Legacy Speaker Owners Assistance Request

Thanks!yes getting closer>
An out of the conversation question for you.
Have you heard the PTE Phoenix and with the statement sub by any chance.
Thinking you are at RMAF
Thanksgiving weekend here
Good luck
Tom

Thanks Dragon again! Can you pls tell me what pre you are using with the Atma's?
Regards
T

Thanks! I listed the speakers. Should have mentioned it will be a 5.2 system with at least 2 Xtreme subs also. XD/HD front, Marquis HD Center and Focus SE rear
No one in my area has or carries the Blades so that makes it difficult.

Victoria BC Canada

HI Doug! First, thank you for the lengthy and informative reply. Honored that you have replied to my post!

50% of listening will be 2 ch and 50% HT/5.1 music(bluray only).
If I recall, in one of your articles you opted to use an AB amp vs an ICE for the W-HD!?
If so how did you find the comparison?

My intentions, so far, are to Mono the XD or Bi the HD.
Stereo amp the rear F-SE's and use bi-wiring.

The M-HD Centre has me a little perplexed as what direction to actually go as, you stated, it has a lot of relevance.

Room correction: Bill will be employed,directly,to set the system up, using his Xilica system for the LRF's.

Been looking @ Triannov, Dirac, XTZ pro etc. for others.

Also looking at 5.1/2 pre/pro's/server.
Memory Player 64u modded to 5.2 w/ B ray built in.
Krell 707 w/ modded Oppo 105
New Emotiva - not yet released
Any suggestions?

No analogue planned at this time but may look at adding a UHA R2R and associated gear later for 2ch listening only. I'll probably be lambasted for this but that is what I'm planning for now.

Amplification:
Been looking at Coda; 15.5(new) for XD's
33.0(5) for SE's?

M-HD has me perplexed as to which is most suitable considering it can handle up to 400w, and to attempt to match it (timbre) to the XD/HD LRF's.
Definitely looking to use the same brand throughout!
That said, I welcome any recommendations!!!

As previously mentioned my room size is Mod-large (10,800 cu/ft) w/ a high sloping cieling. It has an Equi=Tech 150A (220 stepped down to 110)dedicated service and Cardas wire to Maestro outlets. Two separate grounds: 1 for Electronics and one for Amps etc. Each (floor)outlet is within 3-4 ft of the proposed speaker/sub placement and 2/20A outlets proximal (3-4/ft) to the electronics etc.
I have done this to reduce wire length (read;costs) requirements for each component.

Appreciate any additional input for sure!!!
Kindest Regards,
Tom

Doug!
Thank again my friend!
I have been considering a good dedicated 2 ch pre for sure.
Been looking at ARC 5se and ref 40 used. any recommendations appreciated.
A 5.2 ch pro for mutli-channel and switch the wiring when necessary. No problem doing this at all.

XLR's for the runs to the amps for sure. But boy does it get pricey! LOL.

Also been looking at 10 ga OFC for bass and 12-14 ga OFC for M/T.

Owe you a big piece of smoked salmon!
T

Hi Doug! Thanks again for the detailed input.
Much appreciated.
Since the bass section of the XD's have 2 500 ICE amps...what AB amps for the bass have you tried?
I'm going to only converse on two channel and the Whispers.
Since I already have the power supply installed near each XD/HD placement I would like to Bi them since I have incurred that expense in room/system preparation.
I know that there will be extra expense to the Whispers but I want the flexibility, as you stated, to dial them to the material and sound for 2 channel playback.
Did you run the Innamorata with another amp (AB or?) for bass?
May I also ask what speaker cables you use(d)?
Regards
Tom

Thanks Dragon!! Ging to have a look at it!
Regards
T

Just read Doug Shroeder's review of the modded Whisper Clarity on Dagogo site.
just goes to show that people like Doug and Bill keep improving what was already very good.

Yes! Enjoying the ongoing Doug!

Regarding new D class.

I have been investigating non ICE powered for the W-HD.

So far the Anthem M1 (1000@8 & 2000@4) seems to be getting some good ink.
Also the Pascal is also garnering favor from the DIY'ers.
Others are Ncore based and numerous. prices can be stiff on some though.

Been thinking 1-M1 and an Innamorata per W-HD might be worth a try if the impedance is matchable.

Also looking at used Krell FBP600 for the bass amp. Again, if it can match impedance.

Thanks for the Innamorata input! I have read all that is available now.

Thanks for the wire info also> What gauge would you recommend for low range and also for the mid/high?

The runs will be quite short: 3-5ft

The longest interconnect runs will be to the rear amp(s) and rear sub. That will be up to 20ft!

A little concerned about signal degradation at that distance.
Any Thoughts on this?

Pre-amp: Some of the new pre's I have been looking at offer variable input/output gain management.

he new CODA 7x has great specs for this and multi out's.

But also been considering VTL 7.5 and ARC 40th/10 for two channel??

This is too much fun!!!
Kindest Regards,
Tom

Thank you Zeph'! Getting closer all the time

Thanks Vibe! Atma' has definitely been on my short list for a while.
I would appreciate your SS vs Tube comparison and evaluation.
Regards