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Industry Circles => Daedalus Audio => Topic started by: mresseguie on 16 May 2017, 10:51 am
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Beware, WA State audiophools!
It's happening again. ACers Aldcoll and Mr. Esseguie are at it again. In just a few moments the two of us will climb aboard my Tacoma and head out for Ferndale, WA - home of a special speaker manufacturer. Hmm. Who could it be?
Yes, it is nearly four o'clock in the morning. Gotta slip past most of Seattle without running into its morning rush hour. :duh:
Who'd believe such madness 'just' to listen to a new pair of speakers. Udder madness! :icon_twisted:
:slap: :bounce: :banghead: :sleep: :cuss: :stupid:
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That's awesome! Hope you guys have a good time and wish I were going with you. Oh well, somebody's got to work.
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Just coming into Tacoma traffic, heavy rain and traffic. No music in the truck so we can keep a clear mind.
Alan/co pilot and D J :thumb:
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Give Lou's little puppy a couple pats on the head for me.
Please go into great and boring detail on all the new mods and drivers Lou has come up with.
Above all, enjoy the sound and cabinetry made by a true craftsman :thumb:
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There will be some extensive posts and pictures.
Alan
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(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=162368)
Everybody wants to go to Lou's
Alan
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Dudes, you should be flying along in the HOV lane (aka the shoulder :lol:), unless of course there is a breakdown/accident. And don't let Wayne1 fool you about Nico, ain't nothing little about him. Have a safe trip, I'm sure you'll enjoy the visit. Let us know what you've ordered when you leave. :thumb:
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I'm glad the rain waited until after the Mumford and sons and U2 concert was over.
Can't wait to hear your impressions. If you have time, continue your road trip to the east side and I'll BBQ some ribs, open a bottle of wine and fire up the turntable. :thumb:
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Have fun ..... tell Lou I look forward to seeing him in the future....
Susan
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What a day. Details in the morning with a full keyboard.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=162408)
Ya baby
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What a day. Details in the morning with a full keyboard.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=162408)
Ya baby
Sweet. :thumb:
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Looking forward to your thoughts, that's the exact spot where I fell in love with my Ulysses speakers
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What a day. Details in the morning with a full keyboard.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=162408)
Ya baby
who let that gnome near the speakers?????
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Finally catching up, one week out of back surgery and getting around much better. Will have to live the good life through the two of you for now.
Have a great time and hopefully we can catch up next time you come on up.
Keep us posted, drive safe and try to stay dry.
Greg
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Speaker heaven!
If my photos will ever load into my computer, I'll actually post a couple of them. Stay tuned!
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=162509)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=162510)
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Are some sleep and rubbing the kinks out mowing the yard I will add some of my thoughts for the day.
First of all I don't own the word smith powers that allow some to wax poetical about all things audio.
So with some single syllable words let me say WOOW :thumb: :thumb:
But let me also state as a Daedalus owner of a pair of Pan speakers I had a feeling of what I was in for. My co-conspirator for the days is the one currently looking for his forever speaker.
As many of you know it is always a delight to just get to spend time with Lou and now ad Niko (he pronounced it Woof) the new shop doc and best friend.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=162504)
We spent about five hours in the "Magic Kingdom"with a guided tour of the building process and stuffing of the goodies.
We did get to see and talk crossovers and I DID NOT TAKE ANY PICTURES in fear of loosing my life.
We audition the Apollo, Poseidon and Muse. We used the Muse as we had both heard my Pans and here are it's BIG brothers.
With my Limited vocabulary here are some short thoughts.
Apollo: Love the magic of the new 10 inch woofer. While I would never call it a point source it felt focused and yet wider.
Poseidon: I really likes the way it produced a large and seemingly taller sound stage. It does have the offset tweeter but it also felt very natural.
I must point out that we had them next to each other for quick swapping of cables for the A/B testing so both speakers were affected.
What a great day, Left the house at 3:30 am and got home at 10:15 p.m. and willing to do it again.
Here are some Pics.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=162505)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=162506)
Alan
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Thanks for posting the photos, gents. Man, Lou builds some beautiful cabinets! I know they sound as good as they look too. Next time you guys take a road trip to Ferndale give us NW audiophiles some lead time (at least two weeks) and maybe we can join in the fun.
