What audio system do you have, or plan on getting?

[Ken B]

Yes, that is, it is correct that two speakers, each rated at X ohms, when connected in parallel will look like X/2 ohms to your amplifier.

So if your Technics is indeed rated for two pairs of 6 ohm speakers it will handle 4 ohm Magneplanars with no problem -- BUT I'm suspicious that a 6 ohm rating implies that that is for a single pair of speakers, NOT two pairs -- check your manual carefully.

I will, thanks. I found it online.

[Kontrapunctus]

I've made a few upgrades recently. First, I sold my Martin Logan Theos and bought a pair of DALI Epicon 2s--wow...every bit as detailed and transparent, but more musical:



I have a DALI Epicon Vokal on order to replace my Martin Logan Motif center speaker:



And an SVS SB 13 Ultra subwoofer on order to replace my Martin Logan Abyss:



I'll report back once they arrive.

[The new erato]

I've made a few upgrades recently. First, I sold my Martin Logan Theos and bought a pair of DALI Epicon 2s--wow...every bit as detailed and transparent,

Glad you like the Dali's. I have a set of the Dali Euphonia MS 5's in my main music room and love them(the picture is not my system though):

[Kontrapunctus]

Thanks. They are pricey, but life is too short for poor sound!

[Daverz]

When I was hunting for new speakers several years ago, Dalis were definitely the best looking ones that I auditioned.

[Kontrapunctus]

When I was hunting for new speakers several years ago, Dalis were definitely the best looking ones that I auditioned.

The Epicon is their new reference series, and they sound as good as they look!

[Ken B]

Thanks. They are pricey, but life is too short for poor sound!

What neighbourhood of pricey?

[The new erato]

A quich google shows a retail price in the UK of £ 4300 including stands. In Norway they are the equivalent of $ 6000.

[Ken B]

A quich google shows a retail price in the UK of £ 4300 including stands. In Norway they are the equivalent of $ 6000.

For that price they have to make me thinner and younger!

[petrarch]

For that price they have to make me thinner and younger!

I am guessing the amount of enjoyment and depth of T&F's and Erato's listening experience far exceeds the amount of money spent.

[Kontrapunctus]

In the US the Epicon 2 sells for $8000 a pair, and the Vokal center is $6000. The bigger Epicon 6 sells for about $12,000 and the Epicon 8 for $19,000. One mainly gets a bit more bass and volume output with the larger models. Since my wife thought the Martin Logans were too visually overwhelming in the living room, I needed to find something that sounded as good (or better, in this case) but that was significantly smaller, so the Epicon 2 perfectly met the need. I also found the MLs to be rather fatiguing to listen to over an extended time. Electrostatics are great for "x-raying" the music, but they are not as musical as good dynamic speakers in my opinion. I also plan to replace my Stax headphones with some dynamic ones, probably Sennheiser HD 800 or Audyze LCD-X as soon as I sell the Stax.

[mahler10th]

Things get better and better here.
Reported in October or thereabouts last year my joy in receiving Marantz Integrated Amp and two fabulous Rega Jura speakers.  Recently, I have got my small gnarly fingers also on a Marantz CD player to compliment the Amp, and Sony Dav DZ 260 DVD/SACD home entertainment system, complete with fabulous solid state Sony 5.1 speaker set which runs at a a crystal clear ear smashing 3 ohms.  My setup has become somewhat mighty compared to any audio hardware I've used in the past.  For example, I've never been able to play an SACD until now.

I could not be happier with the way music comes to me, I feel blessed that I can at last listen to it closer to it's proper output quality than ever.  My equipment is pretty old (the Marantz stuff and the Riga speakers date from 1999-ish, and the DVD/SACD from 2008-ish) but by all the Gods all of it does utter wonders!

[jut1972]

John you may be able to use the marantz amp to drive your left and right channeld.  if you can then you'll be hearing it through the rigas not the little sonys. .. 
that's how I have mine set up. 

[mahler10th]

John you may be able to use the marantz amp to drive your left and right channeld.  if you can then you'll be hearing it through the rigas not the little sonys. .. 
that's how I have mine set up.

Yes, me too.  Since last post I have ditched the Sony setup completely in favor of the Regas.  Everything plays through the Regas.  Whilst the Sony setup was loud and gave fabulous dimension, the flourish and wonder of the freestanding Regas still wind hands down.  Plus, when at a concert, I do not hear music also coming from 'behind' me, so while the Sony dimensions and clarity was nothing short of outstanding, there was something irregular about it...I guess the 'Home Theater System' is just that, great for movies and gaming and all manner of media, but for our music...the Regas still win...

[Pat B]

Finally bought a new needle (Grado Black1) for my phono cartridge (Grado Black). This is badly overdue. I won't say how long, but I haven't been spinning vinyl lately because of it.

A while ago I somehow came into possession of a ZF3 cartridge, which I looked up after I bought that needle. Turns out this is actually a nicer, though slightly older, cartridge. The needles are compatible but I think I'm going to put the Black1 in the Black, and maybe get a nicer stylus for the ZF3 later.

[Mirror Image]

My audio stereo setup is pretty simple. Here are photos found on the Internet of my stereo equipment:



Onkyo DX7210 CD player



Sony XE500 CD Player



Sony JE520 MD Player (Am I the only on this forum that uses MDs?)



Sony D711 amplifier



Pioneer Dynamic Range Processor RG-9

I don't know the model number of my Polk Audio speakers, but they're probably made in the late 80s, early 90s.

My setup hasn't changed at all. No need in changing something that you're already pleased with. Of course, I could invest in some higher end equipment, but I've always believed 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it.'

[Jay F]

Sony JE520 MD Player (Am I the only on this forum that uses MDs?)

What are MDs?

[Mirror Image]

What are MDs?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiniDisc

[mahler10th]

My setup hasn't changed at all. No need in changing something that you're already pleased with. Of course, I could invest in some higher end equipment, but I've always believed 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it.'

Dynamic Range Processor?  Interesting.  I did not know such things exist, John!  I know what it is by its name, but what has it got IN it to do the job it says?  Some kind of DAC or something?     

[Mirror Image]

Dynamic Range Processor?  Interesting.  I did not know such things exist, John!  I know what it is by its name, but what has it got IN it to do the job it says?  Some kind of DAC or something?     

Hey Johnny Boy, all you need to know about Dynamic Range Processors is here:

http://electronicdesign.com/archive/dynamic-range-processor