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Industry Circles => Salk Signature Sound => Topic started by: Marbles on 6 Aug 2005, 02:32 pm
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If you own Salk speakers and would like to demo them to perspective buyers, then please list the following information in your post:
* Where you live.
* The model(s) you own (please include upgrades, finish, etc...).
* Associated gear and setup.
* The best way to reach you.
Please do not post your address or phone number.
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Fort Wayne, IN
HT3 - Upraded caps, bypass caps, Ridge Street Poiema! internal wiring, Cardas Patented binding posts, Black Hole 5.
Finish is Waterfall Bubinga with a figured Bubinga baffle and hand rubbed high gloss Laquer
HTC - Finish is Waterfall Bubinga with a figured Bubinga baffle and hand rubbed high gloss Laquer
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I live about 25 miles SW of Boston, MA.
I have three stock SongTower speakers in a plain black finish for the front channels of my dedicated HT powered by an ATI 1506 amp.
George
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Location: Antioch, California.
Speakers: HT3 (should arrive before the end of the month)
Wood: Standard Finished Waterfall Babinga with Figured Bubinga Baffles.
Upgrade: Sonic Caps.
Thank You,
Lee :lol:
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I just got a e-mail from Jim my HT3 just started to play beautiful music at 3:28 eastern time today and should be boxed and shipped by fri. WHA HOO I just can't wait.. :lol:
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Lee
I live close to you and would love to hear your new speakers.
Ken
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Of course I would welcome anyone within driving (or flying) distance to come and hear my new HT3s.
Caution, I might try and sell you a complete audio system. :)
Frank Van Alstine
President
Audio by Van Alstine, Inc.
Woodbury, Minnesota
www.avahifi.com
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Of course I would welcome anyone within driving (or flying) distance to come and hear my new HT3s.
Hi Where exactly is Woodbury? Is that just a burb of the twin cities?
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Woodbury is a fairly new suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota, set in the beautiful rolling hills of Washington County, kind of north of the Mississippi river and west of Wisconsin. It is full of beautiful parks and wetlands and huge shipping centers. It was rated as one of the best places to live in the country a little while back in one of the major news magazines (they must have really liked the shopping centers).
My home overlooks a wetland full of geese and ducks and deer and raccoons and water rats and mice and probably snakes. I have a beautiful horizon to horizon view only marred by the rooftops of a development set so low into a nearby valley that I suspect all anyone will see is rooftops if we ever get a really heavy rain storm. Of course likely my property taxes are paying for their storm drains. Oh well. And of course there is the traffic light a half mile away that mars the pristine view, but you can't have everything without paying a lot more for it.
Anyway, what I am trying to wax poetic about is that overall Woodbury is pretty nice.
Frank Van Alstine
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I have a pair of HT3s.
I live in Sugar Land, TX
I would like to hear some Salk SongTowers.
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Checkout the Houston Audio Society group page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/houstonaudio/
There are a few members that have or are waiting on some.
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Houston Texas
HT3 and HTC
Hand rubbed high gloss black, with grain showing
Meridian processor and DVD/CD
Proceed 250W 3ch front amp (balanced)
Rear sound effect speakers with amp
Optoma H79 HD projector
106" Stewart Screen
you can contact me a syon@ev1.net
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Mexico, Missouri I have HT3,HTC and a pair of HT1 in an HT setting. Rosewood hand rubbed. Other equipment ; pair of JL Audio F113 susbs, Denon AVP A1HD and Sony KDS70 XBR2
Contact me via e-mail gthomas@ktis.net
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I should add mine as well. HT3's with HT1 center and Aerial surrounds (but having Jim build me some HT1's I can mount on the wall), Lexicon MC8, misc. amps, have both the active version with DEQX (for stereo) as well as passive externals for home theatre. SVS Utra 2 for home theater.
Kansas City
contact me a rbessinger2@comcast.net
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Houston Texas
HT3 and HTC
Hand rubbed high gloss black, with grain showing
Meridian processor and DVD/CD
Proceed 250W 3ch front amp (balanced)
Rear sound effect speakers with amp
Optoma H79 HD projector
106" Stewart Screen
you can contact me a syon@ev1.net
Note the following changes:
1. Email is syon@houston.rr.com
2. now have a BAT6200 5 channel Amp vs Proceed
3. 18" Muse sub for LFE
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Kenner, Louisiana - western suburb of New Orleans
I have HT3's with waterfall bubinga finish - additional hand rubbed piano finish (spectacular)
here are the details
Deluxe HT3 package:
Plus the following options:
Solid Bubinga front baffle:
Millwork Bubinga baffle
Baffle Work(routing&sanding)
Sonicap Upgrade
DH Labs internal wiring
Blackhole 5
Hand Rubbed Lacquer finish
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=30343.0 I bought these second hand
setup - room 27 by 15 (longwall setup)
I have analog and digital sources
audio research LS5 MKII, D200 amp, Nottingham spacedeck (soon Galibier table), zyx universe, audio aero prima cd, acoustic zen cabling, zyx artisian phono pre
I also do 2 channel home theatre effectively
email me to set up a date / time - audiotomb at msn dot com
I'd be happy to demo these fabulous speakers
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Of course I would welcome anyone within driving (or flying) distance to come and hear my new HT3s.
Caution, I might try and sell you a complete audio system. :)
Frank Van Alstine
President
Audio by Van Alstine, Inc.
Woodbury, Minnesota
www.avahifi.com
Will the Pal Dao HT3s be part of that system?? aa
Greg
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Of course, just as soon as I can spare enough of my own electronics to drive them> Right now they are just sitting here in my living room looking very lovely.
Frank
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Of course, just as soon as I can spare enough of my own electronics to drive them> Right now they are just sitting here in my living room looking very lovely.
Frank
...but will they be part of the system you sell??
I like one stop shopping...
Greg
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Either these or the walnut HT3s in the sound lab. Sound is the same, looks even better.
Frank
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Any owners in the Cleveland/Columbus/Cincinatti/Pittsburgh/Buffalo/Toronto/Ann Arbor area? Would love to listen and compare to a number of dipoles I have been listening to.
Thanks,
Anand.
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Any owners in the Chicago area?
Thanks,
Marty
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Stevensville / St. Joseph, Michigan (SW corner).
Salk HT-3 with Sonic caps.
Odyssey Stratos EX Stereo
Audio Refinement pre-5
Scott Nixon DAC
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It is full of beautiful parks and wetlands and huge shipping centers
When I first read that I thought, Oh crap, sounds like they really screwed up a beautiful place!!
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Staten Island, NY
HT-3s:Burled Walnut veneer with Solid Claro Walnut baffles
Sonicaps upgrade
Blackhole5
Handrubbed finish
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Possible to hear SongTowers in Los Angeles or San Diego?
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Possible to hear SongTowers in Los Angeles or San Diego?
The SongTowers are quite new. While this will probalby change in the next couple of weeks, as I recall, none have been shipped to California so far.
- Jim
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I've got a pair of SongTower QWT's and I'm in Crete, the far south suburbs of Chicago. 10 minutes south of I-80 near the Indiana border.
I also brew a little beer once in a while...if you like that kind of thing. aa
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I've got a pair of SongTower QWTs finished in unstained curly cherry veneer.
I'm in Gaithersburg, MD, about 15 or 20 miles northwest of Washington, DC.
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Would love to audition the Songs in Dallas or Houston.
Anyone close to downtown Dallas or close to the Willowbrook Mall area in Houston.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Keith P.
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http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=939744&page=12
Sent your request to a fella in Texas.
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Would love to audition the Songs in Dallas or Houston.
Anyone close to downtown Dallas or close to the Willowbrook Mall area in Houston.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Keith P.
milacqua at AVS is in Holly Lake Ranch, TX.
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Yep, I'm at Holly Lake Ranch which is a private golf community about 40 miles north of Tyler and 130 miles east of downtown Dallas. In other words, I'm in the middle of nowhere in an area known as the "Piney Woods" of East Texas.
I should be receiving the STs soon. I have had them on order since the first of March and last I heard Jim was trying to get them out by this weekend (which is now past). I'm pretty sure they will ship next week so anyone in Texas getting out this way just send me an email and I would be glad to let you listen - and maybe play a round of golf here with me after the audition.
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Ok I almost to the point where I might consider order the Songs on faith and good reviews.
Keith P.
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I was very skeptical at first as well. I kept asking myself how I could spend that kind of money on something without even seeing them, let alone not hear them. I read and read everything I could find and asked questions about these speakers at every forum that discussed them. Do you know I could not find a single derogatory review or comment? That in itself told me these speakers were a great value. I could have spent more but why?
Also, I went back and forth with Jim via emails concerning colors and veneers and he seemed genuinely concerned with my satisfaction (when was the last time you spoke with lets say, Mr. Polk, about his speakers?). I just bought new leather furniture and have a projector with 104" Carada screen in my new HT set up so the looks of the speakers, never a major concern before, took on new meaning and importance. The craftsmanship everyone talked about and custom colors available on these speakers were a true bonus and deal maker for me.
However, a speaker is more than a piece of furniture. My 60 year old years are not nearly what they use to be and I know I miss the subtleties that many young audies can still detect. Jim explained that as we age the "intelligibility" factor of a speaker becomes all important. In this regard, the accuracy of the mid-range (which Jim considers the cornerstone to a good speaker) becomes more and more important. It is in this area that the STs excel.
I purchased the Cambridge Soundworks Ensamble system when Henry Kloss first left Advent (I had those too) and his was a direct sale method as well. Those Ensambles have been wonderful for me for many years. Based on this previous "sight unseen" buying experience, Jim's reputation, the cabinet quality and great reviews as to sound, not to mention the excellent price value, it was worth taking a chance. BUT, I have not received them yet so until I do this is all a gamble but a I figure a good, calculated one.
If you do not feel comfortable doing this, however, my offer still stands for you to come out for an audition - when they get here that is!
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Looking for owners in Atlanta. Sorry about the post in the Seattle thread!
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Looking for owners in Atlanta. Sorry about the post in the Seattle thread!
Ditto, and any body in the Carolinas or Georgia with V3s or HT3s that I can audition? Sorry about MY post in the Seattle thread too.
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Hi,
Well I've paid my deposit for a pair of HT2's and I live in Australia. They will take a couple of months to arrive because I'm using sea freight due to the lower cost.
Regards
Rod
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Looking for owners in Atlanta. Sorry about the post in the Seattle thread!
Ditto, and any body in the Carolinas or Georgia with V3s or HT3s that I can audition? Sorry about MY post in the Seattle thread too.
No problems...I hope we all can find someone to audition our Salk speakers of choice! Good luck!!
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For anyone interested in demo-ing in the Philadelphia area, I have the following home theater set-up:
* HT3's (l/r), HTC, HT1's (surround) all with cocobolo trim...sub is a JL Audio F113.
* Preamp: Integra DTC-9.8
* Amplifier: Butler 5150
* Associated gear: Logitech Transporter, Pro-Ject RPM-5 turntable, Toshiba HD-A35 dvd player, Xbox 360
* Feel free to drop me a sitemail from this site. All are welcome, unless you're the guy who auditioned my old Dali Euphonias for two hours by playing Celine Dionne's greatest hits and the soundtrack from Cats.
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* Feel free to drop me a sitemail from this site. All are welcome, unless you're the guy who auditioned my old Dali Euphonias for two hours by playing Celine Dionne's greatest hits and the soundtrack from Cats.
:lol:
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I am in the Lake George, NY area about 4 hours north of NYC.
I have HT3's and center, Swan dipole surrounds, Revel B-15 Sub, Anthem D2, D-Sonic Icepower Amp, Oppo 980, Squeezebox with digital mods and upgraded Channel Island power supply.
