Sophia's Choice and Coup DevillesSkushino, the dark figure is by Ray Donley and the red theme "Hamlet scence" is by Kenzo, a japenese artist based in Carmel, CA. posted almost 17 years ago | View comment | |
Sophia's Choice and Coup DevillesNope, they are the original version. if i upgrade, it will be WP8. posted over 17 years ago | View comment | |
Sophia's Choice and Coup DevillesYes. Ferrari Red. posted almost 18 years ago | View comment | |
Sophia's Choice and Coup DevillesJsquattrin, thanks for the kind words...i just watch alot of HGTV. i think the secret is to buy dramatic pieces...orginal art work will make any space look great. posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
arrival at shangri-laReally nice setup...Please let me know how the Rogue sounds with the Tyler speakers. posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
kabouter's systemTry Nordost Red Dawns or SPM...we have similar minimal componets setup...solid state amps, dynamic reflex speakers, and detailed/precise digital. I recently replaced Kimber Hero IC and am currently... posted about 18 years ago | View comment | |
Sophia's Choice and Coup DevillesLenny, great to hear from you. I have added Shunyata Hydra 2/Copperhead AC cable...little cost for huge improvement. Also replaced interconnect to Nordost Blue Heaven. I understand now why Nordost ... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Sophia's Choice and Coup DevillesGammajo, the back of the speakers are currently 3 feet from the front wall (most audio magazines use the listening position as a starting point to identify walls...thus the wall facing the listener... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Aero, Lamm, and RevelNice system, I appreciate the simplicity. I am curious about the Audio Aero Capitole...how does it sound when you compared it to others and do they have dealer in the states? posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
current state of artAjahu, great setup! I am sure the books are a good natural diffractor and they look great. How do you like the Apha-Goertz speaker cables? Did they replace your Nordost? posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Clarity and dynamicsReally nice setup. I can just hear the dynamics of your system. I bet it is with very powerful and emotional. The acrylic adds a nice "Philippe Starck ghostly" touch. posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Sophia's Choice and Coup DevillesSystem edited: Added Shunyata. This should be on ALL member's system. Excellent improvement for little $$$! posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Simple system for a small budgetDangzh24, great setup. I truly believe in simplicity when it comes to component selection less interaction one has to deal with. I too separate my 2 channel music system from HT. And btw, I love al... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Sophia's Choice and Coup DevillesChris, thanks for the post...red does stir the emotions, just like a good listening session. The artist is Ray Donley. (http://www.raydonley-online.com/main.html) He also stirs something pretty dar... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Wilson, VTL systemThanks for the info above. Last question, do you use the sub when listening to music? posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Sophia's Choice and Coup DevillesPaul, I am at peace with the DNA 2 DLX. It is neutral with a good sense of authority. I have owned good tube gears in the past (Quick Silver) and the DNAs comes close without the high maintenance i... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Sophia's Choice and Coup DevillesSystem edited: Replaced Kimber Hero XLR with Nordost Blue Heaven XLR. posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Op Chips and Full Range Single DriverThanks Dave. posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Sophia's Choice and Coup DevillesPaul, Wadia direct is very precise. Words I would use to describe the sound are detailed with an extremely focused image. Direct mode is all I know, since I have never used a pre-amp between the Wa... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Op Chips and Full Range Single DriverVery interesting setup. I have always appreciated the simplicity of a full range driver but have not had the opportunity to listen. Does the maker of the FTA-2000 have a web site? Based on your cho... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Sophia's Choice and Coup DevillesPaul,The bronze urns (they are a pair) are actualy from the Qing dynasty (18th century), Senyang, Liaoning Province. Not as acient as Zhou, which would have been 700-250 B.C. Sometimes I wonder... posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
painterAwesome setup. You should post more pictures...you are correct; the Kharmas are like a piece of art sculpture. Good listening, mt posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
A simple approachThank you for the info on the Siltechs. Once again, excellent, simple setup. I am also from the school of "KISS" (Keep It Simple System).Best, mt posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
David's Kit - 12 months inDmurfet,Have you made a judgement yet on the Sophias?What far are the Sophias from the walls and from each other?Best, mt posted over 18 years ago | View comment | |
Wilson, VTL systemMusictime,How far are your speakers out from the walls?How far are the spaekers apart?How far are you seating from the speakers for optimal listening?Thanks in advance for the i... posted over 18 years ago | View comment |