Never simultaneously, but it feels like that some days... I used to use Alaska Airlines like a commuter bus - not so much now.
Right now I am in Seattle trying to wring better performance out of a TT, next week probably California... |
Trish, I and the Pup did Charleston to San Diego in 2013 in 4 days in the GL-550 , there may have been some speeding.... Mid to West Texas you Can have |
Well Any road trip you survive is a good one !!!! I think the new record NYC to LA is 25 hours in a rental Mustang....
The Driver is a great book documentary run in a highly prepared BMW. Pre COVID.
phone ahead so you get the destination right - angle right for Seattle or Left for Carlsbad
your mileage may vary |
Gotta be post vaccine but I need to
visit the other coast...
finally got my rebuilt SOTA Sapphire running .. fun... |
Both running tube ARC preamps, one a REF3, another an SP-15 if memory serves... |
I know some guys with 3a sig w muscular power amps ( think Threshold or Musical Reference RM-200 ) that while ceding ground to the Treo in refinement can and do rock n roll with the low base extension on the 3. The massive sound anchors are a must.
fun |
The Brinkmann Nyquist is sublime |
The RM-9 Mk1 is at least to me a fascinating amplifier- highly musical but also has a three position negative feedback ( gain ) switch , so with careful level matching and upstream components up to task - easy to hear the stereo image effects of Higher feedback.
RIP Roger |
The 1958 Reiner and Chicago.... just three Microphones as memory serves... stunning...
IF we survive and any of you get to Seattle or Carlsbad CA, stop by for some music and fellowship |
On classical music... and this is just my $1.50 ... there are probably two issues to get clear on:
how does the rest of your system treat time and phase ???? For a hint the Vandersteen amplifiers use no global feedback. Most of the gear Vandersteen show with follows same philosophy: Ayre, Aesthetix, ARC, Brinkmann.... I have an Audionics CC2 low TIM low feedback amplifier from the 70’s that shines w time and phase correct loudspeakers....
secondly - iF your cup of tea is the closely miked and many many microphones ( latter DG ) Recordings, then time and phase might not be for you...
listening is the key...
I have New World symphony on today.... |
@glissando what a great amp collection you have and yes the RM-9 was voiced w Vandersteen as Roger was an early adopter Vandersteen dealer on East Coast.
i can assure you that the RM-9 is a formidable amplifier running Treo CT with either RAM KT88 or EL-34 ( you can see both on my Casa Pacifica System pictures )
I think an option very worth exploring and one the savvy Vandersteen dealers are tumbling to is the VLR- Signature which has the Carbon tweeter and a Sub 3 ...about $1,500 less than Treo w obviously different form factor.. |
Bob - just picture a well fed but better looking Hemmingway and you have me nailed ! Pete to hang with you guys, I would stare at a waterfront mud puddle!
Glad you are breaking new ground w DAC direct to power amps....I want to try that but BEFORE getting rid of the REF5se, which finally needs new small signal tubes. |
Pete when this virus is over I will fly in to meet @jafant he is a cool dude and especially good at hosting the Thiel thread - bunch of guys who love music and time and phase correct.
i owned the 3a signatures for 8 years and make no mistake they are a formidable value. They should be fantastic as they use both the tweeter and midrange from the 5a. The Soundanchors brace is audiophile ugly but works super well. Having also owned the 5A for 5 years, the 3A gives up a bit in clarity and the ability to play lower in any room. A well setup and powered 3a might be the absolute best value in Audio. I ran them w a MC202, man can they rock.
i see this discussion as fruitful for all involved. My 3a signature in yo man service at brothers system in Florida SOTA Sapphire, Ortofon Black, ARCSp-15, big class A Threshold... you know it sings....
have fun |
Yes the 3a sig retained the mid and tweeter level controls. |
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:-) how fun
looks like a road trip North to Covina to listen
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Pete - I have been in recent touch with Richard and I am excited to hear them also - hoping one of my three favorite dealers here in Southern California gets one of the first pairs :-)
Vandersteen - Beating Inflation and giving you better sound since 1977 !!! |
