So $250 investment for speakers that went for $5600 in the late 90s.

    These are the ones with cabinets made of corian. Apparently that wasn’t dense enough, because they also have the Microscan devices on the back of each.

    These were very filthy when I got them, so I had to clean lots of dirt/dust from the drivers and cabs. The microscan devices I put in the dishwasher and they came out great.

    The genius that I purchased these from decided to get a picture of the bass driver in the bottom of one of the speakers, so he flipped it upside down on his driveway. You can see what happened to the top of the cabinet.

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    Now have them in the main rig. Wow do they sound good! Wide, deep soundstage. Lovely tone. Bass is really good and plentiful. Tone is beautiful. In other words, very musical.




    Apogee Stages / Apollon Purifi 1ET6525SA / Classe CT-SSP / Innersound Phono / Bluesound Node 130 / Oppo BDP-105D / Technics SP-15 w/SAEC WE-308SX & Ortofon AS-309 arms / Audio-Technica ART-1 & Dynavector XX2 Mk II carts
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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
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    Sorry to learn the seller damaged the cabinet. Nice find though.

    Awesome amp, btw!
    CD Players: Sony CDP-211; Sony DVP-S9000ES; Sony UDP-X800M2 (x2); Cambridge Audio CXC

    DACs: Jolida Glass FX Tube DAC III (x2); Denafrips Ares II (x2)

    Streamers: ROKU (x3); Bluesound Node 2i and Node N130 w/LHY LPS // Receivers: Yamaha RX-V775BT; Yamaha RX-V777

    Preamps: B&K Ref 50; B&K Ref 5 S2; Classe CP-800 MkII; Audio Research SP16L (soon)

    Amps: Niles SI-275; B&K ST125.7; B&K ST125.2; Classe CA-2300; Butler Audio TDB-5150

    Speakers: Boston Acoustics CR55; Focal Chorus 705v; Wharfedale Diamond 10.2; Monitor Audio Silver-1; Def Tech Mythos One (x4)/Mythos Three Center (x2)/Mythos Two pr.; Martin Logan Electromotion ESL; Legacy Audio Victoria/Silverscreen Center; Gallo Acoustics Reference 3.1; SVS SB-1000 Pro; REL HT-1003; B&W ASW610; HifiMan HE400i

    Turntable: Dual 721 Direct-Drive w/Audio Technica AT-VM95e cart

    Cables: Tripp-lite 14ga. PCs, Blue Jeans Cable ICs, Philips PXT1000 ICs; Kimber Kable DV30 coaxial ICs; Canare L-4E6S XLR ICs; Kimber Kable 8PR & 8TC speaker cables.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,752
    edited April 2023
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    Awesome! You can tell they are quality. Late 90s was back when manufactures were making speakers that actually sounded like music!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • engie490
    engie490 Posts: 450
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    jbreezy5 wrote: »
    Awesome amp, btw!

    Thanks! I've been thinking that I could sell it to make some $$$ and downsize to a reasonably sized amp...then I make the mistake of putting it back in the system and my plan doesn't seem quite as brilliant.
    Apogee Stages / Apollon Purifi 1ET6525SA / Classe CT-SSP / Innersound Phono / Bluesound Node 130 / Oppo BDP-105D / Technics SP-15 w/SAEC WE-308SX & Ortofon AS-309 arms / Audio-Technica ART-1 & Dynavector XX2 Mk II carts
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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 944
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    I added a Blair Chapman 6L6 amp to the sunroom system.

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  • invalid
    invalid Posts: 1,559
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    Nice looking amp
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  • TEAforONE
    TEAforONE Posts: 1,102
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    engie490 wrote: »
    I picked up a pair of Unity Audio Pyramid Signature Fountainhead speakers for $200. One mid had separated from the surround. Spent $50 on getting that professionally repaired. So $250 investment for speakers that went for $5600 in the late 90s.

    These are the ones with cabinets made of corian. Apparently that wasn’t dense enough, because they also have the Microscan devices on the back of each.

    These were very filthy when I got them, so I had to clean lots of dirt/dust from the drivers and cabs. The microscan devices I put in the dishwasher and they came out great.

    The genius that I purchased these from decided to get a picture of the bass driver in the bottom of one of the speakers, so he flipped it upside down on his driveway. You can see what happened to the top of the cabinet.

    22631ucjglz2.jpeg
    7w0waylabeyd.jpeg
    l3pgwgovzu5p.jpeg
    nxynqg2y42oj.jpeg

    Now have them in the main rig. Wow do they sound good! Wide, deep soundstage. Lovely tone. Bass is really good and plentiful. Tone is beautiful. In other words, very musical.



    Very cool speakers. Corian is very repairable. A quick google will get the top of that speaker lookin great!
    See my profile for list of gear.
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  • treitz3
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    You have a great wife, if I do say so myself sir.

    Tom
    ~ 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. ~
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  • rebelsoul
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    Wardsweb wrote: »
    My wife picked this JVC up at an estate sale. She's a keeper.

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    Turntable or the wife . Lol
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  • Wardsweb
    Wardsweb Posts: 944
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    rebelsoul wrote: »

    Turntable or the wife . Lol

    Both!
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,644
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    Switched to Audioquest Thunderbirds on my T+A DAC 200.