PM for audition.
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Hey folks, I'd be very grateful if I could hear some Song Tower's in Seattle/Redmond.
Thanks for any offers,
Jack
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I'm north of Grand Rapids/west of Big Rapids, MI (just south of White Cloud).
I have Song Towers, Outlaw 970/7125, Oppo 980, Toshiba HD-A2, Outlaw sub and NHT surrounds (4.1 system).
PM me for an audition.
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I don't have my Songtowers yet but they're being built for me right now and I'd be tickled to have anyone over who wants to hear them after they're installed and broken-in. I live in Gainesville, Florida.
Cheers!
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Looking for someone in FL panhandle (Destin area) with ST, V-3, or HT-3's for audition. I'll be pairing with Odyssey Mono Extremes/Candela tube pre.
Thanks
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Golf, I'm as close as you're likely to get any time soon, over here in Gainesville, I suspect.
E-mail me at author (at) escapeclause (dot) net, and I'll let you know when my Songtowers get here.
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Any body in the Washington, DC metro area with a pair of HT3's they care to let me listen to.
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dogorman
I dropped you a note.
Thanks
golf
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In the near future I will have HT2's. :thumb:
I am located in Eugene, Oregon.
John
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Any body in the Washington, DC metro area with a pair of HT3's they care to let me listen to.
Hi I missed this one. I have one HT3 (and a pair of SongTowers) if that would be of any use to you. I'm in the Glen Echo MD area.
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I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have the SongTowers and SongCenter; Surround I's are on order. PM me for an audition.
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I am in the central valley of California near Visalia. I have a pair of HT2's and a center on the way. It should be here in 2 weeks.
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New owner of Song Towers in Staten Island , NY. My neighbor is also an HT 3 owner
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Would love to audition HT3's in Bay Area...thanks.
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Would love to audition HT3's in Bay Area...thanks.
Me too! Last time I looked, the only person I saw in the Bay Area with HT3s is in Antioch.
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I reside in Grafton, WI (20 minutes north of Milwaukee).
I own a pair of SongTower RT's (ribbon tweeter) and matching SongCenter RT. Anyone who is willing to make the trip is more than welcome.
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Hey Nuance,
My brother and sister-in-law live in Grafton. I really like the area........
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I have both a set of lovely new SongTowers (ribbon tweeter version) and HT3s here in Woodbury, Minnesota (far east suburb of St. Paul, MN).
I would be happy to demo either to interested parties. Just call me first at 651-330-9871. You can bring your own electronics and source material if you like.
Best regards,
Frank Van Alstine
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I have SongTower QWT speakers available for audition in a two channel audio system.. I also have Von Schweikert 4JR in a home theater system. My home is north of Saginaw, Michigan.
Send a PM to arrange an audition.
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I have SongTowers, SongSurrounds (with stands), and a SongCenter in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Mateo). PM me for more info.
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I'm in downtown Chicago with a pair of SongTowers, SongSurround Is, and a SongCenter, all in walnut. If anyone wants to have a listen, let me know.
Justin
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I have a pair of SongTower RT's driven by a range of Van Alstine gear. I am in Nevis, Minnesota. PM me to arrange for listening... :thumb:
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I just got my SongTowers with OW4. I am in Naperville, a south-west Chicago suburb. PM for listening.
Art
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I have not posted here because I live just shy of an hour from Jim and have assumed that a person would rather get with Jim since he is so close.
But I got to thinking, perhaps someone would like to hear a pair of HT3's just out of curiosity and may not want to take up Jim's time.
In any event, I live in Ypsilanti MI, own a pair of HT3's which are finished in a hand rubbed-high gloss finish crotch mahogany. Aside from the hand rubbed finish upgrade, I do have a couple more upgrades which consist of the Sonicaps and Blackhole 5.
I am using a Slimdevices Transporter, Dodd battery pre amp and a pair of Odyssey mono extreme SE's.
I would be more than happy to offer a listen to those interested and am just a pm away.
Mark
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Have the HT2's, HTC & HT1's in Tineo in a 5.1 setup using a MFW-15 sub. Live about 3 miles from Jim's workshop in Waterford. If interested i am available almost any time----Eric
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Located in Raleigh, N.C.
Black Satin Finish.
Van Alstine Ultravalve and Van Alstine PreAmp.
Be glad to demo.
Send PM directly to me.
Alex
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We are looking to audition SongTower QWT speakers. We live in Portland, OR but will travel as far as Seattle, WA if necessary as we are very seriously interested it purchasing a pair, but really want to hear them. Thanks.
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I live on Long Island, NY. I have been in contact with a member here who lives on Staten Island and has graciously offered me an audition at his place. Just thought I'd see if there was anyone on Long Island before making the trip. (The trip really isn't that far but traffic and the bridge crossing can be a pita depending on the time of the day.)
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I live on Long Island, NY. I have been in contact with a member here who lives on Staten Island and has graciously offered me an audition at his place. Just thought I'd see if there was anyone on Long Island before making the trip. (The trip really isn't that far but traffic and the bridge crossing can be a pita depending on the time of the day.)
Make the trip . You can also hear my nieghbors Salk HT 3's.
Morning is best you will beat the traffic
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I will confirm the time before this day is over. Thanks again!
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I am interested in hearing SongTower QWT speakers in the San Francisco Bay Area, preferably close to San Jose, CA. If possible, I would also like to hear the speakers in conjunction with a SongCenter and maybe SongSurrounds for home theater.
Thanks!
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I have SongTowers, SongSurrounds (with stands), and a SongCenter in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Mateo). PM me for more info.
You should PM this guy.
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I am interested in hearing SongTower QWT speakers in the San Francisco Bay Area, preferably close to San Jose, CA. If possible, I would also like to hear the speakers in conjunction with a SongCenter and maybe SongSurrounds for home theater.
Thanks!
You can also PM me. I have the SongTowers, SongCenter, and SongSurrounds that I'm using for both 2CH and HT. And I'm a little closer to you in Mountain View.
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If you are looking for a listen to the HT3's in the Houston area, I have a pair and live in Kingwood, Tx. They are powered by Odyssey Mono Extremes.
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HT1 or HT2's in the Western US? California?
Anywhere?
thx
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Anyone willing to let me hear HT3s somewhere around Sacramento, CA? East Bay also works for me.
Thank you, Don
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Anyone willing to let me hear HT3s somewhere around Sacramento, CA? East Bay also works for me.
Thank you, Don
You might try sending a PM to koiman. He's in Antioch. He and his wife were kind enough to let me hear his HT3s last summer. He was the only person I could find in the SF Bay Area with HT3s.
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Add me to the list. Located in downtown Indianapolis, I have a pair of Song Towers should anyone want to listen.
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^What excellent timing!!!
I just joined and am in Indy looking for a demo... PM sent.
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Welcome and timing is everything. Try sending a PM to intamin22.
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Location: Orlando, FL
Model: Songtower QWT- Honey Locust
Associated Equipment: the following gear is always on hand. Other equipment may be available depending on review schedule.
Bella Extreme 3205 Tube Power Amp
Juicy Music Peach Preamp
MacBook used as music server
KECES DA-131 DAC
Sota Star Series III Turntable
Rega RB250 Arm
Dynavector DV20XL Cartridge
Pro Ject Phono Box II Phono Preamp
DIY Hi Fi Supply Cole Tune Phono Preamp w/ upgraded power supply and MC Transformers (build should be finished 4-2009)
To contact me, send PM or email nferre (AT) aol (DOT COM)
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I'm located in Kirkland, WA (right by Seattle). I've got the SongTower RTs in satin black with silver aluminum baffles, and a SongCenter. PM me if you want a listen!
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Im located in college station tx, and I have a pair if HT2-TL in a fireburst finish powered by wyred for sound mono's if anyone wants to listen
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Im located in college station tx, and I have a pair if HT2-TL in a fireburst finish powered by wyred for sound mono's if anyone wants to listen
Ohhh I want to listen! I want to check out the TL option and have been itching to hear them with Wyred 4 sound. Post some pics if you can.
:thumb:
John
Not really coming over, I am in Oregon....
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Hello all, newbie first time poster here. I was wondering if there was anyone in the greater Cleveland area with some Songtowers willing to share a demo. My usage would be 75% 2 channel music and 25% 5 or 7 channel home theater. I have a Pioneer Elite SC-05 avr which I plan on powering the system. Thanks for any replies and or suggestions. Bob.
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Hello all, newbie first time poster here. I was wondering if there was anyone in the greater Cleveland area with some Songtowers willing to share a demo. My usage would be 75% 2 channel music and 25% 5 or 7 channel home theater. I have a Pioneer Elite SC-05 avr which I plan on powering the system. Thanks for any replies and or suggestions. Bob.
Bob -
Unfortunately, I don't recall ever shipping any SongTowers to Cleveland. So you won't probalby get a positive reply here. We do have SongTowers in Ohio, but I don't know how close - I would have to check. Of course, if you want to take an afternoon driver, you are always welcome to visit us in the Detroit area. (I used to live in Westlake and made that driver quite often - its not bad.)
- Jim
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My ST-RT's in Medium stained Cherry can be heard if your about 1/2 an hour North of Toronto, Ontario. Their powered by a 100 watt Rotel RX-1052 Receiver
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Bob -
Unfortunately, I don't recall ever shipping any SongTowers to Cleveland. So you won't probalby get a positive reply here. We do have SongTowers in Ohio, but I don't know how close - I would have to check. Of course, if you want to take an afternoon driver, you are always welcome to visit us in the Detroit area. (I used to live in Westlake and made that driver quite often - its not bad.)
- Jim
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Jim,
Thanks so much for the reply. I don't think I've ever posted a question on any forum and gotten a response from the owner of the company.Your suggestion for a road trip sounds like a good one to me. I will be off work the entire week of April 20th., perhaps we could plan something during that time? I'll wait for your reply here as to how to proceed.
Thanks again, Bob.
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Jim,
Thanks so much for the reply. I don't think I've ever posted a question on any forum and gotten a response from the owner of the company.Your suggestion for a road trip sounds like a good one to me. I will be off work the entire week of April 20th., perhaps we could plan something during that time? I'll wait for your reply here as to how to proceed.
Thanks again, Bob.
Bob -
email me at jimsalk (at) att.net or give me a call at 248-814-8062 and we can set something up.
- Jim
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I would love to audition the Song Towers in Los Angeles if there is anyone willing to let me. Thanks.
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Tom in New Orleans area
update
I have two seperate rooms which prominantly display Jim's Fabulous speakers
I have HT3s with my two channel vinyl front end Now soundscape 10s
waterfall burbinga solid front - pic
http://cgim.audiogon.com/i/vs/s/f/1234146144.jpg
Jim's eloquent Salk of the month write up
http://www.salksound.com/vom_2006_aug_3.shtml
Have upgraded to ss10s in my main system but still have my ht3s
a seperate room HT - V3s and monster center
the very pair Jim shows in his v3 website section
Rosewood w piano black
http://www.salksound.com/vom_2007_mar_2.shtml
here's my monster center in rosewood from Jim's site
http://www.salksound.com/speakers_vseries_vmonstercenter.shtml
(special thanks to Bigredmachine - pete for parting with these - he's on to HT4's)
assoc HT equipment Arcam AVR350, Pioneer & Oppo Blue Ray, CD, Wadia Ipod Doc
hope to get SAlk surrounds and rears
both killer setups
pm for demo
Tom
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Bamboo Song Tower near Quebec City , Canada
Musical Fidelity 3.5 and Musical Fidelity A5 CD
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HT2-TL around Greensboro NC. I am using a Pioneer Elite AVR to power until I get an amp, later this year.
