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There's Louis in all his gravelly glory: I could hear every one of his breaths and swallows, and feel him reaching for that handkerchief of his. And Ella! Did that woman ever sing a single pitch off-key? I'm not aware of it. Vinnie, Volti, & Triode — this trio of American patriots gets my vote!
Thanks Matthew! Working the script right now, ill have part I of the review pretty soon.
Hey, Pete! Glad you guys had another great show! How about some of the following (for me and or the crowd watching at home):1) Price?2) Can it also be made in more traditional cable lengths? 3) Is this cable across the board better as a dongle as short as it can be made, or is there a sweet spot in cable length for performance like some of the other USB cables on the market?4) Any details to share in regards to the build of the cable (connectors, termination, cryo, etc.)?5) I'm guessing stiff vs. flexible is solid core vs. stranded wire? Any performance difference between the two?6) I'm assuming that this cable is designed not to pass power via the USB bus, or are the power connections still there but unused in the case of the uRendu?That should get the conversation started. Feel free to move some of this to a thread in your circle if more appropriate to break off this topic so this thread stays on track with reports from the show. [Edit] Oh, and say Hi to Dave for me!
This just posted from Sasha Matson / Stereophile:http://www.stereophile.com/content/show-newport-sashas-day-two-part-one#LxWjCdesYx5ZQ4CP.97
Congrats Vinnie and Pete on the great review.
Is that a custom made wooden wedgie that I see used with Vinnie's stiffie connector in the above photo?
Working the script right now, ill have part I of the review pretty soon.
The LIO in Chicago with the big Harbeths was emotionally engaging, and delivered on every sonic front I could grade it on, and Newport was no different, except the Voltis expanded the sound stage, and brought an even deeper organic, and visceral impact to the music. That, and real quickness. Attack speed on notes, and transients was blinding. The efficient Vittoras were able to enjoy far more headroom, and shrugged-off big, fat dynamic swings with Rossi’s 25 watts on tap. Deep bass guitar notes, and inflection? Check. Open, spacious air around vocals, and pinpoint instrument separation? Yup. Guitar-string pluck, note sustain, and three-point, fade-away jump shot decay on strings, cymbals, and high hats? Gawd yeah.
Hey Jonathon,Yep, a short, prototype USB "dongle" was used for connecting from microRendu USB output to the Vinnie Rossi LIO DAC USB input. The "dongle" is a joint venture between Dave Elledge (P.I. Audio Group) & Triode Wire Labs... At the show, we used a "stiff" version (see picture below) but Vinnie has a short (~6") flexible version to try-out at his leisure...Any other questions, please let me know...Thanks,Pete
Plus I am -dying- to try the Volti Vittoras, they're my dream speaker. My wife would love the Mid-Century Modern "Mad Men" look, a la "tower room at Eden Roc" but would be vetoed by the size.
I am fortunate to own a set of 'flame cedar' Vittoras and also a LIO. Truly a match made in heaven. I think the whole 'but its so huge' speaker thing is completely over done. These are simply gorgeous objects. They are not that tall so they don't loom over you or require stands. Greg Roberts personal preference is for a somewhat 'near field' listening experience. You really don't need a concert hall to be thrilled by these beauties. If you give them a shot you cannot possibly be disappointed with their sound or their looks. Ridiculous value too.David
I love that Machiavellian/Godfather-esque profile shot at the beginning.
Plus I am -dying- to try the Volti Vittoras, they're my dream speaker. My wife would love the Mid-Century Modern "Mad Men" look, a la "tower room at Eden Roc" but would be vetoed by the size. As it stands, when I move this Autumn, I'm going to upgrade from the fantastic Joseph Audio Pulsars to the Perspectives, adding some bass kick without any difference in floor space. By that time, I'll be powering the speakers with the VR 120 too, so they should really thump!
This will eventually be somewhat more flexible so we can move the microrendu a little bit? Thx!
I am fortunate to own a set of 'flame cedar' Vittoras and also a LIO. Truly a match made in heaven.
Greg Roberts personal preference is for a somewhat 'near field' listening experience. You really don't need a concert hall to be thrilled by these beauties.
The combination with the Vittora system was buttery and full at the show. The extension downward felt well appropriated and the mids were densely populated with acoustic information. It was good old-fashion fun listening to Vinnie tear through a well constructed set of varying musical genres. I recommend a visit if you are in the area of a local audio show.
I want to see the 'serious face' photo. Greg
