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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => Owner's Circles => Selah Audio Owners => Topic started by: Rick Craig on 2 Apr 2019, 07:49 pm
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See you in Dallas May 3rd - May 5th!
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I would really like to go but will still be in India, maybe next year I can come and bring Ceramica Translams... :popcorn:
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This will be my first year. I'm really looking forward to it!
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What system will you be bringing?
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I would really like to go but will still be in India, maybe next year I can come and bring Ceramica Translams... :popcorn:
That would be great - sorry we miss meeting this year!
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This will be my first year. I'm really looking forward to it!
Second year for me. Last year was a great time!
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What system will you be bringing?
Two very different systems and still working on the details. Looking forward to it!
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Many thanks to Benchmark for supplying front end equipment!
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The Omaggio line arrays for the show...
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=193844)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=193845)
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Modern Rustic "Ritorno"...
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=194047)
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How much?
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How much?
$2,295/pr. including shipping to the mainland USA.
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Featured equipment this weekend :
Benchmark DAC3HGC DAC-Preamp
Benchmark AHB2 amplifier
D-Sonic M3a-1200S amplifiers
D-Sonic M3a-600M monoblock amplifiers
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Congrats!! Very nice write up https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2019/05/04/must-see-rooms-day-one-lsaf-2019/.
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Many thanks to Benchmark and D-Sonic for providing the front end in Dallas!
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=194354)
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Modern Rustic "Ritorno"...
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=194047)
I was really impressed with these for the price. This was one of the few items I was expecting to come in significantly more expensive and was pleasantly surprised when I saw the price point.
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Lots of well reviewed Class D amplification in the room! Rick: Any insights you care to share about the performance of the Benchmark and D-Sonic amps with your speakers?
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Lots of well reviewed Class D amplification in the room! Rick: Any insights you care to share about the performance of the Benchmark and D-Sonic amps with your speakers?
We used the Benchmark amp to drive the Ritorno monitors and the D-Sonic amps for bi-amping the Omaggio line arrays. Both gave us excellent sound and I will be using them in future shows. Plenty of power ,neutral, and low noise - all that you could ask for. If you're spending more than this on amplification I would suggest reconsidering your purchase.
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It was great to meet Rick Craig and fabrication partner Kevin Kendrick in Dallas last weekend at LSAF 2019. Very impressive sound from both systems. What really exceeded any expectations I walked into their room with was the industrial design of the Omaggio CBT array Kevin Kendrick's talents and 5-axis CNC brought to the endeavor. I have long admired the theory behind Don Keele's CBT (Constant Beamwidth Transducer) line array while having the opinion 'too bad it looks so goofy in a living room'. The changing radius curves and proportions of Kendrick's work for Craig's CBT implementation flips that impression from CBT as insurance you remain (or become) a bachelor to an object that takes pride of place in the stylish home. And not to shortchange the Ritorno. Those faceted enclosures are not easy, but the quality on display tells me you can select any Selah Audio design and get it executed to the highest reasonable degree of precision and finish (and I guess for an up-charge to an unreasonable level). The sinker cypress veneer on the Ritorno is stunning.
I pride LSAF as a venue that caters to both the moneyed and middle class audiophile/music lover. My experience in Rick's room confirmed Selah Audio as a great resource for those of us who look to spend a few thousand to get sound in the tens of thousands class.
Here are the guys hard at it, Kevin on the left Rick on the right. This picture also shows how reasonably sized the Omaggio is given the large radiating area it delivers.
(http://lonestaraudiofest.com/2019/Photos/Dsc_0152.jpg)
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Congrats to Andrew and Norman, winners in the LSAF drawing. Your $50 Amazon gift cards are on the way to you.
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We used the Benchmark amp to drive the Ritorno monitors and the D-Sonic amps for bi-amping the Omaggio line arrays. Both gave us excellent sound and I will be using them in future shows. Plenty of power ,neutral, and low noise - all that you could ask for. If you're spending more than this on amplification I would suggest reconsidering your purchase.
I have a D-Sonic M3a-800s (stereo 700 watts/channel at 4ohms) on the way. It will be fun to hear how my Ottavo perform with this Class D amp.
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I have a D-Sonic M3a-800s (stereo 700 watts/channel at 4ohms) on the way. It will be fun to hear how my Ottavo perform with this Class D amp.
Great - please let me know how it works out!
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Great - please let me know how it works out!
Thanks for the recommendation on D-Sonic amps! The M3a-800s stereo amp performs very well with my Ottavo. The Ottavo/D-Sonic combo provides clear detailed sound without any hint of graininess, full soundstage and excellent bass definition. I don't really need the D-Sonic's abundant power but I'm keeping it because it sounds so good with the Ottavo.
Just a side note: I've had my Ottavo for four years and while several components have come and gone these speakers are a mainstay. The interesting thing is these speakers are able to easily resolve what each piece of gear has brought to my system including the D-Sonic. I stretched the budget when I bought the Ottavo and I'm so glad I did as I'm still a believer in spending the most on the ends (transducers) of audio chain at the phono cartridge and speakers. The Ottavo continue to deliver!
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https://positive-feedback.com/show-reports/lone-star-audio-fest-2019/3/