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I love Stamey's BBQ and their hush puppies!
HT2-TL around Greensboro NC. I am using a Pioneer Elite AVR to power until I get an amp, later this year.
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HT1s in northeastern Oklahoma, about an hour's drive from Tulsa. I'll only be here until August though, so let me know if you'd like to hear them.
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Hi,
I am getting ready to order ST-RT's and maybe a 12" rythmik sub, so I was hoping to get a chance to hear the ST-RT's (or at least ST's) before placing my order. I know Evan has graciously offered to open his home in Staten Island in the past, and I may ask to take him up on the offer, but I was hoping to find someone in Manhattan that has the ST (RT)'s. Anyone in Manhattan willing to share a demo some weekend coming up (preferably the weekend of the 13th)?
Thanks much in advance.
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Looking for anyone in the Tucson,Arizona area who owns any Salk speakers.
I am interested in auditioning Veracity QW speakers... I realize there are very few Veracity QW's in this forum.
I just want to hear the "Salk sound"...
I would love to hear any model of Salk speaker...
My two systems:
Veracity QW's would replace my Apogee Centaur (circa 1990).
http://cgi.audioasylum.com/systems/4561.html
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Anyone else think we should add a Mapbuilder or Frappr map to the first page where we can tag all these locations? Actually, it would be cool to use colored tags to indicate speaker models.
I wouldn't want to include any information other than a user name, speaker model, and city.
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Anyone else think we should add a Mapbuilder or Frappr map to the first page where we can tag all these locations? Actually, it would be cool to use colored tags to indicate speaker models.
I wouldn't want to include any information other than a user name, speaker model, and city.
Excellent idea!!!
It would sure simplify locating a suitable audition...
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I was about to buy a pair of Maggie 1.6s when I came across all the buzz on the SongTowers (in my price bracket of under $2K.) I'm 71 and this will be my last set of speakers so buying without listening is out of the question. Presently still enjoying my AR9s that I bought back in 1981. I want to buy one more set of speakers and one more car before it's over - me, that is. :wink:
So....is there anyone within 100-150 miles of Little Rock, Arkansas, who would be good enough to demo their STs? I''d be happy to make a day of it and maybe bring some beer or wine for an hour of two of listening. Maybe someone in Memphis or down on the Texas border?
Anyway, I'd sure appreciate your help.
arkiedan
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Hi All-
Interested in auditioning a set of HT3s in the Bay Area and based on this thread it looks like Koiman (Leon) is the nearest owner (in Antioch). I've sent him an email but I've not heard back from him thus far. Does anyone else have any other potential leads on HT3 owners in my general vicinity in the mean time?
Thanks for any responses.
Tracy
San Jose, CA
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Hi All-
Interested in auditioning a set of HT3s in the Bay Area and based on this thread it looks like Koiman (Leon) is the nearest owner (in Antioch). I've sent him an email but I've not heard back from him thus far. Does anyone else have any other potential leads on HT3 owners in my general vicinity in the mean time?
Thanks for any responses.
Tracy
San Jose, CA
I think that bahorn1 (Doug) has a set of HT3s?
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=68360.msg658174#msg658174
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Thanks for the lead. I'll follow-up with him.
Regards,
Tracy
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Thanks for the lead. I'll follow-up with him.
Regards,
Tracy
Hey Tracy,
I'm in Mountain View. You're welcome to come over to hear my HT3's. I also sent you a reply PM.
--Doug
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Looking for anyone in the Tucson,Arizona area who owns any Salk speakers.
I am interested in auditioning Veracity QW speakers... I realize there are very few Veracity QW's in this forum.
I just want to hear the "Salk sound"...
I would love to hear any model of Salk speaker...
My two systems:
Veracity QW's would replace my Apogee Centaur (circa 1990).
http://cgi.audioasylum.com/systems/4561.html
Trying to get hold of "Tod"(His moniker not name) from Tucson,Arizona.
Tod left me a message on 10-01-2009 with a very kind offer to audition his HT1s.
I replied to his message 10-06-2009. Have not heard from him.
I am hoping he will see this post and we can make an audition day and time.
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Anyone in the Nashville area willing to share a listen?
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Location: San Jose, CA
Models: SoundScape 10, HT2-Center & HT-1s and Ellis 1801b
Associated Equipment:
Sanders Sound Preamp
Sanders Sound Mono Blocks
dB Audio Labs Tranquility SE DAC
2010 Mac Mini
Pioneer SC-05 AVR
OPPO BDP-103
Epik Phoenix Subwoofer
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=54862)
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Hi, My name is Garth and I live in San Diego CA. I am very interested in auditioning a pair of SongTowers. Anyone in San Diego or Southern CA that would like to let me audition their SongTowers?
Thanks, Garth
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For those living in South East Asia (excluding Australia), I may well be the only Salk representative! :wink:
I am now living in Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Come visit the new room that I built exclusively to house my two HT3, measuring 15 ft x 9 ft x 25 ft. Speakers are placed 8.5 ft apart, 8ft from the front wall, 3 ft from the side wall. I am sitting 7.5 ft from either speaker.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=23179)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=23180)
28 acoustic panels are spaced strategically behind the curtains. The subwoofer used is REL B1, crossed at 40Hz.
Regards
barry
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For those living in South East Asia (excluding Australia), I may well be the only Salk representative! :wink:
I am now living in Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Come visit the new room that I built exclusively to house my two HT3, measuring 15 ft x 9 ft x 25 ft. Speakers are placed 8.5 ft apart, 8ft from the front wall, 3 ft from the side wall. I am sitting 7.5 ft from either speaker.
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=23179)
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=23180)
28 acoustic panels are spaced strategically behind the curtains. The subwoofer used is REL B1, crossed at 40Hz.
Regards
barry
Barry- You trippin me out, dude! Lookin good.
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I was about to buy a pair of Maggie 1.6s when I came across all the buzz on the SongTowers (in my price bracket of under $2K.) I'm 71 and this will be my last set of speakers so buying without listening is out of the question. Presently still enjoying my AR9s that I bought back in 1981. I want to buy one more set of speakers and one more car before it's over - me, that is. :wink:
So....is there anyone within 100-150 miles of Little Rock, Arkansas, who would be good enough to demo their STs? I''d be happy to make a day of it and maybe bring some beer or wine for an hour of two of listening. Maybe someone in Memphis or down on the Texas border?
Anyway, I'd sure appreciate your help.
arkiedan
There is an audio group in Dallas you should get to know. See the North Texas circle here on AC. Those Maggies will need a ton of power to perform to their best and could benefit from some wall treatment behind them. Having said that, I've hear them sound very, very good. The Song Towers I have yet to hear but there is certainly enthusiastic buzz about them here and elsewhere. Cheers.
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Barry- You trippin me out, dude! Lookin good.
Jim, can't believe you have clocked 1700+ posts on audiocircle :o, and you're only here just over 2 years! The world is so small, I am exactly 9392 miles from Houston, but it's just one click away :green:
Have fun listening.. :thumb:
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Anyone in the DC metro area care to have a shootout with my Swan F2.2's? I would love to compare to a pair of Salk's.
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Anyone in Southern California with Song Towers? I am in Orange County.
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I am in So. Cal., but have Ht3's...
Thank you very much
Fury
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Anyone in the DC metro area care to have a shootout with my Swan F2.2's? I would love to compare to a pair of Salk's.
PM Dennis Murphy. I'd bet he'd be game and could use his magic switching box for an instantaneous comparison.
- Jim
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Hey guys :D
I am interested in auditioning a pair of Song Towers or HT2-TL's in the Houston area. If anyone has a pair and is willing to allow me to take a listen, it would be awesome. I live in Friendswood, but I would be willing to drive anywhere around the Houston area for a listen.
Thank You,
John
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I live in Salem, OR (hour south of Portland). I have a pair of SongTowers with Ribbon Tweeter upgrades in American Cherry (dyed med cherry).
Here's my gear list:
Salk SongTowers (Ribbon Tweeters)
Audio by Van Alstine Transcendence 8 Stereo Preamp (w/ Insight Phono)
Audio by Van Alstine Insight 240 2-channel Amp
Oppo BDP-83 Universal Bluray Player (Special Edition with ESS Sabre DAC upgrade)
PS Audio Digital Link III DAC (fed by Apple Macbook & AppleTV)
Rega P1 Turntable w/ Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge and glass platter upgrade
Anyone is more than welcome anytime.
Mike
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Hi,
I am thinking of making a move away from my NHT Classic 3's (since one is sick) and I'd like to hear the Songtower. I am in the San Francisco Bay area (Palo Alto) and if anyone would be willing to let me give a listen, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Thanks,
Mark
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Hi,
I am thinking of making a move away from my NHT Classic 3's (since one is sick) and I'd like to hear the Songtower. I am in the San Francisco Bay area (Palo Alto) and if anyone would be willing to let me give a listen, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Thanks,
Mark
PM sent.
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PM sent as well!
Hi,
I am thinking of making a move away from my NHT Classic 3's (since one is sick) and I'd like to hear the Songtower. I am in the San Francisco Bay area (Palo Alto) and if anyone would be willing to let me give a listen, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Thanks,
Mark
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Any Long Island, NY owners who would agree to an audition this holiday season? I am visiting from Singapore so this is my big chance to hear the Salks. Please send me an email at g.chris.holland@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Chris
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Hi All-
Just received my HT-3 speakers. I live in San Jose, CA and I have a 2-channel setup that is available for auditioning.
To give you an idea of my system here's the list of components:
Sony SCD-1 fully modded VSE including Terra Firma upgrade
Sonic Frontiers SFL-2 Pre-amp; upgraded to SE+ by Parts ConneXtion
Krell KSA 200 amp
Synergistic Research Resolution Reference X-2 interconnects
Wolfe Carbon power cables
VH-4 power cable for amp
Tubetraps
Echobusters
Dedicated listening room
Cheers,
Tracy
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Is there anyone within driving distance of Eastern Pennsylvania who would let me audition any of the HT series?
Thanks- Karl
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Royal Oak, Michigan
2 Channel only. HT2-Tls. Tube based, Wright preamp, Transcendent Monoblocks, Rotel CD player, VPI HW-19 turntable- vinyl welcome
Listeners welcome
WntrMute2@aol.com
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Any Long Island, NY owners who would agree to an audition this holiday season? I am visiting from Singapore so this is my big chance to hear the Salks. Please send me an email at g.chris.holland@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Chris
Many thanks to Evan and Joe from Staten Island for showing me their systems. Both of them had outstanding rooms and could not have been nicer. Looking forward to making a decision soon.
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I'm in the Covington, Louisiana area (just north of New Orleans, 'cross dat big pond). aa
I have a very vanilla setup consisting of a pair of lovely, sensibly black-dyed red oak-veneered (I think?) SongTowers with the standard dome tweets. They're being fed currently by an HK 3385 stereo receiver with a Grant Fidelity B-283 tube buffer in between the preamp and amp stages.
The sound is heavenly.
If you'd like to set up a listening session, throw me a PM.
Adam
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Eastern Oklahoma
Speakers - Salk HT2-TL
Amp - AVA Ultra 550
Pre - AVA Ultra SL
DAC - AVA Vision (Plan to order soon)
Source - Oppo BDP-83
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Anybody in the San Jose bay area willing to show-off their HT3? I live in Santa Clara,CA. Thanks.
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Anybody in the San Jose bay area willing to show-off their HT3? I live in Santa Clara,CA. Thanks.
I am looking for SongTowers in the Bay area(peninsula and south bay) as well. If anyone has a pair they would like to show off I would much appreciate it. :)
Also, I am moving to Colorado at the end of the month so if there is anyone in the Boulder area that would be willing to give me a listen that would be great.
