bwhitesox Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 (edited) Ok, so I lied. The P7 isn't attached to anything yet - I'm still trying to find a used A21 power amp to pair with it. This is what's driving the Dyns at the moment: What do you think of the Supernait Tom as I almost bought one of these a while back but recently went for the Uniti. Edit: just saw your reply above sorry. Edited June 10, 2013 by bwhitesox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madamesimplifi Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 (edited) How are we going to get Tom to start writing again?? Here's potentially what could be on the cards. Edited June 15, 2013 by b4sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twwen2 Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 (edited) I've been pretty lazy - the notes are stacking up in a neat little pile - I do need to spend some time writing them up for all you lovely people Here's the speakers coming up: 1) PMC DB1i 2) B&W CM1 3) B&W CM5 4) Spendor SA1 5) Dynaudio Focus 160 Edited June 15, 2013 by twwen2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twwen2 Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 In other news, my camera sensor badly needs cleaning - dirt specs are ruining my pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphy Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 this is speaker porn..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madamesimplifi Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 This SA1 really has a very nice gloss veneer... can't stop looking at it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2oxide Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 twwen2 just noticed you and I share quite a similar setup. Mines in my sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twwen2 Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 twwen2 just noticed you and I share quite a similar setup. Mines in my sig. How do you find the Plinius with the 160's? Looks to be a beast of an amp, and the Dyns sure do like power! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2oxide Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 (edited) Splendid combination. Owned it for over a year now and they really do compliment each other. I highly, highly commend this combination and suggest (if possible) you get your hands on this amp and give it a listen with these speakers. I haven't heard the 160's with the A5, but reading about it sure makes me curious as to how it'll fare against the Kiwi amp. Edited June 15, 2013 by h2oxide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twwen2 Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 It's a bit expensive to be honest. I'm looking for a Parasound A21/A31/A51 to pair with the P7 preamp - they each do 400wpc into 4 ohms which should do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2oxide Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Worth every cent. Pity Krispy no longer stocks Plinius gear or else you may have been able to talk to Cam regarding some kind of trial/loan program just so you could hear/review it. Not sure on that one but I know he's a pretty nice guy. Also its worth mentioning the Hautonga has been given a very conservative power rating so I'm confident it can supply in excess of 300WPC into 4 ohms. Plenty of juice for these puppies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhitesox Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 This SA1 really has a very nice gloss veneer... can't stop looking at it. Lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphy Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 (edited) I can't believe you're selling the Spendor SA1s. These are beautiful speakers and sound amazing..... If I had the money, I'd snap these up straight away for my second system, although they a worthy of being main speakers. Edited June 23, 2013 by dolphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twwen2 Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 The SA1 are indeed wonderful speakers; unfortunately they're just too compromised in their bass response (or lack of). They're simply just too small to move any meaningful amount of air for someone who likes to listen to rock, pop and electronica. Just got vocals and acoustic guitar? Then these are all you'll ever need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greigw Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 hi tween2, did you try the spendors with your naim and rega amps? was one obviously better matched? cheers, greig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twwen2 Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 I ran the Spendors with the Bladelius TYR (before I sold it) and the Rega Brio-R. Both worked well in my opinion; the Rega lost a bit of clarity and detail but had more emotion in the mids. The Bladelius on the other hand was a more sterile amp - cleaner delivery with more detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greigw Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I ran the Spendors with the Bladelius TYR (before I sold it) and the Rega Brio-R. Both worked well in my opinion; the Rega lost a bit of clarity and detail but had more emotion in the mids. The Bladelius on the other hand was a more sterile amp - cleaner delivery with more detail. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danter Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 The Gryphon encourages a tidy level of bass from the Spendors. As you say, they don't quite match it with quality larger drivers but they don't exactly embarrass themselves either. And what they do produce, they do it well - never flabby, never slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mushroom01 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 (edited) And what they do produce, they do it well - never flabby, never slow. For some reason danter, when i read this, my eyes wouldn't stop googling your Avatar... :lol: Edited June 26, 2013 by Mushroom01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holliswhy Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 The SA1 are indeed wonderful speakers; unfortunately they're just too compromised in their bass response (or lack of). They're simply just too small to move any meaningful amount of air for someone who likes to listen to rock, pop and electronica. Just got vocals and acoustic guitar? Then these are all you'll ever need. Paired the SA1s up with some Quad Monos and NAD M51. The vocals was utterly seductive. Being in a small room (4*4m) the bass response was pretty good. I can clearly hear the double bass and kick drum in jazz and rock recordings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krnjoejoe Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 twwen2 great reviews so far. Appreciate your efforts. Just wondering if Krix speakers have interested you out of curiosity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twwen2 Posted July 7, 2013 Author Share Posted July 7, 2013 (edited) Thanks krnjoejoe. The only Krix speakers I've heard are the little Atomix bookshelf speakers, and they didn't do much for me to be honest. Edited July 7, 2013 by twwen2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madamesimplifi Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 Krnjoejoe I just recently sold a pair of Krix Atomix. With all speakers, synergy with the rest of the system can make or break even the most highly regarded. When the Atomix were hooked up to some valves, I can tell you they were so open and seductive that I hesitated to let them go when the PM arrived from a buyer. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krnjoejoe Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Thanks for the replies. Was just curious as to how Krix stack up to the international competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjc Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Maybe I should not listen to the Dynaudio's when I go to buy a pair of JBL TLX-8's off someone tomorrow??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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