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Title: New Omega's Are Here! And Now New Decware Mystery Amp!
Post by: nature boy on 11 Feb 2017, 02:01 pm
I spoke with Louis yesterday.  He recently got his new batch of drivers in and my Super Alnico High Output tower speakers are finished.

The are on the Federal Express truck now for delivery on Monday.  I'm feeling like a youngster on Christmas Eve, waiting for Santa to arrive.  I'll post some pictures later.

NB
Title: Re: New Omega's On The Way!
Post by: doggie on 12 Feb 2017, 03:11 am
You will love them. They are remarkable with both power and clarity.

Give the Alnico drivers a good 100 hours before they really start sounding good and probably 200 hours before they knock your socks off...
Title: Re: New Omega's On The Way!
Post by: nature boy on 12 Feb 2017, 01:52 pm
Thanks for the suggestions.  I am looking forward to breaking these puppies in.

NB
Title: Re: New Omega's On The Way!
Post by: nature boy on 13 Feb 2017, 09:22 pm
Unpacked, hooked up ... Let the break in process begin in earnest.

NB
Title: Re: New Omega's On The Way!
Post by: HiFiJeff on 14 Feb 2017, 12:28 am
Very nice. Can't wait to hear some impressions.
Title: Re: New Omega's On The Way!
Post by: FireGuy on 14 Feb 2017, 12:32 am
Unpacked, hooked up ... Let the break in process begin in earnest.

NB

Congrats.  Pics please.
Title: Re: New Omega's On The Way!
Post by: nature boy on 14 Feb 2017, 02:21 pm
Here are some shots taken with my Nikon Coolpix 330.


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=157839)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=157840)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=157841)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=157843)

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=157844)

Breaking the speakers in now with Thin Red Line and Gladiator soundtrack CD's.

NB
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here Now!
Post by: DaveC113 on 14 Feb 2017, 03:53 pm
Looks great!  :thumb:
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here Now!
Post by: Canada Rob on 14 Feb 2017, 04:27 pm
Very nice looking system nature boy, and so clean looking. :thumb:
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here Now!
Post by: nature boy on 14 Feb 2017, 04:51 pm
Thanks Dave and Rob.  I still have to settle final positioning of the speakers after they are broken in and also have to re-position some of my room treatments.  I prefer having my source equipment and preamp off to the side of the room, not in between the speakers.  The speakers image so much better.

I was bitten by the Omega bug several years ago when I purchased a used pair of Revolution's (with alnico drivers) from Zybar (George).  Next I picked up a used Decware Zen SET amplifier, modified for 8 ohm speakers.  After a bit of tube rolling, it was all over for me - except for upgrading along the Omega and Decware pathway!

NB 
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here Now!
Post by: mrvco on 14 Feb 2017, 11:24 pm
Those look great, which laminates did you get?
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here Now!
Post by: nature boy on 14 Feb 2017, 11:39 pm
Those look great, which laminates did you get?

I actually got the Level 2 real wood veneers with the Super Alnico High Output tower speakers.  Bird's Eye Maple on the front and rear panels with Cherry on the sides, top, and bottom.  I really like the two-tone effect in my listening room.  Also, the cherry will match up with the bases on my Decware Mystery Amp and CSP3 Preamp which are on order.

NB
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here Now!
Post by: doggie on 15 Feb 2017, 02:46 am
I actually got the Level 2 real wood veneers with the Super Alnico High Output tower speakers.  Bird's Eye Maple on the front and rear panels with Cherry on the sides, top, and bottom.  I really like the two-tone effect in my listening room.  Also, the cherry will match up with the bases on my Decware Mystery Amp and CSP3 Preamp which are on order.

NB

Beautiful!
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here!
Post by: jMelvin on 15 Feb 2017, 12:12 pm
Congrats! Love the 2 tone finish .. very nice.
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here!
Post by: FireGuy on 15 Feb 2017, 02:30 pm
Great looking speakers.  Enjoy.
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here!
Post by: nature boy on 17 Feb 2017, 03:54 pm
About 25 hours of break in on my Super Alnico HO speakers now.  They are beginning to open up a bit and already sound amazing.  I was not prepared for the truly excellent, tight bass response from the two 6.5 inch drivers. Holy guacamole!