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Prospective new SongTower owner was wondering if anyone near the central Ohio (I live in Columbus) area has a pair of them in either standard form or with the RT. Would love to possibly get the opportunity to give them a listen before pulling the trigger.
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Is there a Boston area owner of HT3's? I saw someone on the front page owns SongTowers, but would really love to hear the HT3.
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Is there a Boston area owner of HT3's? I saw someone on the front page owns SongTowers, but would really love to hear the HT3.
Yes, there is. One of our Boston owners actually has two pairs of HT3's, but he doesn't frequent this site. If you would like, I can certainly email him and request an audition for you. Just email me with your contact information and I will email him with a request.
- Jim
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Love to listen to a pair of Ht3's or HT2-TL's in the Atlanta/Marietta area.
Be moving soon to a larger room and will probably need larger speakers than my SP Tech Mini's
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Anyone within a reasonable driving distance of Rochester NY with the HT3s?
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I am in Lake George, NY probably about 4 hours
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Are there are owners based in Portland Oregon or thereabouts?
Would love to listen to any Salk Sound speakers.
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Are there are owners based in Portland Oregon or thereabouts?
Would love to listen to any Salk Sound speakers.
I'm in Salem if you wanna head an hour south. Had a chap from Portland a few weeks ago come down and someone from Newburg coming on Wed. Here's my set up.
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?action=systems;area=browse;system=1246
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I'm in Salem if you wanna head an hour south. Had a chap from Portland a few weeks ago come down and someone from Newburg coming on Wed. Here's my set up.
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?action=systems;area=browse;system=1246
Sweet setup..I'll definitely take you up on that offer..PM incoming.
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Location--Henderson, NV. ( 15 miles from strip )
Systems:
2 channel #1
Salk SongSurround 1's Dk. brown walnut finish-- Outlaw RR2150---Emotiva ERC-1
2 channel #2
Salk STRT's Lamborghini Super Fly Yellow finish--Salk custom 10" subwoofer
W4S ST-500 stereo---W4S STP SE preamp---Oppo BDP-83se---Vortexbox-Squeezebox-Wadia
170i w/onboard dac and digital input
7.1 Theatre
Salk HT2's, HTC, HT1's all in Tineo finish and Ascend Sierra's
Subs = 2 MFW 15's, 1 SVS PB12+ w/SMS-1
Pioneer SC-09, Oppo BDP-83 w/ analogue and hdmi upgrades, Pioneer DV-59AVi, Pioneer
CLD-99,
Mitsubishi WD-82837
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New member here - I'm about to do a major upgrade (near complete overhaul, actually) of my system. Been researching/listening as much as possible, and stumbled upon some reviews of Salk speakers over at the AVS forum. I'm interested in listening to the HT2TL's in the Dallas area. For what it's worth, right now I'm seriously considering some B&W 803s's (before they go out of stock). Thanks
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Salk STRT's Lamborghini Super Fly Yellow finish--Salk custom 10" subwoofer
Please post some pics!! I've must have missed these. :D
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http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=71385.msg666709#msg666709
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New member here - I'm about to do a major upgrade (near complete overhaul, actually) of my system. Been researching/listening as much as possible, and stumbled upon some reviews of Salk speakers over at the AVS forum. I'm interested in listening to the HT2TL's in the Dallas area. For what it's worth, right now I'm seriously considering some B&W 803s's (before they go out of stock). Thanks
I live near Dallas and have the nonTL HT2, you are welcome to listen to them.
Chris
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I live near Dallas and have the nonTL HT2, you are welcome to listen to them.
Chris
Thanks - from what I've read, the only real difference is some bass extension on the TL's. I'm in far north Dallas - guess we should probably arrange things via PM's.
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Thanks - from what I've read, the only real difference is some bass extension on the TL's. I'm in far north Dallas - guess we should probably arrange things via PM's.
You are welcome to listen to my HT2-TL's. I am in Carrollton. Drop me a PM if you are interested.
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Well - went out to Chris's place, and played a few of my favorite tracks on his HT2's (his CD player didn't like my burned CD's, so had to use a possibly lower quality source). I am impressed - lovely job on the female vocals, which is a must have in a speaker for me. No fatigue whatsoever, and I kept finding myself turning the volume up just a little bit to see what else was lurking in recordings :) I am sincerely grateful for the hospitality that Chris showed in opening up his home to let me see if these are the speakers for me. I'm pretty sure they are (I'll be snagging the HT2-TL's).
Jazzcat - thanks for the offer, but I think I'm pretty much sold already :D
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Well - went out to Chris's place, and played a few of my favorite tracks on his HT2's (his CD player didn't like my burned CD's, so had to use a possibly lower quality source). I am impressed - lovely job on the female vocals, which is a must have in a speaker for me. No fatigue whatsoever, and I kept finding myself turning the volume up just a little bit to see what else was lurking in recordings :) I am sincerely grateful for the hospitality that Chris showed in opening up his home to let me see if these are the speakers for me. I'm pretty sure they are (I'll be snagging the HT2-TL's).
Jazzcat - thanks for the offer, but I think I'm pretty much sold already :D
Welcome to the family.
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It was my pleasure Steve, Welcome to the Salk family.
Chris
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It was my pleasure Steve, Welcome to the Salk family.
Chris
Placed the order today :)
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Anybody in the Tampa area with Songtower RT's, HT2 TL's or HT3's?
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I am in the washington dc area and would like to demo some HT-3's. I was wondering if anyone is around this area.. I can drive about 100 miles to test these babies.
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Anybody in the Tampa area with Songtower RT's, HT2 TL's or HT3's?
I have the dome ST here in Orlando if that helps. If you want to stop by, you are welcome. Shoot a PM if you are interested.
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I am in the washington dc area and would like to demo some HT-3's. I was wondering if anyone is around this area.. I can drive about 100 miles to test these babies.
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JB
hmm :scratch: I think you may not have to drive 100 miles. You can audition all the Salk speakers if you get in touch with Dennis Murphy, located in MD I believe :D
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Pardon my ignorance on these circles, but how do I find Dennis on the forums ?
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J
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Pardon my ignorance on these circles, but how do I find Dennis on the forums ?
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J
Send a PM to Dennis or wait for him to see your post.
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Hey Nuance,
My brother and sister-in-law live in Grafton. I really like the area........
I never saw this until just now...wow, sorry (been over a year). I like the area too. It has grown a lot over the past 2 years, though.
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Pardon my ignorance on these circles, but how do I find Dennis on the forums ?
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J
You can usually find me in Glen Echo, MD, between MacArthur Blvd and Mass. Ave. I have only one HT3 running, however. Plus a wide variety of SongTowers, HT4's, and HT1 TL's. PM me if you want to stop by. cheers.
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I'm in San Francisco, and have a pair of Song Towers (standard curly cherry finish) if anyone wants to hear them and doesn't mind my pedestrian electronics (Onkyo 2-channel receiver, Technics CD player).
Best way to reach me: jimheard@comcast.net
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I had the pleasure to meet Dennis over the weekend. Man what a good impression I had. Dennis is a great guy and such an audiophile.
We listened to the HT4's and the song towers, and 1 HT3. Though all my demo cd's did not work, and I could not take my speakers for ab'ing, which I will do soon.
The HT4's were fairly impressive, and they were huge, and heavy, but above all, I loved the clarity the abilty of them to handle every bit of music we threw at them. Earlier I was serioulsly considering the 803d's, now I am rethinking :)
More after a little more listening ..
J
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The HT4's were fairly impressive, and they were huge, and heavy, but above all, I loved the clarity the abilty of them to handle every bit of music we threw at them. Earlier I was serioulsly considering the 803d's, now I am rethinking :)
I don't mean to be critical of your statement but, fairly impressive? Compared to what? I hope the HT4s are very impressive!
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I have heard the 803d's and 802d's and they were impressive when compared with these. I have also heard the Canton 890Dc's and i kinda like the cleanness of the Canton's, however I would say that I can give a better answer after i have spent an hour listening to these babies, using my own music.
I am planning to do that soon, am trying to find sometime off on the weekends.
I will keep you guys posted.
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JB
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Any Salk owners in the Denver/Boulder area?
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Anyone in the Raleigh/Cary North Carolina area?
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Anyone in the St. Louis area with the HT2-TL's or the Salk Song Tower's? :drool:
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Hey all,
I'd love to listen to the STs or HT2-TL. I'm in Chicago - seems like Art_Chicago is nearby with STs and I plan to PM him. Are there any folks near Chicago with HT2s? If so, please shoot me a PM.
Many thanks!
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Hey all,
I'd love to listen to the STs or HT2-TL. I'm in Chicago - seems like Art_Chicago is nearby with STs and I plan to PM him. Are there any folks near Chicago with HT2s? If so, please shoot me a PM.
Many thanks!
Yeap, I am in the western suburbs. I believe that Michigan_Mike has HT2-TL, but I am not sure. You are welcome to audition my ST/AVA setup.
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Hello all!
Looking to see if anyone here with Songtowers in Orange County area? Would love to hear what they sound like.
Thanks!
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I'm in San Francisco. I am a very proud owner of a pair of HT1-TLs. You can see my associated equipment under my profile. I would be happy to host someone who is thinking of this speaker... Please PM me if interested.
Cheers, Stew
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I'm in San Francisco. I am a very proud owner of a pair of HT1-TLs. You can see my associated equipment under my profile. I would be happy to host someone who is thinking of this speaker... Please PM me if interested.
Cheers, Stew
The HT1TL is the floor standing version correct?
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I'm in San Francisco. I am a very proud owner of a pair of HT1-TLs. You can see my associated equipment under my profile. I would be happy to host someone who is thinking of this speaker... Please PM me if interested.
Cheers, Stew
Stew, I didn't know you live in the City.
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The HT1TL is the floor standing version correct?
Yes, they are. Kinda like a little brother to the HT2-TL in terms of size.
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Stew, I didn't know you live in the City.
Yup! I'm in Hayes Valley. Love it here.
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I am looking to see if there is anything that would be a worthy upgrade to my current ADS L1290/2 speakers (I've been enjoying them since 1986!).
I would love to audition the SongTower QWT, HT2, and HT3. I'm in the Hampton Roads area of VA (southeastern VA, specifically in Hampton, VA). Any owners near me?
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I am looking to see if there is anything that would be a worthy upgrade to my current ADS L1290/2 speakers (I've been enjoying them since 1986!).
I would love to audition the SongTower QWT, HT2, and HT3. I'm in the Hampton Roads area of VA (southeastern VA, specifically in Hampton, VA). Any owners near me?
I've got a pair of 1290's that have been in storage for 10+ years. And, I got some HT3s. If you get by Houston, let me know. System is calibrated for the Salks but could try the ADSs for fun.
Chris
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I've got a pair of 1290's that have been in storage for 10+ years. And, I got some HT3s. If you get by Houston, let me know. System is calibrated for the Salks but could try the ADSs for fun.
Chris
Thanks for the reply. I appreciate the offer.
I know 10 years is a long time, but do you have a sense of how the HT3s compare to the 1290s?
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Thanks for the reply. I appreciate the offer.
I know 10 years is a long time, but do you have a sense of how the HT3s compare to the 1290s?
It's been too long to remember, and I'm too busy at the moment to get them out of storage and set them up. I know the HT3s have a lower base response. And, while the 1290s were very accurate and netural, the quality of the drivers were much less than those used in the HT3s. I loved the 1290s, mind you, but HT3s are in a completely different class. Song Towers might be a better comparision, but I've never heard any Song Towers.
