Could we get a group of all IRS Beta owners?


Just thinking of a group where we could share tips/tricks on them and keeping them in tip top shape.

Also, info on parts/service providers for updates and upgrades.

 

Juan

ervikingo

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Still running a set of IRS Betas. I can agree with a statement made in another thread that they keep getting better as your front end gets better. The mid/hi panels sound sublime with Mac tube amps and a tube pre. I'd love to find a way to upgrade the servo box to XLR if anyone has experience there. Running the bass towers with a Classe CA-400. Simplified from Bryston 7B monos with no sacrifice in performance. A Legacy I-V2 also worked very well.

@ervikingo Thanks for the info. 

Does anyone have experience running the Betas with a later gen Infinity Servo w/ xlr? Is it possible?

@mofimadness  Thanks! And, it was a lot of fun. Sold the second set to a good friend when I came to my senses.

@ervikingo I was going for IRS V performance in my room with double Betas. Everything about it was huge. It was fun..

 

@ervikingo Added another system pic of current Beta set up. It’s a second system on the sidewall now. In my experience, these don’t have to be off the wall very far. 2-3 feet has worked well for me. I’ve tried as much as 6-8 feet in prior set up with no huge benefit, so prefer to have the extra space in the room. I’ve pieced together a second system for them now after sitting dormant for a while. 

@ervikingo Beautiful room and set up!! Very nice. When I ran the multi-Beta set up they all ran through a Legacy Wavelet that I had Legacy set up specifically for the system. It worked well, but the best sound I've experienced through many many set ups and changes with the Betas is running them off of a set of Mac MC901's. Perfect! Honorable mention goes to a pair of MC 275's with a pair of Bryston 7B's. The 275's sounded sweeter and better than the 2301's on them. SS on the high side of the Betas doesn't work well in my opinion unless it's class A from a Tube Pre which is what I'm working on now. I've got an intermittent noise issue with my amp, but when there's no noise it's rivaling the 901's.

@ervikingo I've always listened to mine straight or very slight toe in. They are second system now, so on a side wall where I need to keep them close together and close to the wall and guess what..they still sound terrific! I also prefer the sound closer than most would probably think is ideal. I'll need to get a measurement next time I listen.

To all on this thread, made a tough call over the weekend. Mine are now for sale/trade on AG. 

@ervikingo I sold them over the weekend. The gentleman that purchased the betas also purchased the extra cables and emims I had. Thanks for checking.