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Other Stuff => Archived Circles => Industry/Sponsored Threads => Topic started by: AJinFLA on 19 Oct 2013, 03:17 pm
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Soundfield introduced a new version of my M2 speaker at RMAF 2013 (though there is already one pair in use with a customer).
They are designed specifically for lower power, low NFB tube amplifiers with high output impedance (all?). That means not only is the sensitivity high (>100db/watt, measurable/verifiable), but the impedance is benign.
Specifications are:
8" 2 way, with super and rear tweeter options. Woofer is actively driven (<700hz) by 150w rms AB amplifier mounted in stand.
>700hz, a planar magnetic horn loaded ribbon midtweeter is passively driven by the main system amplifier. Recommended power is 1-30 watts.
FR 40Hz-19Khz +/-3db, sealed box.
Dimensions/weight: 20" H x 10" W x 10" D, 32 lbs
Stand: 24" H x 11" W x 12" D (base), 32 lbs
Price: $2400/pr as shown (Cherry veneer). This is for speakers/stands system.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=88616)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=88614)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=88617)
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Ooh La La looking good AJ. Cannot wait to get a demo pair to show in NY area oh my !!!
charles
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Good specs, good looks - how much $
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Good specs, good looks - how much $
Sorry, edited original post. $2400/pr standard finishes (cherry shown). Pair at RMAF was $2700, real wood baffle and base of stand.
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Wow, AJ. If all you need is an amplifier for the planar ribbon greater than 700Hz, then all the flea watt amps may apply: 45, 2A3, 300B SETs aficionados have your cake and eat it. You can take a Bottlehead amp and have fun with this!
Very nice!
Best,
Anand.
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Wow, AJ. If all you need is an amplifier for the planar ribbon greater than 700Hz, then all the flea watt amps may apply: 45, 2A3, 300B SETs aficionados have your cake and eat it. You can take a Bottlehead amp and have fun with this!
Very nice!
Best,
Anand.
Yep, that's exactly what they are designed and engineered for. Low power, low NFB. Even a 1.5 watt Garber Fi X4 drove them to room filling levels at a local club demo last year.
No need for something the size of a refrigerator :)
cheers,
AJ
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A couple show reports:
http://parttimeaudiophile.com/2013/11/02/rmaf-2013-newcomers-lre-soundfield/ (http://parttimeaudiophile.com/2013/11/02/rmaf-2013-newcomers-lre-soundfield/)
http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/rocky-mountain-audio-fest-rmaf-2013-show-coverage/70570-soundfield-audio-loudspeakers.html (http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/rocky-mountain-audio-fest-rmaf-2013-show-coverage/70570-soundfield-audio-loudspeakers.html)
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I just found this thread....pardon my tardiness....
Very nice AJ. One day I hope to hear the M2 as well as the new tower. Meanwhile my M1's are doing quite nicely. :thumb:
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Love, love, love these things. Mine are 100% passive though. I really like having both M1's and M2's (insert evil genius laugh here). Very different, but both are spectacular. The M2s I have a feeling would really like vinyl, so I may have to invest and rescue records at my parents house. I forgave my brother for telling my folks they could through away the majority of rock records we collected. That took maturity :thumb:
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Hey AJ,
You had very, very, very good sound at RMAF this past October! Maybe that's the reason I was in your room a half dozen times during the 3 day Audiofest! With your speakers, "Triodes Rule"!
Two thumbs way up, AJ!
Cheers,
Pete
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I just found this thread....pardon my tardiness....
Very nice AJ. One day I hope to hear the M2 as well as the new tower. Meanwhile my M1's are doing quite nicely. :thumb:
Thanks Saturn. Capfest is a possibility as always. TBD.
Love, love, love these things. Mine are 100% passive though. I really like having both M1's and M2's (insert evil genius laugh here). Very different, but both are spectacular. The M2s I have a feeling would really like vinyl, so I may have to invest and rescue records at my parents house. I forgave my brother for telling my folks they could through away the majority of rock records we collected. That took maturity :thumb:
Thanks Paul. Haven't owned a TT in 20+ yrs....but that U-Turn Orbit may change that. Not because I think vinyl is superior to digital or any silliness like that, but because there is stuff on records that has not or never will make it to digital. I'm a music, not equipment fanatic.
Hey AJ,
You had very, very, very good sound at RMAF this past October! Maybe that's the reason I was in your room a half dozen times during the 3 day Audiofest! With your speakers, "Triodes Rule"!
Two thumbs way up, AJ!
Cheers,
Pete
Thanks Pete. Finally succumbed, have a pair out for magazine review, to be used with low power tubes/triodes of course. Maybe that'll put them on the radar of the flea amp crowd.
cheers,
AJ
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Thanks Saturn. Capfest is a possibility as always. TBD.....
cheers,
AJ
I hope too make it this time. Last year I was sick and didn't make it. I'll start taking my vitamins now. :D