Contact Jim and see if there are any owners in your area. Someone will probably let you audition Salks.
Chris
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It's been too long to remember, and I'm too busy at the moment to get them out of storage and set them up. I know the HT3s have a lower base response. And, while the 1290s were very accurate and netural, the quality of the drivers were much less than those used in the HT3s. I loved the 1290s, mind you, but HT3s are in a completely different class. Song Towers might be a better comparision, but I've never heard any Song Towers.
Contact Jim and see if there are any owners in your area. Someone will probably let you audition Salks.
Chris
Thanks. I contacted Jim and hopefully he can refer me to an owner nearby.
Looking again at the prices, realistically I think the HT3 is out of my range, although it would still be nice to hear them to see what qualities you get in such a speaker. Looks like the HT2's are at the top of my range. I wonder how much they are like the HT3s and what are the key differences? If the SongTowers are along the lines of my 1290's, perhaps the HT2s would be a good upgrade?
Thanks again. I greatly appreciate all the help and replies.
PS - I just noticed that the V3 is also in the price range I'm considering. How does this speaker compare to the HT line?
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Thanks. I contacted Jim and hopefully he can refer me to an owner nearby.
Looking again at the prices, realistically I think the HT3 is out of my range, although it would still be nice to hear them to see what qualities you get in such a speaker. Looks like the HT2's are at the top of my range. I wonder how much they are like the HT3s and what are the key differences? If the SongTowers are along the lines of my 1290's, perhaps the HT2s would be a good upgrade?
Thanks again. I greatly appreciate all the help and replies.
PS - I just noticed that the V3 is also in the price range I'm considering. How does this speaker compare to the HT line?
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Sent you a PM ----- Greenhouseman
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Thanks. I contacted Jim and hopefully he can refer me to an owner nearby.
Looking again at the prices, realistically I think the HT3 is out of my range, although it would still be nice to hear them to see what qualities you get in such a speaker. Looks like the HT2's are at the top of my range. I wonder how much they are like the HT3s and what are the key differences? If the SongTowers are along the lines of my 1290's, perhaps the HT2s would be a good upgrade?
Thanks again. I greatly appreciate all the help and replies.
PS - I just noticed that the V3 is also in the price range I'm considering. How does this speaker compare to the HT line?
I've had HT3's, V3's, Archos, Songtowers, and HT2TL's. If your budget only allows $4k, then get the HT2TL's in basic form w/o worrying about upgrades in them. If trying to do an HT set-up them go ST's and perhaps add ribbons if you can swing the cost if you're doing multiple speakers and have the same budget limit.
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I've had HT3's, V3's, Archos, Songtowers, and HT2TL's. If your budget only allows $4k, then get the HT2TL's in basic form w/o worrying about upgrades in them. If trying to do an HT set-up them go ST's and perhaps add ribbons if you can swing the cost if you're doing multiple speakers and have the same budget limit.
Thanks for the suggestions.
My speakers do pull double duty for 2 channel music and HT. Right now I'm using a pair of ADS L1290/2s for L&R and NHTs for center/surrounds (don't remember the model numbers). Even though all the speakers aren't and exact match, it works well for me.
I really didn't plan on replacing all my speakers, just the L&R speakers. Hopefully my existing center and surrounds would still work well with the new speakers for HT use.
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I really didn't plan on replacing all my speakers, just the L&R speakers. Hopefully my existing center and surrounds would still work well with the new speakers for HT use.
Personally, I think it's important to match the front 3 speakers for a number of reasons. The rears are less important and can be of a different design/brand/etc. (unless you listen to a significant amount of 5 channel music).
Chris
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Agreed. Maybe Saturn could best spend his money by getting Songtowers all across the front and adding the surrounds later. That's what I am going to do. If ribbon tweeters are preferred for the 2 channel listening then that could be an option, but for HT I enjoy the dome very much and the ribbon would be overkill (in the dedicated HT).
If HT2TL's then the center becomes more expensive and may prevent a complete trio ensemble in short order.
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Personally, I think it's important to match the front 3 speakers for a number of reasons. The rears are less important and can be of a different design/brand/etc. (unless you listen to a significant amount of 5 channel music).
Chris
Agreed. As a matter of fact, for multichannel music I do not use the center and let the L&R speakers create a phantom center (my DVD-A/SACD player has center set to OFF).
The less than ideal sonic match of the center with the L&R speakers is much more apparent with music than HT. With HT they sound just fine together. I think part of the reason for this is the fact when listening to music I'm focused on just the music. With HT, my attention is divided between the image on the screen and the sound (probably more on the image than the sound).
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Agreed. Maybe Saturn could best spend his money by getting Songtowers all across the front and adding the surrounds later. That's what I am going to do. If ribbon tweeters are preferred for the 2 channel listening then that could be an option, but for HT I enjoy the dome very much and the ribbon would be overkill (in the dedicated HT).
If HT2TL's then the center becomes more expensive and may prevent a complete trio ensemble in short order.
Considering I want something that will be a significant upgrade to my current L&R speakers (ADS L1290/2s), I'm not sure if the SongTowers would suffice. I really need to find a way to audition these speakers! :(
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Considering I want something that will be a significant upgrade to my current L&R speakers (ADS L1290/2s), I'm not sure if the SongTowers would suffice. I really need to find a way to audition these speakers! :(
Hampton, VA is about 2.5-3 hours away from Bethesda, Maryland, the home of Dennis Murphy, in whose basement you will find the only Salk showroom on the east coast, as well as the fabled Salk Sound Research & Development Laboratories.
If your ADS speakers can be moved without a forklift, bring one or both, and compare them side-by-side with some Salks. It's well worth the trip.
If Dennis is busy, I'm another 20 miles away in Gaithersburg, MD. I have a pair of SongTowers.
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Hampton, VA is about 2.5-3 hours away from Bethesda, Maryland, the home of Dennis Murphy, in whose basement you will find the only Salk showroom on the east coast, as well as the fabled Salk Sound Research & Development Laboratories.
If your ADS speakers can be moved without a forklift, bring one or both, and compare them side-by-side with some Salks. It's well worth the trip.
If Dennis is busy, I'm another 20 miles away in Gaithersburg, MD. I have a pair of SongTowers.
Thanks for the great information and the offer.
How do I contact Dennis Murphy?
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Thanks for the great information and the offer.
How do I contact Dennis Murphy?
Send a PM to DMurphy via audiocircle. He reads this site regularly.
You can also email him by going to his DIY website http://murphyblaster.com/content.php?f=main.html (http://murphyblaster.com/content.php?f=main.html) and click on the contact link at the bottom.
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Thanks for the great information and the offer.
How do I contact Dennis Murphy?
Hopefully not violently. I'm very delicate. The Wehawken Rd. studios are open to all comers--just let me know what would be convenient for you. Cheers, dennis
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Hello, I am interested in auditioning Salk Songtower QWTs. Located in the Richmond, Virginia area.
Thanks,
Rob
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Hello, I am interested in auditioning Salk Songtower QWTs. Located in the Richmond, Virginia area.
Thanks,
Rob
Hi I may turn out to be the closest you will come (Washington, d.c.), so let me know if you can't locate someone in Richmond.
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DMurphy, Thanks, I will do that. My son is a Marine at Quantico and sometimes I have to go with him to the hospital, so I might hook up with you down the road. I appreciate your offering.
Hopefully, there are Salk owners in Richmond. I have also contacted Jim.
Rob
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Hampton, VA is about 2.5-3 hours away from Bethesda, Maryland, the home of Dennis Murphy, in whose basement you will find the only Salk showroom on the east coast, as well as the fabled Salk Sound Research & Development Laboratories.
I was born in Bethesda Hospital as my dad was stationed there in 1969. (25 years Navy).
While I do not have many models to audition, I do have the HT2-TL speakers in my showroom available for audition for those on the upper East Coast.
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Any Salk Owners in Oklahoma City Area ?
Thanks,
Glen
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Looking for some in the Myrtle Beach area for a Songtower audition...the end of July 2010.
Thanks
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I'm in Omaha, NE and would be willing to host anyone who would make the trek.
I have:
HT2-TL's
SongTowers
15" Rythmik sub, dual passive radiator design
AVA Insight Double 440, 240 and 240/3 amps, Insight DAC, Insight EC preamp with remote
PM if interested as I rarely look at this thread. I'm moving homes, so my setup will be in flux until perhaps mid/late July 2010, but there's no reason at least a 2-channel setup wouldn't be up if you wanted to hear either speaker or both.
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I'm looking for audition opportunities in areas within the driving distance of North West Arkansas (Fayetteville AR, Tulsa OK, Joplin MO, ...). Thanks!!!
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I am in the Santa Monica, CA area and would like to listen to some of Jim's speakers with my integrated amplifier. Is there anyone in the vicinity that would be willing to schedule an audition?
Thanks,
Gregg
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I am looking to audition the Song series and I am located in Indianapolis, IN. If anyone in the state has anything from the song lineup I would love to demo. Shoot me a pm and we can get something set up. THanks.
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I am looking to audition the Song series and I am located in Indianapolis, IN. If anyone in the state has anything from the song lineup I would love to demo. Shoot me a pm and we can get something set up. THanks.
Marbles has HT3's in Ft Wayne. I'm showing my old age and forgetfulness if anyone in your area has ST's. I have ST's and HT2TL's in Ann Arbor area.
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I will pm him but I think I found another gentleman in Indy.
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I will pm him but I think I found another gentleman in Indy.
Uh--is that an MB0W1 you have pictured there?
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Any chance anyone in the bay area (CA) have the Songbirds yet?
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Anyone with Songtowers in Humboldt County, CA open to a demo? I also travel to Redding and Sacramento, CA fairly frequently.
Can anyone summarize a comparison of the ST vs B&W CM9?
Thanks,
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Anyone with Songtowers in Humboldt County, CA open to a demo? I also travel to Redding and Sacramento, CA fairly frequently.
Can anyone summarize a comparison of the ST vs B&W CM9?
Thanks,
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=87383.0
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http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=87383.0
Big Red Machine,
Thanks for the link and the quick reply. No takers on the demo request though. Bummer!
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I'm not incredibly, technically proficient but it seems like what would make sense here would be to come up with a spreadsheet that shows where the various owners are located by city/state, the speakers that they own and are willing to make available for review and contact information (email?) to allow someone to contact them directly instead of just posting here. I guess I'd be willing to try it and maybe we post it under a whole new thread to you don't have to read through 11 pages and counting? I didn't people in Oregon had Jim's speakers until I accidentally ran across a post. What say all of you?
Dave
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I'm not incredibly, technically proficient but it seems like what would make sense here would be to come up with a spreadsheet that shows where the various owners are located by city/state, the speakers that they own and are willing to make available for review and contact information (email?) to allow someone to contact them directly instead of just posting here. I guess I'd be willing to try it and maybe we post it under a whole new thread to you don't have to read through 11 pages and counting? I didn't people in Oregon had Jim's speakers until I accidentally ran across a post. What say all of you?
Dave
Sounds like a good idea.
In my speaker search the most difficult part has been finding where to audition them!
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Ok guys,
This weekend I am going to work on a Excel spreadsheet or Word document that will be shorter, sweeter and allow someone to find owners and speakers a little more quickly. Then, I'm going to email it to Jim to post under a new thread and I would be happy to update it occasionally or Jim or Mary might be able to do that easier. In any event, if you are willing to allow someone to hear your speakers and you haven't posted here, please let me know and I'll add you to the list. Thanks all, Dave
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I sent Jim an email with a Word document in table form that has everyone that listed an interest in allowing auditions. If I missed you, let me know and I'll update the document and get a revised version to Jim.
Thanks all.
