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Time coherence - how important and what speakers?
Dolphin, you askedThe detractors of time coherent designs almost always mention: dispersion characteristics, smoothness of power response, distortion, wave interference, off-axis lobing, and compression. I think you touched on wave interference an... 
Amp for Green Mountain Europa
Dolphin- Temp homepage is up at our website.Final production pix of the C-3 will be posted there late next week, as we will be shipping them by then.Phasecorrect: I am not God- don't make that much money... but glad you like `em. Wait `till 1000 h... 
Clements audio speakers?
http://www.clements-prc.com 
Why Veneer?
We created a particular cast marble formula Slappy, for our enclosures.The phenolic board is definitely really stiff- and if one could afford to try it as a hobbyist, you might not want to then spend another $1500 on the table saw required. I can'... 
Time coherence - how important and what speakers?
Cdc, if you can listen to a Jordan-driver based system- do so. It is a real treat- I probably should have made it more clear that I greatly respect their level of performance. I worked with them a lot in the 1970's when the 2" modules became avail... 
Why Veneer?
Solid hardwoods crack when constrained/glued at the cabinet corners. This is not because the wood is drying out. It is from the expansion/contraction caused by a prolonged difference in humidity/moisture on the outside vs. the inside. Waxes, or mo... 
Time coherence - how important and what speakers?
I've said straight out what I find wrong with the sound of higher-order crossovers and the philosophy of that sort of design approach, but have not critiqued the finer points of any design. That holds here, but I do appreciate Cdc's wanting to kno... 
setting up a listening room in unfinished basement
Sean's advice is the best, although I have not visited the Rives Audio site. Hopefully it does not give out simple math answers, like the Cardas room ratios, as those are not sufficient to create a good room.F. Alton Everest's book "The Master Han... 
Amp for Green Mountain Europa
Pete- you are "post-upgrade", and I say more about that in the Time Coherence thread- the very last post in it.Bombaywalla- from what I have heard from those cables and amps, they are eminently suitable for all our speakers, and many people have t... 
Amp for Green Mountain Europa
Hi guys-As you listen to amplifiers, consider things that hide a lot of the differences:Reflectionsoff your eyeglassesoff your stereo gear (drape with a "poorly folded" bed quilt)off a coffee table/footstool (move it- the quilt method won't help m... 
Time coherence - how important and what speakers?
The Europa was upgraded many months ago, and I have been working on other designs, both smaller and larger. However, I feel uncomfortable using this forum for promotion, but I do appreciate your asking. Such info will be on the website, and anyone... 
Time coherence - how important and what speakers?
There's been no spare time to finish the last few pages (for the new speakers), as we take care of orders/existing customers. However, it shouldn't be too much longer `till we can get back to it and get it published. Thanks for checking!Best,Roy 
Cable suggestions? Opinions needed...
I suggest Audio Magic Sorcerer current-production products, or higher on up their line. Are they the best? Who knows? But they are indeed extraordinary in their resolution, grace and silence.Roy JohnsonGreen Mountain Audio 
Review: Jeff Rowland Design Concentra mkIIp Amplifier
Jwt-You should try the Audio Magic cables and speaker wires (current production)- their Sorcerer models on up.I've heard nothing near them for clarity and musicality. Some people find them "bland", but we've found that's because something downstre... 
Nearfield vs. Ambient sound
Thanks for the comments and compliments guys- I'm glad you're enjoying the sound. Phasecorrect- regarding the 8-10foot listening distance you mention:There is nothing special about a first-order circuit that demands this distance, except that firs...