stephendunn
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| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure David, not sure how I gave the impression I was moving on from the VR L2i-SE. Have zero plans for replacement especially after installing the Linlai 2A3 tubes. It's position is almost as steadfast as that of the Nenuphar's, especially after audi... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure Have about fifty hours on my new Linlai 2A3 tubes running in the DHT pre-amp section of my Vinnie Rossi L2i-SE integrated. While there may still be break in improvements to come, I feel confident in saying that these are remarkable tubes that eas... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure RobertI did listen to the VR L2i SE driving the SIT-1's though its DHT preamp stage with the ELROG 300bs. It improved the SIT's soundstage and it's lower mid-range very slightly from the PL XP-32 which I thought was heaven with the SIT-1s. But t... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure @jollytinker I'd be interested in hearing about your room treatments. I have a smallish room and have been researching same. Thanks. | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure This is an amber alert regarding using resistors between positive side of speaker cables and the VR L2iSE output terminals. I just removed my Dueland 1ohm resistors--put in place to lower dampen factor--and realized a big jump in sound quality, s... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure vinpicVinnie suggested the jantzen-audio 1.0-ohm audio grade superes resistor (bought from Parts ConneXion) which I initially installed by fastening one of its wires to the positive WBT speaker posts on my L2i-SE with the other end of wire wrapped... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure Charles,Yes, your memory serves you well. Straight up the VR L2i-SE was a step above every other pre+amp combo I'd tried with the Nenuphars. Adding the resistors improved the bass and added more presence and air. As so often the case in this hob... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure charles1dad Just a reminder that I use 1 ohm resistors per VR's advice between L2i-SE and positive speaker cable to lower damping factor to 2 which seems to be right in the Nenuphar's sweet spot. And how sweet it is. | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure David_ten. Thanks for posting that link. I will keep you posted if I decide to try the Lanlai 2A3–which I probably will. I’ve also have been thinking about your taking the Nenuphars off the Townshend Podiums and putting them back on the floor. Do... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure Was there mention of associated equipment used in Isak’s review and I just missed it? | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure Hi Charles,That is a good question and one that begs the premise of my post: that the L2i-se has uncanny neutrality since but has a DHT tube pre and what tube is truly neutral? But to answer your question, I first what to point out that there is ... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure I agree--have read only superlative things about the Bakoon13R no matter what it drives.But I have heard the following amps driving my Nenuphars (listed in order of preference):1. FW SIT-1 2. FW SIT-33. Tektron One 2A3All with both the Shindo Gisc... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure Mikei would be very interested in hearing how the SIT-1s sounded in relation to your Ayon amplifiers. Two very divergent design philosophies, both of which the Nenuphars work well with. | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure david_ten Congrats on your new amps. Can't wait to hear your report.BTW I ended up with the Sigma NR V2 power cable instead of the Omega. When attached to the VR L2i-SE it had 85% of the benefits of the Omega at 50% of the price. Still truly re... | |
| Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure abd1...The Shunyata Omega replaced an Audience AU24 power chord, a David and Goliath match up. This all came about because my audiophile friend insisted my old Audience cable wasn't good enough for the VR. I insisted that there was technology i... |