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I sent Jim an email with a Word document in table form that has everyone that listed an interest in allowing auditions. If I missed you, let me know and I'll update the document and get a revised version to Jim.
Thanks all.
Thanks for you efforts.
In my speaker search over this past year the hardest part has been finding places to audition speakers I'm interested in. Unforturnately, that means that some speakers that looked interesting will be dropped from consideration because I cannot audition them.
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Looking to audition a set of HT3’s I am located near Roanoke VA. Can any body help?
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I live in the Seattle area and I'm interested in auditioning the HT1 or other speakers with the same RAAL/Seas drivers. Are there any kind souls willing to demo their gear in/near Seattle? :wink:
Karl
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I'm also interested in hearing the Ellis 1801b if anyone has a pair. 8)
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I have SongTowers with Ribbon Tweeters. Power is by Van Alstine. I live in Jamaica Plain, a neighborhood of Boston. Be happy to let someone hear them :
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Hey guys,
I've been reading a lot of good things about the Salk SongTowers. I was hoping someone in the Chicago area might have some standard SongTowers that I might be able to listen to?
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Hello All... Newbie to the group as of today... talked to jim today and debating between the songtower with ribbon and the HT2-TL's. Would like to hear them if possible. Anyone in the indiana (im in fort wayne), lower michigan (jim offered as well). that I could listen to some examples?
thanks much and I really am thinking this could get addicting...
David
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Trying to contact the gentlemen in Henderson, NV.....i tried to click on your profile to send you a PM, but I am not allowed to view other members profiles for some reason??? Any rate, my email is jason_goodman@ymail.com. I would love to hear from you if your still hosting demos for your ST speakers. Thanks!
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Trying to contact the gentlemen in Henderson, NV.....i tried to click on your profile to send you a PM, but I am not allowed to view other members profiles for some reason??? Any rate, my email is jason_goodman@ymail.com. I would love to hear from you if your still hosting demos for your ST speakers. Thanks!
You are referring to Eric. I just emailed him with your email address above. He may not check in here everyday, so I thought I'd pass your information along to speed things up for you.
- Jim
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I have Songtowers with Ribbon Tweeters and a Song Sub. Live in Boston, Ma.
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In Saint Louis.
SoundScape 10s.
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We now have a set of Songtower RTs in the same home as my HT2-TLs. The songtowers are being driven by an AVA Insight SL preamp and an AVA Insight 260 amp. Still trying to decide on a DAC.
Eastern Oklahoma
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I'm in the Northeast Georgia area, and would like to audition the HT1 monitors. If anyone would be interested in accommodating me, please let me know. If the HT1 is not available, I'd be interested in hearing any Salk Speaker that is available. Thanks,
pawsman
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Ok I am thinking about changing speakers, I live in Maryland and would like to hear HT2-TL's I can go to MD, DE, PA, DC, VA.
I have Joseph Audio RM25XL speakers now but I want to here a quality speaker with a ribbon tweeter, so Songtowers would also be in the mix.
I feel the HT2's are probally a better comparison to my RM25xl because of the 7" woofers. I owned Gallo 3.1 speakers before these speakers and I like the ribbon tweeters.
So anyone available?
Thanks,
JT
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Ok I am thinking about changing speakers, I live in Maryland and would like to hear HT2-TL's I can go to MD, DE, PA, DC, VA.
I have Joseph Audio RM25XL speakers now but I want to here a quality speaker with a ribbon tweeter, so Songtowers would also be in the mix.
I feel the HT2's are probally a better comparison to my RM25xl because of the 7" woofers. I owned Gallo 3.1 speakers before these speakers and I like the ribbon tweeters.
So anyone available?
Thanks,
JT
Have you tried contacting Dennis?
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JT--'m in Md just over the D.C. line, near the Beltway. Let me know if you want to pay a visit.
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JT--'m in Md just over the D.C. line, near the Beltway. Let me know if you want to pay a visit.
Would that be in mono or can you make stereo happen these days? :lol:
Go big Ben!!
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Would that be in mono or can you make stereo happen these days? :lol:
Go big Ben!!
Well, if we put Big Ben on the left, and an HT2 on the right, I can do stereo woofers. Otherwise, not so much.
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Well, if we put Big Ben on the left, and an HT2 on the right, I can do stereo woofers. Otherwise, not so much.
:lol:
Have your pair of HT2-TLs that I heard been dismantled?
JT, if you don't have any luck finding an HT2-TL audition nearby, you can audition mine although I'm a bit farther away than Dennis (SE VA). Dennis also has the ability to instantly A/B speakers (I do not).
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:lol:
Have your pair of HT2-TLs that I heard been dismantled?
JT, if you don't have any luck finding an HT2-TL audition nearby, you can audition mine although I'm a bit farther away than Dennis (SE VA). Dennis also has the ability to instantly A/B speakers (I do not).
I can put them together again. I just can't compare stereo pairs of speakers that both use the RAAL tweeter, because I only have two of them.
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I was browsing though the audition list and wondered if you had found some Song Towers. I realize it may be a bit late, but I have a set in Crete.
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Dennis,
So you have a pair of HT2-TLs
JT
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No Song towers.
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We now have a set of Songtower RTs in the same home as my HT2-TLs. The songtowers are being driven by an AVA Insight SL preamp and an AVA Insight 260 amp. Still trying to decide on a DAC.
Eastern Oklahoma
Hey Coke ,
Where in Eastern OK are you ?
I am near Claremore and work in Tulsa
I would like to stop by for Demo.
I am new to the board and cannot PM yet
Just ordered a some HT2-tls yesterday
Mark
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No Song towers.
I think he was addressing that question to me. What I have is one HT2 TL and One regular HT2. But the crossovers are identical, and you should be able to get an accurate idea of the speaker even though the bass response on the regular is not quite as deep.
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new here. any salk owners in sothern ont. looking to upgrade my martin-logans with songtowers,ht1-tl's or maybe ht2-tl's
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Hey guys,
Looking to buy some speakers for my entertainment room. I would love to hear some Song Towers if anyone has any around DFW (Dallas Fort-Worth), Texas. I live in Arlington but am willing to travel anywhere in the metroplex.
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Nihsnek -
If you don't get any responses, let me know and I can perhaps find an audition for you.
- Jim
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Pawsman:
I am in Birmingham,Al and have HT2-TLs. If your ever over this way i would be happy to let you hear them.
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Vulcan00,
I greatly appreciate your offer :D. I'm considering serveral speakers now, Including the Salk HT1 monitor.
The HT2TL's would certainly give me an idea of the "Salk Sound", since I've not heard any of the Salk Speakers. Is there any way to PM you from this Forum?
pawsman
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Nihsnek,
I'm in kingwood tx, north of Houston by the airport, if your going to be in this neck of the woods, give me a little notice and we could set something up. I have songtowers, songcenter, and songsub.
Pat
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Pawsman:
You can Pm me easy. If fact I aready sent you one.Look over below my Vulcan name and clink.
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Does anyone near Madison, WI have a set of Archos that would be willing to let me give a listen?
Thanks everyone. :green:
Evan
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Anyone willing to audition SongTowers in/around LA?
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Hi,
I am in Lompoc, CA (a couple hundred miles up the coast from Los Angeles.) I am especially interested in the Song Towers. Is there anybody nearby who would be willing to let me listen to theirs? If not, I may be able to travel some in order to hear some Songs.
Thanks
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I am looking for some people in the Houston area that would be willing to let me compare amps. If you have a HT2/TL or a Song Tower RT and would like to compare your amp against my Rotel 1562 Class D let me know. I will be in the market for a new amp soon and this is probably the best way to get a feeling for Class D vs. Class AB vs. tubes. I will bring my equipment over your house or you can come to mine. Thanks.
We can post the results here to help people get an idea?
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Hello,
I live in Los Angeles area--Long Beach. I have been reading a lot about Salk Song Towers both here on AVS and reviews from the web.
I am very interested in hearing some Song Towers with ribbon tweeters if possible.
The enthusiasm and dedication of the owners and the beauty of the finished product is quite impressive.
Thanks
David Watson
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I am in the SF Bay Area (San Jose) if anyone needs to audition the Songtowers (OW2/CA15) before purchasing.
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I have SoundScape 10s in Clear Lake area of Houston.
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?action=systems;area=browse;system=1011 (http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?action=systems;area=browse;system=1011)
Bob
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I live in the North Florida Area. I'd like to audition HT2-TL or Songtower RTs. Willing to travel to Alabama or Georgia as well as all parts Florida. Any consideration would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Randall
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I live in Long Island, NY. I'd like to audition the Songtower. I can travel to the 5 boroughs of NYC or New Jersey.
I appreciate any responses.
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I am in the SF Bay Area (San Jose) if anyone needs to audition the Songtowers (OW2/CA15) before purchasing.
Hi
I'm considering purchasing Songtowers (OW2 or RT) or HT2-TLs and would love to listen to your speakers. I just registered so can't send you a PM, but please do let me know if I can audition your speakers. Will be in San Jose this Wednesday (Nov 2nd). Please PM if possible, so I can give you my email id.
thanks in advance..
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I'm in central Kentucky (close to Bowling Green, KY), and I'm interested in a pair of Salk Veracity HT1's for a new two channel system I'm planning on putting together. I'd love to audition a pair of HT1's in Kentucky, northern/central Tennessee, or southern Indiana. Any help is appreciated! Thanks.
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I'm in Port Saint Lucie, FL and I have a pair of Songtowers with the Hiquphon domes. I've already had one successful audition, and he might let you hear his system too!
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If you own Salk speakers and would like to demo them to perspective buyers, then please list the following information in your post:
* Where you live.
* The model(s) you own (please include upgrades, finish, etc...).
* Associated gear and setup.
* The best way to reach you.
Please do not post your address or phone number.
A sticky or a regularly updated list of all people willing to participate with their equipment and location would be a huge help.
Searching through the thread is pretty tedious.
Thanks.
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Still looking to audition a pair of HT3's in the Marietta/Atlanta area - or even a pair of soundscapes.
I'm prepared to travel a bit if needed.
Thx
Paul
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A sticky or a regularly updated list of all people willing to participate with their equipment and location would be a huge help.
Searching through the thread is pretty tedious.
Thanks.
Good suggestion. Also, one can contact Jim Salk and he will try to find someone nearby that can offer an audition.
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AudioCircle newbie looking for a kind Songtower owner in the Seattle area who would be willing to let me listen for a half hour or so - I'm trying to decide between SongTowers and the very nice Definitive Mythos ST's I auditioned today.
Many thanks, and I'd be more than happy to bring the tasty beverage of your choice as a host gift. :green:
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AudioCircle newbie looking for a kind Songtower owner in the Seattle area who would be willing to let me listen for a half hour or so - I'm trying to decide between SongTowers and the very nice Definitive Mythos ST's I auditioned today.
Many thanks, and I'd be more than happy to bring the tasty beverage of your choice as a host gift. :green:
You can also call Jim Salk and he would be happy to see if a nearby owner can offer an audition.
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Does anybody have a pair of SongTowers in Chicago area I can listen to?
Thanks in advance
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I just got my SongTowers with OW4. I am in Naperville, a south-west Chicago suburb. PM for listening.
