One can dream, can't they? - Audio Exotics

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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,261
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    This post is solely for the ribbing of a fellow forum member who does not like old threads resurrected. His moniker will be kept confidential, but the post is still on topic, relevant and at the end of the day? Who would not want this masterpiece of art and sonic bliss in their rig?

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    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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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,682
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    could you imagine keeping that bad boy clean?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,261
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    LOL....no doubt! Too funny.

    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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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,966
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    This one has been at the top of my experience for 7 years standing.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,725
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    joecoulson wrote: »
    This one has been at the top of my experience for 7 years standing.
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    You really cannot have an appreciation of how deep those speakers are until you see/stand next to them in person. The amp is on another level as well.
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,966
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    It was 2019 and I believe the system was well over $1mil
    Can't imagine what it is now
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,682
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    1 million in 2019 is easily 2 to 3 million today
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 8,064
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    It would actually only be $1.31 million if strictly counting inflation rates. Now, tariffs, chip shortages, and company profit greed might bump it higher...
    See profile for rigs. Nothing else here.
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  • joecoulson
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    What made that system stand out, was the fact it was in a massive room, with tons of folks and chairs in there - and it still sounded like you were smack in the middle of an orchestra - truly unforgettable.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 8,064
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    Does anyone remember the components in the system? Just curious. The speakers remind me of my old SS-M9 ES, but that shape is popular for high end speakers, so it's no surprise.
    See profile for rigs. Nothing else here.
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,966
    edited August 7
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    The system that was front-and-center prominently showcased the company’s Ultra 9 speakers ($200,000) driven by the stunning vertically-oriented VAC Statement 450i iQ tube integrated amplifier ($150,000). Cables and power cords were all from Masterbuilt Audio. Esoteric covered the digital frontend with its Grandioso P1 CD transport ($38,000), two Grandioso D1 monoblock DACs ($19,000 each), and the G-01 clock ($20,000). Vinyl playback was handled by the TechDAS Air Force III turntable ($29,500) running through the 450i iQ’s built-in phono preamp.

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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,966
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    May have been under $1mil, but not by much when you add all power, cables, additional comps etc
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 27,725
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    joecoulson wrote: »
    May have been under $1mil, but not by much when you add all power, cables, additional comps etc

    They had the same system set up for several years, it was the same system last year at Axpona.
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,866
    edited August 7
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    I think the Ultra 9’s are like $350k now. Was standing next to a pair of them last week.
    2 Channel Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II, 2 REL Carbon Limited, Norma Revo IPA-140B, Norma Revo DAC-2, Lumin U2 Mini, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, Modwright PH 150, Denon DP-59l w/Denon DL-301MKII, WAY Silver 3 Ana+ Speaker Cables, WAY Interconnect Cables, AudioQuest Niagara 7000 w/Dragon, WAY power cables for all other sources.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,682
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    I didn't see where you factored into unrelenting greed and c suite overhead to the extra 700k
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,966
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    lol!
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  • engie490
    engie490 Posts: 447
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    Exotic stuff from the 50s. Hegeman Professional speakers. First seen for me. Ad is on A'gon (no affiliation).

    https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbibhi-hegeman-professional-loudspeaker-full-range#

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    KEF Xq5s / Velodyne DD12 / Apollon Purifi 1ET6525SA / SST Thoebe II / 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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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,614
    edited August 9
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    treitz3 wrote: »
    Who would not want this masterpiece of art and sonic bliss in their rig?
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    Tom
    VR3 wrote: »
    could you imagine keeping that bad boy clean?
    Harley edition
    I disabled signatures.
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