[Jprod]

Hi Lyndryguru,

Nice system.  I have the X5's which are phenomenal and was looking at getting back into vinyl but not wanting to spend too much money as I'm uncertain if I will go all in.  How do you like the Marantz?  It seems like a good value for the money and comes with a very good cartridge so I had that on my radar.

Thanks

I had the Marantz for a while.  Decent deck but I couldn’t tame the inner groove distortion.  Went to the vpi prime and I absolutely love it.  Quite a bit more than the Marantz but for me it was worth it.

[Lndryguru]

For the money the Marantz is a great table, as  you noted the cartridge is quite considerable.  It is not without issues or limitations, as I have owned it for two years.  Would I buy it again, yes.  However, I will once the world returns to normal look to purchase a VPI as the table.
Dave

[paolocaminiti]

With the new entry Forte Model 4 amp, sounding their best yet.

[aniwolfe]

Sold my M3 Tm's and got these guys.

[morganc]

Nice Aniwolfe!  How do they sound?  How do they compare to the X Series? 

[aniwolfe]

Nice Aniwolfe!  How do they sound?  How do they compare to the X Series?

Thanks! They sound incredible. Very clear and well balanced. They (X2's) sound much different than the TM's, as they should. I will say this, I have tremendous respect for the TM's. They were a more forgiving sounding speaker, that I could have lived with the rest of my audio journey. I really loved them.

You mean how do they compare to the Triodemasters? I have not heard the X3 or X5. A note as to why I didn't get the X3/5. I wanted an all passive speaker, as I did not want anymore powercords in my system  Plus the X2's to me are the coolest looking speaker on the planet.

[morganc]

Yes I meant the newer X Series.  I agree those are super cool aesthetically. 

[Hear Clifford Brown]

My third pair of Spatial Audio speakers.  Started with M3 Triode Masters, then X2s and now X3s which I like the best.

[TomS]

Spatial X5's (Fruitwood/Nutmeg), IsoAcoustics GAIA II feet
Bricasti M1SE DAC w/network interface, Roon
Linear Tube Audio UltraLinear amp direct or Don Sachs Valhalla integrated
Triode Wire Lab IC's, PC's
Silversmith Audio Fidelium SC's
5 GIK 4" Impression Series front wall
2 GIK 242 Art Panels at first reflection points (sort of, left and right)
3 GIK 4" Free Standing panels (5'x2') behind listening position (all moveable)
19w x 17d x 8h open plan room

The HT pictured is totally separate from 2ch. Anthem MRX, GoldenEar 5.1.4 Atmos, SVS SB16 Ultra
2 movable diffuser panels will sit on top of the cabinet in front of the TV

X5's are currently 4' from the front wall

[Big Red Machine]

Here is a picture of my setup:




George

Where have you been?

[Big Red Machine]

Secondary system that doesn’t get much use due to the location in house. 

Tony

Looks like a Rogers amp there!

[Big Red Machine]

I started at the first page and you guys have some seriously nice rooms.

I'll get to buying the X5's here eventually.

[tdangelo]

Looks like a Rogers amp there!

Yes, 200 MKII. I sold it because it was way to hot for Florida. I got an Esoteric integrated - sounds really good with the X2 - better than the Rogers IMO. I moved the X2 into my smaller room and they sound sublime.

[TomS]

Yes, 200 MKII. I sold it because it was way to hot for Florida. I got an Esoteric integrated - sounds really good with the X2 - better than the Rogers IMO. I moved the X2 into my smaller room and they sound sublime.

Very nice! I have a "spare" set of Silversmith Fidelium short ribbon jumpers which were specially made and used on a set of Spatial X2's. If you ever decide to try his cables, just let me know as they're sitting in a box.

[RolandButcher]

With the new entry Forte Model 4 amp, sounding their best yet.

paolocaminiti are you using a short throw projector? Trying to figure out how the speakers aren't casting a shadow on the screen.

[tdangelo]

Very nice! I have a "spare" set of Silversmith Fidelium short ribbon jumpers which were specially made and used on a set of Spatial X2's. If you ever decide to try his cables, just let me know as they're sitting in a box.

Thanks Tom. I've looked at those and read a couple reviews. I'm pretty happy with the Duelund 'Dual' DCA12GA and 16GA for jumpers for now. I figure since the X2 are wired internally with Duelund that I would keep the rest of the speakers wire the same.

thx

[paolocaminiti]

paolocaminiti are you using a short throw projector? Trying to figure out how the speakers aren't casting a shadow on the screen.

Yes, it's a old xiaomi model. No shadows and works great. The speakers stand a bit in front of the lower half of the screen but it's not that bad as there is usually not much content in the lower corners. Used to live in a larger room, there had no problem at all.

[justinloving]

My system is “complete”. Loving this ... Thanks Clayton for making such great products.

M3 Sapphires
Bob Carver Crimson 275
PS Audio Perfect Wave DAC MKII
Mini DSP Studio HD (Dirac live - This is a must in my 12x12x8 room)

[Big Red Machine]

Anti-gravitational man!!!

[justinloving]

Anti-gravitational man!!!

Forum technology hasn’t caught up with smart phone camera technology. Lol I tried fixing it but I don’t know what else to do.