Art
I'm trying to send you an pm but for some reason it doesnt show your profile 4 me. Could I listen to your STs? Please meil me @ yura_vel@hotmail.com
Thanks in advance
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I'm trying to send you an pm but for some reason it doesnt show your profile 4 me. Could I listen to your STs? Please meil me @ yura_vel@hotmail.com
Thanks in advance
Email sent :thumb:
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I'll be in Greenwood, SC Monday and Tuesday next week if anyone needs me to come over and bash their system! :green:
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I would love to have a chance to listen to the Salk Veracity ht3. I am unable to decide between a used pair of wilson sophia and the ht3. I am very greatfull if you let me come over your house for an audition. I am living in PA, Thanks, Quan
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I would love to have a chance to listen to the Salk Veracity ht3. I am unable to decide between a used pair of wilson sophia and the ht3. I am very greatfull if you let me come over your house for an audition. I am living in Horsham, PA (30 miles north Philly). My email address is qhnguyen1074@gmail.com. Thanks, Quan
Quan -
If no one responds, I may know someone who might be able to help you out. PM me if you don't get a response in a few days.
Thanks,
- Jim
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Hi,
Is anyone available to let me audition Songtowers (dome tweeter version) in the great Atlanta area ?
I am in Alpharetta.
Thanks
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Hello
are there any song tower owners in NYC area with tube pre amp and SS amp? I would be grateful to hear the set up as I'm considering (AVA) hybrid tube pre amp and SS amp. I already have Song towers running with solid state int. amp.
many thanks
tom
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Any Salk owners in North Alabama/Middle Tennessee? I'm not in the speaker market but I've always wanted to hear a pair...
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Looking for a SongTower audition in the greater Seattle area.
This is for a good friend who is interested in getting into the hobby! I'm tired of not having heard them myself either! :-)
We're going to audition several other speakers for reference purposes first. The journey begins!
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Fran,
I have a pair of HT2-TLs in Spokane. I started towards the Songtowers and a great deal came up and Jim helped make it happen. So, I can offer a listen anytime. Dave
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We'll keep that in mind if we make it over to Spokane!
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* 25 minutes north of New Orleans, LA
* HT3, HTC, 15" Salk Rythmic Sub with custom flat cut ebony veneer
* 5 channel home theater with Emotiva XPA-5 powering front stage
* grantc79@gmail.com
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30 minutes East of Roanoke VA.
HT-3 first set with the RAAL Tweeter, HTC
Powered by 2 Emotiva XPA-1 only use sub with HT
Contact Jim or PM
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Anyone with a set of HT3's located in or around Atlanta and willing to provide an audition? It would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
Please email.
Thanks
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rab - have you noticed these for sale in ATL? http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=98279.msg987400#msg987400 (http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=98279.msg987400#msg987400)
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I think he is interested in HT3's. That listing was for SongTowers.
- Jim
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Anyone in the San Antonio area? Looking at possibly getting some SS S7 monitors, but would like to hear anything with the Salk sound.
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I think he is interested in HT3's ...
:duh: :duh: :duh:
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HT2-TL/HT2C center Salk Rhythmic sub standard walnut finish
Earthquake Sound Cine'nova Grande
I live 20 miles South of Raleigh NC.
Contact Info: PM me or e-mail at DBeistel@gmail.com
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Is there anyone near Northeast Wisconsin that has a pair of HT1's that I would be able to listen to? Much appreciated. :)
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I just received some used HT2-TL's this week and am located in Central Iowa. Feel free to PM if you need a demo.
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I live in St. George, UT.
I really would like to hear a RAAL equipped Salk speaker (preferably from the Soundscape series). Anyone willing to let audition a pair? I'm anxious to hear a pair.
Thanks,
-Brian
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I'm in South Jordan, and have SongTowers with the RAAL. If you don't mind the drive you're welcome to come by :D
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I live in Omaha and have a pair of HT2-TL's finished in Cocobolo my setup consists of the following:
BMC AMP CI
BMC BDCD.1 CD PLAYER
STAGE III MAGNUS PRIME XLR INTERCONNECTS
STAGE III MINOTAUR POWER CORD
STAGE III KRAKEN POWER CORD
ACOUSTIC ZEN ABSOLUTE SPEAKER CORDS
HB CABLE DESIGN POWER STAR POWER STRIP
I CAN BE REACHED AT DCURTIS2@COX.NET
I would be happy to let someone audition this beautiful pair of speakers that Jim built.
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UPDATING:
1 mile from Boston.
HT2-TL mains; (4) Jeff Bagby-designed 15" subs with (2) 15" passive radiators per 5 c.f. box; AVA UltraValve; E.E. Avant pre-amp; E.E. DAC; (2) SMS-1 electronic crossovers; John Kenny battery-operated HiFace USB to BNC adapter with Audox 5 volt power supply; Pure Music over iTunes; tons (literally, it seems, when I have to move them) of OC703 6" bass traps; large room; free parking.
Lots more gear:
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?action=systems;area=manage;system=983
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I live in Gilbert, AZ
SS8's in Pau Ferro Rosewood
BMC CS2
Modwright Tube Modified Oppo 95
Stage III Power Cables/Interconnects
HB Cable Design Powerstar Horizon Power Distributor
Feel free to PM me or e-mail at dgcurtis36@gmail.com
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Anyone in the CT area willing to do a demo of song towers or anything else? I saw someone in staten island which is probably the closest to me but if there's anyone closer that would be great! PM Me or send an email :)
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Oakland CA
Soundscape 10, Cocabolo
Esoteric UX-1 (APL modified), VAC Ren Sig II pre, Crown xls 2500s in bridged mode (2400 wpc, Class D)
herb999@aol.com
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Nihsnek,
I'm in kingwood tx, north of Houston by the airport, if your going to be in this neck of the woods, give me a little notice and we could set something up. I have songtowers, songcenter, and songsub.
Pat
Hi Pat,
I am interested in songtowers/HT2/Supercharged. Can you please give me your contact information so that I can reach you? I am in Houston during the week so would really appreciate if you can allow me to hear the speakers. Appreciate your help.
Prakash
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Location: Seattle, WA
Speakers: Salk Soundscape 12, Soundscape Center, Soundscape M7 rears (5.1 surround). SVS PB13 Ultra Sub
Gear: Marantz AV8801 processor, Wyred4Sound MC5 3x500, 2x250 Amplifier, Oppo BDP-105 Blu-ray + Roku stick, PC Jriver music server, + iPad Jremote, Blue Jeans cables, TiVo DVR, Panasonic 65VT50 plasma TV, Xbox 360 & Xbox One.
Focusing mostly on hires and surround music & movies.
Contact: Private Message on this board.
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I live in the Kansa City area. I have a 5.2 setup--Supercharged SongTower, supercharged SongCenter, Surround I rears and dual 12" Salk/Rythmik subs. Espresso dye on walnut. Not the best listening environment or high end gear, but I'm happy to help if anyone wants a listen.
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Tomorrow I will be traveling to Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tuscon AZ. I'll be in town for a week and would like to hear some Salk speakers if anyone is up for it. supermo26 @ hotmail . com or Yahoo.
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Anyone in Tuscon AZ that would allow me to hear some their speakers? I am currently working on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base this week. 10-15 Mar 2013. Available after work Monday threw Friday after 5pm depending on how class goes.
Saturday the 16th of March I will be flying back home to Klamath Falls OR. I have a 7 hour layover if anyone in San Fransisco is available to demo there speakers. My flight leaves SFO at 9:25 pm. So I would need to be back at the airport by 7:00 pm for security. I think I arrive around 1 in the afternoon.
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Anyone in Tuscon AZ that would allow me to hear some their speakers? I am currently working on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base this week. 10-15 Mar 2013. Available after work Monday threw Friday after 5pm depending on how class goes.
Saturday the 16th of March I will be flying back home to Klamath Falls OR. I have a 7 hour layover if anyone in San Fransisco is available to demo there speakers. My flight leaves SFO at 9:25 pm. So I would need to be back at the airport by 7:00 pm for security. I think I arrive around 1 in the afternoon.
Send a PM to WGH. He lives in Tucson.
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Send a PM to WGH. He lives in Tucson.
If only I could oblige. My HT2-TL's and electronics were boxed up and put in storage at the end of June. The house remodel is going quite nicely and I should have music in a month.
Wayne
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FWIW, I now live in Vancouver, B.C. and have a pair of regular SongTowers that can be auditioned. They're in a small room so are close to being"near-field".
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Klamath Falls OR. ( southern OR. 20 minutes north of California.)
HT2-TL's Curly Walnut (just a pair of towers with no sub or center channel yet.
Receiver is an older Integra DTR 8.4. No room treatments or anything fancy yet and it still sounds good.
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I live in the NW suburbs of Chicago (Lake Zurich) and would like to audition a pair of Song tower Supercharged, perhaps with Van Alstine gear. I know there is a pair of HT-2's near me but the asking price is an issue. I have an Ultravalve and T8(Coming soon).
At Axpona recently, I was able to hear Salk Speakers, but the confined room with all the speaker pairs seem to constrain the 3 dimensionally of the speakers.
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I live in the NW suburbs of Chicago (Lake Zurich) and would like to audition a pair of Song tower Supercharged, perhaps with Van Alstine gear. I know there is a pair of HT-2's near me but the asking price is an issue. I have an Ultravalve and T8(Coming soon).
At Axpona recently, I was able to hear Salk Speakers, but the confined room with all the speaker pairs seem to constrain the 3 dimensionally of the speakers.
If you can't find an SCST owner, you might see if you can audition the HT2-TL (if it has the RAAL tweeter) anyway as it should sound very close to the SCST since they share mid/woofers from the same line.
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I'm in Lancaster, PA and would love to hear the Veracity HT2-TL. I'll travel to Phila., MD, DC or VA.
Many thanks.
Chris
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Campbell, CA (near San Jose)
SCST/SCSC in automotive white
Audio by Van Alstine Synergy 240/3
Denon AVR-4310
Oppo BDP-83
Technics 1200
Contact via PM.
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I am looking to audition any of the Salk speakers. Any volunteers from Bay Area, CA ?
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debit.g -
We will be at the San Francisco Audio Show August 9 - 11th. http://caaudioshow.com/ (http://caaudioshow.com/)
We'll have the SoundScape 8's, new Veracity ST's and perhaps one other pair of speakers to listen to.
If that doesn't work for you or you get no responses here, let me know and I'll try and locate someone for you.
- Jim
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HT2-TL speakers in El Cerrito (East Bay).
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Hi all,
Looking to audition both these speakers. PMed couple of members. I live in 94040, Mountain View, CA. Willing to drive a bit if required.
PM me and many thanks in advance.
thanks
Powell.
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Hello - Neewbie here long time AVS'er. I have heard great things about Salk and building a dedicated theater and would love to hear them in a theater setting. If anyone is local and willing please let me know.
Thanks!
Ray
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Ray -
You may want to indicate where you are so owners can determine if they are "local" to you.
- Jim
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Finally getting the system up to nearly full steam:
Bloomington, Illinois-
SoundScape 8, SoundScape center, SongSurrounds, wall mounted WOW1, Salk/Rythmik 15"
AVA600r, Hafler 500, Denon 4311
- Ben
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Is there anyone near Birmingham, Alabama, that has a pair of SS8s ?
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Ames Iowa
Salk Supercharged Songtower, Supercharged Songcenter, Rythmik Lv12r, NHT 2.1 surrounds, Onky 818 Receiver.
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Good Morning,
Any Songtower and/or WOW 1 owners in the Washington DC area? (to include Maryland and Virginia). I am in Northern Virginia near Dulles Airport.
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I am up in Appleton, WI, I own a pair of Veracity HT3's if anyone is interested in having a listen we can set something up. :D
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I'm in Kokomo, IN. and own a pair of SoundScape 8's. I'm just getting them broken in.
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I'm in Kokomo, IN. and own a pair of SoundScape 8's. I'm just getting them broken in.
Are you going to the speaker seminar next Saturday?
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Hi Pete,
I heard something about that from Jim. I'll have to get the details. It's a small world.