NB

Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here!
Post by: sabocat on 19 Feb 2017, 04:19 pm
About 25 hours of break in on my Super Alnico HO speakers now.  They are beginning to open up a bit and already sound amazing.  I was not prepared for the truly excellent, tight bass response from the two 6.5 inch drivers. Holy guacamole!

NB

Given the bass I'm hearing out of my Super HO 3-1.5's, I'm not surprised at all at the reported bass response.
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here!
Post by: nature boy on 19 Feb 2017, 05:10 pm
 :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here!
Post by: nature boy on 20 Feb 2017, 02:13 pm
A series of Tom Waits CD's are great for breaking in new speakers :thumb:

NB
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here!
Post by: Hubb on 21 Feb 2017, 02:38 pm
When my Super 3XRS 1.5's broke the 100 hr mark the bottom end went so low I had to lower the low pass on my sub. With that  move the mid range blossomed.   Soon you'll get to break in a new amp and pre.  The never ending story.

Michael
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here! And Now Decware Mystery Amp!
Post by: nature boy on 24 Feb 2017, 09:13 pm
100 hours on the speakers now.  My Decware Mystery amp and Jupiter Beeswax capped CSP3 preamp are on the bench being built by Steve.  Yahoo!!!!

NB
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here!
Post by: Louis O on 3 Mar 2017, 06:52 pm
Hi nature boy,

Thanks and great news. I'm very interested in hearing about the combo. I'm very happy you're enjoying them and great working with you.

Your speakers are about the best looking I've done and thanks for the opportunity for making the Birds eye maple/ cherry 2 tone. I'm going to put them on the website.

Thanks again,
Louis


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=158561)(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=158562)

Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here!
Post by: nature boy on 3 Mar 2017, 07:27 pm
Louis,

The speakers have almost 200 hours on them now.  They have really opened up and sound incredible.  Excel in dynamics, tonality, and truthful to the recordings.  Imaging is out of this world.

My Decware Mystery amp and CSP3 preamp are getting QC'd in Peoria at this time.  Hopefully I'll have them by late next week to begin the burn in process.

I am currently spinning the 25th Annivesary Graceland album on my TT.  The sound is absolutely stunning on your Omega SAHO's.  The wait for these speakers was well worth it X10!

NB
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here!
Post by: nature boy on 3 Mar 2017, 07:30 pm
I'll post my impressions on the Mystery amp - Omega SAHO's on AC after some ample burn in of the amp and preamp. 

NB
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here!
Post by: milford3 on 3 Mar 2017, 07:37 pm
Great looking Omega's.  I love the two tone finish.  Imaging is the forte with Omega's. Enjoy.
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here!
Post by: nature boy on 3 Mar 2017, 07:45 pm
You can really hear deep into recordings.  Singers breathing, small noises on lived recordings, etc.  While listening to a live recording on CD last night I could easily hear guitar amps slightly buzzing that I never heard in my system before.  Vocals are renedered with incredible accuracy.  Wow!

NB
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here!
Post by: MarkR7 on 3 Mar 2017, 07:57 pm
That is all great to hear NB! I have put my order in with Louis for a pair of SAM HOs, that will be replacing my already fantastic single driver SAMs.

Just when you think it can't get any better!!  :thumb:
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here!
Post by: nature boy on 17 Mar 2017, 07:13 pm
Happy St. Patty's Day.  My Decware Mystery amp (The Beast) and CSP3 preamp with Jupiter Beeswax caps just arrived.  They have been unboxed and will be set up tomorrow morning, after they get a chance to warm up a bit.  Dang cold outside and these babies have been traveling in a UPS truck from Peoria, IL since Tuesday.  I am trying to exercise some restraint and not blow any tubes on initial set up.

