Phil's SystemBarrysandy, sorry I have been offline for quite a while. Congrats on your new TW table - you will love it. I considered HRS, but it was just so expensive. Jeff Catalano from Highwater Sound uses... posted about 6 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemThanks Zephyr,To be completely honest, when I built the room 16 years ago, ASC was really about the only game in town. My local dealer had them and gave me a great deal at the ... posted almost 8 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemAltair 2's - I would love to hear a pair. knghifi you have a lucky neighbor! posted over 8 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemThanks Arnie,I am definitely enjoying the Rockports and learning more about them as I dial them in. posted over 8 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemAfter two weeks with the Rockport Cygnus loudspeakers in my room, I feel prepared to give an initial review on the newest Andy Payor creation. As a background, my room is 15.5 feet wide x 21 feet l... posted over 8 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemThanks Knghifi and Jfrech.The Cygnus sounded spectacular right out of the crates. I know I have some break-in time and experimentation with placement, but the sound I am getting right now h... posted over 8 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemHave the Cygnus set up and burning in. They are spectacular. I've tied to add pics and edit my system, but Audiogon is finicky tonight. posted over 8 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemThe Rockport Cygnus have arrived. Unfortunately still in crates. The freight company would only deliver them downstairs and the ground level of my house. My listening room is upstairs so I have an ... posted over 8 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemHi Predeep. The Cygnus have been slightly delayed to do a backlog at the cabinet manufacturer. Andy has told my local dealer that he expects the Cygnus to be ready no later than late August... posted almost 9 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemThanks for the congrats. I'm looking forward to their arrival - they should go into production in late Spring. Estimated arrival is late May/early June. I'll keep you posted on their arrival and ho... posted about 9 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemThank you Pradeep. I actually auditioned the Aviors twice in a one month period. They were outstanding. I actually purchased a pair of Aviors in late Dec. Then when I heard about the Cygnus, I actu... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Always learningGlai, thanks for your response. Our systems do have many similarities. You definitely are hitting the exact points I'm thinking about. Searching for slightly more dynamics and texture but hate to l... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Always learningGlai, you have a wonderful system and I am so impresed with the lengths and thought you put into your room. You should be very proud of what you accomplished!Quick question - I am currently... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemBy the way Saint, I heard the Sashas at RMAF too with big monster VTL monoblocks. So dynamic and so realistic the Sashas were, especially for their cabinet size! A great loudspeaker. Wilson is a gr... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemSaint,I just got back from RMAF and had a chance to listen to several loudspeakers. The ones that came out impressive in my mind were the following:Lansche 5.1 - not sure if if was ... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Audio Note - Simple EleganceChayro - I hope you can listen to and enjoy music in the future and be comforted as it certainly sounds like that is what your wife wanted you to do. Thoughts are with you...... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemThanks Tom. The Eidolon Diamonds are hard to beat. After having them for 10 years I am just curious what else is out there. Currently I have heard nothing that competes with the Eidolons at their p... posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
A Slice Of Heaven...I bet the Lamm and Wilson combo is incredible. I would love to hear it! posted over 9 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemSystem edited: Just added a Dynavector XV-1T as a replacement for my XV-1s. posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemKnghifi - congrats on the Ref 250's! Sounds like you are loving them and they will only keep getting better over the next 400-600 hours. Thanks for the info regarding the fuses. I agree on the stoc... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemSiddh, you are definitely correct - anything I have ever upgraded upstream of the Eidolon Diamonds, the Eidolons have always kept up and improved by always playing what it's fed. They are a maxing ... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemEven though I don't believe everything I read from JV to be the gospel, he is correct regarding the new generation ARC Ref series. I did exactly as you did and checked them out after the JV reviews... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemPradeep, that makes sense for classical music. I listen to more small combo jazz and rock/pop but do like classical as well. I need to go ahead and take the plunge on a second G1. When going to RMA... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemKnghifi - congrats on the Ref 250 purchase! You will enjoy these amps. They run pretty warm, but not as hot as the usual large tube amps. They come with a built in fan with two speeds - both which ... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment | |
Phil's SystemThanks Pradeep - I have always admired your system. It seems we have similar tastes too! I'm still contemplating another sub for dual G1's but my room volume is pretty small and it might be too muc... posted almost 10 years ago | View comment |