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Thanks for posting the photos, gents. Man, Lou builds some beautiful cabinets! I know they sound as good as they look too. Next time you guys take a road trip to Ferndale give us NW audiophiles some lead time (at least two weeks) and maybe we can join in the fun.
We should go bowling or something since Greg is Looking for something to do :thumb:
Finally catching up, one week out of back surgery and getting around much better.
Greg
I can only guess that a lot of folks are wanting me to rattle on about what we heard and my impressions, well you talk to my wife and she will assure you that I have trouble communicating.
I will leave it with I was blown away. Clarity and uncolored life like reproduction. Rock On Lou
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Sorry for my seeming silence. I'm back to being too busy - plus my wife has returned from her week away and won't stop asking questions and offering ideas and distracting me and wants me to.....and....and...
Suffice to say...I've narrowed my search for 'dream' speakers to two choices. One of those choices is pictured above. :thumb:
When I have more time, I'll offer up some thoughts (if my memory survives). Super thanks to Lou for taking the time to spend with us and for explaining so many things.
Michael
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We should go bowling or something since Greg is Looking for something to do :thumb:
I can only guess that a lot of folks are wanting me to rattle on about what we heard and my impressions, well you talk to my wife and she will assure you that I have trouble communicating.
I will leave it with I was blown away. Clarity and uncolored life like reproduction. Rock On Lou
Very funny Allen, the funny thing is I practically grew up in a bowling alley. If I would have stuck with bowling instead of down hill skiing and slalom skate boarding I probably wouldn't need back surgery.
Sounds like you guys had a good time, one of these days I'll get to listen to MCA's speakers that Lou built and see what all the fuss is about.
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Alan, Thanks for the pics. Sounds like you guys had a very nice visit, quite similar to mine some time back. Doesn't appear Nico has gotten any smaller.
So on re-viewing the pics I noticed something which had me go into your gallery and blow things up. One of Frank's amps on the floor which appears to be driving things. Which one is it, and is it yours or Michael's ? If memory serves it's Michael's, which would make sense if he wanted to know how the offerings sound with his amp. Did you listen with Lou's amp as well ? Thoughts ?
I'm driving my Muse with an Ultravalve, simply a preference, as they sound very nice with my old Fet Valve Ultra 550 as well.
Greg, here's wishing a full & speedy recovery. Back work is no small issue. :thumb:
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Greg,
That listening room of yours combined with your rig would produce stunning music with any of the above speakers. Alan is hoping (more than a little, I suspect) that I'll buy a pair of Apollos and have Lou ship them to his home. Then, ship them to Taiwan when it comes time for me to fly there.
I suspect you'd enjoy Lou's speakers. I sure did/do.
P.S. My mother is okay now, but it was really, really close three weeks ago. :(
Michael
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I have a pair of Ulysses (with the new X-over upgrades) on order; it's already getting hard to wait the months before they are finished!
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I have a pair of Ulysses (with the new X-over upgrades) on order; it's already getting hard to wait the months before they are finished!
Working on them right now!!! won't be long. Sorry about the delay, this year has been shall we say challenging and I REALLY appreciate the patience form everyone! :thumb:
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I really enjoyed the visit from Alan and Michael!!! It's these great people that remind me why I do this!
thanks guys! :thumb:
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Greg,
That listening room of yours combined with your rig would produce stunning music with any of the above speakers. Alan is hoping (more than a little, I suspect) that I'll buy a pair of Apollos and have Lou ship them to his home. Then, ship them to Taiwan when it comes time for me to fly there.
I suspect you'd enjoy Lou's speakers. I sure did/do.
P.S. My mother is okay now, but it was really, really close three weeks ago. :(
Michael
Michael, maybe those speakers should ship here first, it is much closer I'm sure and you'll save money on the shipping :lol:.
Then I can drive them to Allen's house and hang out there for awhile :thumb:.
I'm really glad your Mom is O.K., life at our age with parents getting older really sucks at times.
Arthur, Thank you very much. You are right, back surgery is not fun and somewhat of a crap shoot. All you can do is hope for the best outcome. It sounds like Allen is a seasoned pro at it which I really don't want to be, but who knows what the future will bring.
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Very nice pics, guys...the Apollo is looking very interesting as well.