Pictures and initial impressions of the pairing with my Omega SAHO XRS speakers to follow tomorrow.  Wonder what I'll be dreaming about tonight. 8)

NB
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here! And Now New Decware Mystery Amp!
Post by: jorgen on 19 Mar 2017, 11:30 am
Should be awesome! I really can't see how you can not open every box, connect all cables and experience the first sound of a great system. I do not have your patience, even though your reasons are logic. Looking forward to hearing your impressions
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here! And Now New Decware Mystery Amp!
Post by: cwc68 on 20 Mar 2017, 12:07 am
I am on the bandwagon. 
I have ordered the Decware Rachael.  He told me 11 weeks.  85 ahead of me  :roll:
They will power Super 3 HO, also two tone, walnut and birdsEye.  They should come first, only 6 weeks there. 
I wonder if that combo will be as nice as yours.
Excited to get it set up.
Looking forward to reading about your system further. :D
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here! And Now New Decware Mystery Amp!
Post by: nature boy on 20 Mar 2017, 08:26 pm
Update: Well unfortunately there will be a delay in sharing my observations of the Mystery amp - Omega SAHO speaker combination.  There is a noise issue with both channels of the new amp.  Sent a video to Steve Deckert and it's a new one for him.  So the amp's heading back to Decware for what will hopefully be a quick technical diagnosis and necessary repairs.  Decware makes returns very easy, UPS will pick up tomorrow.

My trusty little Zen amp will perform duties until I get the Mystery amp back.  BTW the CSP3 preamp sounds terrific.  Jupiter beeswax caps and tubes are still burning in, but the preamp is exceptionally quiet, detailed and musical.

NB
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here! And Now New Decware Mystery Amp!
Post by: jorgen on 20 Mar 2017, 10:11 pm
Do you find that csp improves the sound of the Zen? Curious because I have to consider a pre for my Decware mono amps. I made the mistake of not checking inputs, and it turns out they only have one, and a pass-through (I only glanced at pictures and thought there was two)
I like my Decware products and would probably prefer their pre


Very sad to read about the Zma and hope they fix it soon
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here! And Now New Decware Mystery Amp!
Post by: nature boy on 20 Mar 2017, 10:40 pm
Well the Decware CSP3's SQ improves on my Eastern Electric Minimax by a wide margin even without full burn in.  It only has two source inputs, so you would need a Decware switching box for more than two sources.  I got my CSP3 preamp with Jupiter beeswax caps and stepped attenuator upgrades + a cherry base.  It's a sharp looking piece.  The only thing I don't like is the positioning of the on/off switch between near the rear of the preamp.  It's tough to reach on my rack.  Build quality is first rate and I understand it's a tube rollers dream.  Easy to modify the sound changing rectifier and output tubes.

NB
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here! And Now New Decware Mystery Amp!
Post by: nature boy on 11 Apr 2017, 09:39 pm
So my apologies for the lack of an update on the Mystery amp and Super Alnico HO XRS speaker pairing.  Turns out my amp had a problem which Steve Deckert has now fixed.  The amp should be back in my system in a little over a week.  Until then my trusty little Zen is performing musical duties.

Stay tuned.

NB
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here! And Now New Decware Mystery Amp!
Post by: pursuitofnow on 12 Apr 2017, 04:12 am
Hey NB, how do you like the zen through the Super Alnico HO XRS? I've been considering the Super 3 HO XRS and wonder how the alnico would sound as well? I'm currently using some Dayton speakers rated at 96db and my se84ufo sounds very good in my 15' x 15' room. I'm using an Omega sub but have wondered if I wouldn't need it with those Super Alnico HO XRS?
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here! And Now New Decware Mystery Amp!
Post by: nature boy on 12 Apr 2017, 11:45 am
Hey NB, how do you like the zen through the Super Alnico HO XRS? I've been considering the Super 3 HO XRS and wonder how the alnico would sound as well? I'm currently using some Dayton speakers rated at 96db and my se84ufo sounds very good in my 15' x 15' room. I'm using an Omega sub but have wondered if I wouldn't need it with those Super Alnico HO XRS?

The Zen amp and Omega HO speakers are a really great match.  Given your room dimensions I would also consider some rio treatments. 

NB
Title: Re: New Omega's Are Here! And Now New Decware Mystery Amp!
Post by: stellablues on 12 Apr 2017, 04:49 pm
I am very interested to hear your thoughts on the mystery amp vs the zen. I have a mystery amp for the last 2-3 years and have my super 8xrs on order. I'm curious if the mystery amp is too much power and missing anything from the magic department or if its close to the zen. I don't really want to buy another amp at this time...