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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 13,104
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    I think you're supposed to take off those plastic shipping protector things.
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,644
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    lol - I always wondered about that. At least I took off the plastic caps on the XLRs!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,752
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    Definitely would change the dielectric properties of the cables. Removing them will reveal a whole new world of audio.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,644
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    One good thing about them is that they protect the finish on the connectors. As I was trying my best to install them without incident one end slipped out of my hand and clanked against the side of my cabinet. I was thinking thank god for that plastic cover.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 13,104
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    Gasp!
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,742
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    That’ll buff right out.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 13,104
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    Hooked up a new amp last night: https://boxem-audio.eu/en/stereo-amplifiers/10-170-arthur-4215e2.html
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,752
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    You like it l I'm digging the smaller one in the desktop rig
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 13,104
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    First impressions are very positive, sounds great.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,752
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    Very nice, pictures of course for proof 😜
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 13,104
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    I gotchu! Will take some when I get home. It's not much of a looker, but its got it where it counts!
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 13,104
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    @VR3 Here you go:
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    It's pretty much exactly what I was looking for. Small, lightweight, cool running, plenty of power on tap - 210wpc. Completely silent in operation and in standby mode, which it goes into automatically after 10 minutes of no signal.

    Very happy and satisfied with the purchase. Did I mention it sounds great?! It's a true pleasure to listen to. I'm planning on writing a formal review after I've spent some more time with it and tried it with my other speakers.
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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
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    Clipdat wrote: »
    @VR3 Here you go:
    eb6bpzcqirtn.jpg
    dnnmmzjmds6c.jpg

    It's pretty much exactly what I was looking for. Small, lightweight, cool running, plenty of power on tap - 210wpc. Completely silent in operation and in standby mode, which it goes into automatically after 10 minutes of no signal.

    Very happy and satisfied with the purchase. Did I mention it sounds great?! It's a true pleasure to listen to. I'm planning on writing a formal review after I've spent some more time with it and tried it with my other speakers.

    Where’s your Benchmark amp?
    CD Players: Sony CDP-211; Sony DVP-S9000ES; Sony UDP-X800M2 (x2); Cambridge Audio CXC

    DACs: Jolida Glass FX Tube DAC III (x2); Denafrips Ares II (x2)

    Streamers: ROKU (x3); Bluesound Node 2i and Node N130 w/LHY LPS // Receivers: Yamaha RX-V775BT; Yamaha RX-V777

    Preamps: B&K Ref 50; B&K Ref 5 S2; Classe CP-800 MkII; Audio Research SP16L (soon)

    Amps: Niles SI-275; B&K ST125.7; B&K ST125.2; Classe CA-2300; Butler Audio TDB-5150

    Speakers: Boston Acoustics CR55; Focal Chorus 705v; Wharfedale Diamond 10.2; Monitor Audio Silver-1; Def Tech Mythos One (x4)/Mythos Three Center (x2)/Mythos Two pr.; Martin Logan Electromotion ESL; Legacy Audio Victoria/Silverscreen Center; Gallo Acoustics Reference 3.1; SVS SB-1000 Pro; REL HT-1003; B&W ASW610; HifiMan HE400i

    Turntable: Dual 721 Direct-Drive w/Audio Technica AT-VM95e cart

    Cables: Tripp-lite 14ga. PCs, Blue Jeans Cable ICs, Philips PXT1000 ICs; Kimber Kable DV30 coaxial ICs; Canare L-4E6S XLR ICs; Kimber Kable 8PR & 8TC speaker cables.
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  • treitz3
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    jbreezy5 wrote: »
    Where’s your Benchmark amp?

    Hopefully gone.

    Tom

    ~ 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. ~
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 13,104
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    jbreezy5 wrote: »
    Where’s your Benchmark amp?

    Put in the closet for now. Funny story, the whole reason why I wanted a different amp is because the standby PSU in the Benchmark was making a subtle very quiet high pitched noise. Since my system is in my bedroom I could sometimes hear this noise during quiet mornings when laying in bed. Got tired of having to unplug the power cord from the outlet to get it to go away.

    Would likely be a non-issue for most people who have their system in a living room or dedicated room. And for those who don't have incredibly sensitive hearing.

    But yeah, I'll be holding onto it for when I have a dedicated listening room. The Benchmark AHB2 is still an absolutely incredible amplifier and I love how it sounds. "Flawless" is a great way to describe it's performance.

    But for a $3k amp with impeccable measured performance with no audible noise anywhere else, it's perplexing to me that the standby PSU in there makes an annoying high pitched noise.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,752
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    Bat hearing!

    Clean setup for sure!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,334
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    Clipdat wrote: »
    jbreezy5 wrote: »
    Where’s your Benchmark amp?

    Put in the closet for now. Funny story, the whole reason why I wanted a different amp is because the standby PSU in the Benchmark was making a subtle very quiet high pitched noise. Since my system is in my bedroom I could sometimes hear this noise during quiet mornings when laying in bed. Got tired of having to unplug the power cord from the outlet to get it to go away.

    Would likely be a non-issue for most people who have their system in a living room or dedicated room. And for those who don't have incredibly sensitive hearing.

    But yeah, I'll be holding onto it for when I have a dedicated listening room. The Benchmark AHB2 is still an absolutely incredible amplifier and I love how it sounds. "Flawless" is a great way to describe it's performance.

    But for a $3k amp with impeccable measured performance with no audible noise anywhere else, it's perplexing to me that the standby PSU in there makes an annoying high pitched noise.

    Are you implying measurements don’t mean everything?

    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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