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Hi Pete,
I heard something about that from Jim. I'll have to get the details. It's a small world.
I lived in Kokomo from 89 thru 97. I miss Mike's Pizza and his breadsticks!
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Wow! I had no idea. I've lived here since 1983.
Mikes is still making great pizza. That's the only pizza we order. We prefer cheese bread to bread sticks.
I look forward to talking to you when your in town.
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It's official! I am a proud SongTower owner as of yesterday and I'm open to have anyone in the Boone NC area to audition. It would be my pleasure!
Standard ST
Peachtree Nova Pre/ 220 Amp
Oppo BDP103
Can reach me here in PM.
Thanks!
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Any Songtower owners in eastern PA or Central NJ area willing to demo?
I am in Lehigh Valley PA but also work in NJ.
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I'd love to audition any Salk speaker in the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Failing that, I'd be willing to drive as far north as the Seattle area.
I know I said any speaker, but I'm hoping to hear Silks/Silk Tower, Exoticas, SS8s, or Veracity ST or HT2-TL. [trying to not be greedy...]
Regards.....
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I'd love to audition any Salk speaker in the Willamette Valley in Oregon. Failing that, I'd be willing to drive as far north as the Seattle area.
I know I said any speaker, but I'm hoping to hear Silks/Silk Tower, Exoticas, SS8s, or Veracity ST or HT2-TL. [trying to not be greedy...]
Regards.....
Hey, we're neighbors. I'm in Ashland, Oregon! I'm in the same boat as you, looking to hear some SS8 or SS10's. When funds permit, I'm planning on getting a pair in 2014, so I'll let you know.
Ernie
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Hi Ernie, too bad we are not closer.
A very happy SoundScape 8 owner here near Chicago, IL. Plainfield/Joliet area near I55/I80 intersection. PM if interested in demo.
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Now in my new place with sound treated large media room (really an audio room but who cares).
Salk HT3's HTC and a salk sub as well.
Just north of New Orleans, LA
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Now in my new place ...
And that is where?
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Hey, we're neighbors. I'm in Ashland, Oregon! I'm in the same boat as you, looking to hear some SS8 or SS10's. When funds permit, I'm planning on getting a pair in 2014, so I'll let you know.
Ernie
Howdy, neighbor.
Although I received a very generous offer to listen to SS12s (near Seattle), I'm thinking my best bet is to hope that Salk Sound attends a relatively close audio fest--perhaps in the Bay Area or Seattle. The SS12s must sound incredible, but I'd prefer to listen to speakers that are closer to what I'm likely to buy.
After repeated readings of the forums, reviews, and the Salk Sound website, I suspect the Silk monitors are what I'm more interested in, but who knows for sure? I must practice patience. Time will provide an answer.
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I see one pair in Quebec City but I'm in western Canada. Anyone have some HT3's for me to hear in western Canada ? Specifically I am in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
I heard about Salk from the Van Alstine website. I see there is alot of interest, including Frank's, in these speakers. Just need to hear them before I take the splash.
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Hi:
Do we have any owners of SALK SS8 willing to demo the speakers in SF bay area?
Thanks..
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Hi:
Do we have any owners of SALK SS8 willing to demo the speakers in SF bay area?
Thanks..
I'm not sure about SS8 owners in the SF area, but there is an SS10 owner who would probably be happy to let you hear his system. If you'd like, email me at jim at salksound.com and I'll provide you with contact information.
- Jim
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Hello - looking to hear some salks in the New Orleans area around Easter weekend. If anyone can make this happen for a hopefully soon-to-be owner, it would be much appreciated. Taking a very hard look at supercharged songtowers.
KS
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Hello all!
I am brand new to this forum and I am not sure I am posting in the right place. I was hoping someone in the Philadelphia area has the Salk Song towers and would be willing to let me hear them.
Thanks!
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Hello everyone!
New user here, and I have two questions:
1. At what point can I PM? Seems like there is one guy but I cant PM him yet.
2. Anyone in the Des Moines Iowa area open for a demo session of something salk? (ST RT or Veracity?)
Thanks all!
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Hello everyone!
New user here, and I have two questions:
1. At what point can I PM? Seems like there is one guy but I cant PM him yet.
2. Anyone in the Des Moines Iowa area open for a demo session of something salk? (ST RT or Veracity?)
Thanks all!
There's always Axpona in Chicago in a few weeks.
PM'ing, well that is in you rnear-term future:
"Account creationYour account is created when you register on the site. The account will have limited functionality until a small number of posts have been approved:
•The account will not have access to PMs (Personal Messages)
•Posts will not be published until approved by the relevant Facilitator or an Admin
•Some circles are off-limits (such as the Trading Post)"
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Is there anyone near Birmingham, Alabama that has SS8, SS10,SS12???
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Hello all!
I am brand new to this forum and I am not sure I am posting in the right place. I was hoping someone in the Philadelphia area has the Salk Song towers and would be willing to let me hear them.
Thanks!
I don't have ST but I have SS8s.
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There's always Axpona in Chicago in a few weeks.
Thanks for this advice!
I went and it was fantastic!
Got to hear the Salk sound, sadly there was nothing with the Salk + Ral while was there. (The SS8's were not hooked up).
However the Songtower's with the standard tweeter were great sounding so I can only imagine the SS8s or veracity.
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Hi All!
I'm in the Des Moines, Iowa area. Does anyone near there have a pair of HT3s that they would be willing to demo?
Dave
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I'm in Kalamazoo, MI
New owner of SS8's, will be getting a center channel.
Treated 13 x 17 room.
Marantz AV8801 pre/pro
Butler 5150 SS/Tube hybrid amp. (love this amp)
Dual SVS subs in corners if that's your thing.
Always happy to let you demo as I know how hard it is to select speakers.
PM if you want to stop by.
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Buffalo/Pittsburg/Toronto
I am in Buffalo, and would very much appreciate a few minutes listening to some regualr SongTowers. I would probably get the cap upgrade, but no ribbon tweeter. Cheers.
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Bloomington, IL
Soundscape 8, SS C7 Center, SoundSurrounds, wall mount WOW1s, 2 Salk/Rythmik 15" subs all in tineo veneer
Powered through AVA 600r, ATI2007 and Denon 4311 prepro.
Finally got the room mostly complete, still working on some final adjustments, acoustic analysis and treatments are next up.
Please PM for more info.
Thanks!
Ben
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Hello - looking to hear some salks in the New Orleans area around Easter weekend. If anyone can make this happen for a hopefully soon-to-be owner, it would be much appreciated. Taking a very hard look at supercharged songtowers.
KS
A bit late for Easter but I am just north of New Orleans with HT3's HTC and Salk 15 inch sub.
If you are still looking these will actually be on the market for sale as I'm moving.
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My ST-RT's in Medium stained Cherry can be heard if your about 1/2 an hour North of Toronto, Ontario. Their powered by a 100 watt Rotel RX-1052 Receiver
New member here. Had never heard of this website until I saw it referenced on the Salk Sound website.
(I've been on avsforum under "-Axle-", just in case I come off as odd with a low post count)
Gord_Toronto, are you still around? I registered to be able to respond to your post. I tried clicking your name to see if you were still active but I don't have that privilege yet (on account of being new). I'm in Pickering and if you're still around you may be close enough for me to drive out to (if you're up for it). I could also offer to bring up some of my equipment if you were curious or wanted to do an A/B comparison to make it more worth your while.
I'm looking to buy a pair of STs with RAAL tweeter and a matching center channel, but I'm weary having to spend that much on word of mouth alone. If there's anyone else near or in the GTA (Toronto) area, I'd love to hear from you too.
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Does anyone have SCST's or Veracity STs in the Philadelphia area that would be willing to let me hear them? I'm interesting in hearing the Raal and seeing how they compare to the Standard STs. I know someone else was looking to audition Salks in the Philly area, but I didn't see any responses. Thank you! Chas
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Does anyone have SCST's or Veracity STs in the Philadelphia area that would be willing to let me hear them? I'm interesting in hearing the Raal and seeing how they compare to the Standard STs. I know someone else was looking to audition Salks in the Philly area, but I didn't see any responses. Thank you! Chas
I don't have SCST or Veracity ST but I have SS8. So if you interest in a demo, let me know.
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Exotica IIIs live in Brooklyn.
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SS8's in NW Indiana powered by Jeff Rowland Continuum S2 in an analog based system.
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HT2-TL in Brooklyn
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Salk Silks with upgraded Mundorf silver/oil caps in the Berkeley/Oakland, CA area.
Driven by McIntosh MC275.
-John
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Golden, CO.
Veracity ST
Rogue Cronus Magnum
PS Audio PWD II
Mac Mini
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=108830)
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SS8's in NW Indiana powered by Jeff Rowland Continuum S2 in an analog based system.
I will be in NW IN (Valpo) between Xmas and New Years for a week. Would it be possible to come by for an audition?
John
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Not sure if I ever added myself to this list but...
Port St. Lucie FL, about 45 minutes north of palm beach.
Salk Songtowers, songcenter, and songsurrounds.
Emerald Physics 100.2SE
Belles 22a
Clearaudio Concept w/ MC
Halide DAC
Oppo BDP 83
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Would love to hear some Songtowers as I'm looking to pull the trigger on a pair of floor standers in the next few weeks. I'm in San Diego, CA. Thanks!
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It's official! I am a proud SongTower owner as of yesterday and I'm open to have anyone in the Boone NC area to audition. It would be my pleasure!
Standard ST
Peachtree Nova Pre/ 220 Amp
Oppo BDP103
Can reach me here in PM.
Thanks!
Can't PM yet. I an in Marion, NC, not too far away. Arn't these for sale? Would love to audition and am in the market. Phone eight28-six five2-81two8 for Larry.
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I'm in the Toulouse area, in France. I own standard Veracity ST speakers and various McIntosh amplifiers and preamps (tubes and transistors). You can send me a PM for a listening session and my set-up details.
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Seems as though there's two of these threads, so I'll post in both. I'm looking to audition song towers or song birds somewhere near Philadelphia. Is there any one within about 2 hrs drive?
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Update
I am getting a chance to listen to Alexdad54's Song Towers this weekend.
Bill 310 asked
I would like to audition some Song Towers in or around Vancouver, BC
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With the massive influx of new residents to the Boise, ID area I hope at least someone will bring a pair of Salk’s that they’ll offer to audition. I’m in Eagle and I’d love to hear a pair.
Brett
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I'm in the NYC area and would like to hear a pair of Song 3 Beat or Song 3A.
I can bring a Ayre QB-9 DSD if you want to hear it.
Would be very much appreciated.
Nick
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New Smyrna Beach FL
Veracity HT2 TL
C2300
MC252
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Anyone in VT with any Salks they could audition?
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I can demo a new pair of Songtower II speakers that I am now using every day in my studio here in Woodbury, Minnesota.
Call me at 651-330-9871 if you would like to audition them. You are welcome to bring your own CDs or records to play here.
Frank Van Alstine
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Hi,
Are there any owners of any versions of Salk towers near San Diego who would be willing to let me audition? (I'm fully vaccinated.) Thanks.
Marc
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Marc
I have Song towers and Philharmonics 3 series. I am in Las Vegas now if you are willing to drive.
Art
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* Romeo, Michigan
* Salk Song 3 curly walnut 2019
* Threshold preamp/ Threshold Class A amp, Micro Seiki MC turntable, PS Audio DAC, tube buffer, Revox CD
* email
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Thought I would offer anyone in Northeast Ohio an audition. I am located in Jackson Township, Canton-Massilon area.
Current system
Custom Veracity speakers, they are a one off.
Upgrades-Seas 7.5” with graphene cones, Silver Cardas bi-wire and posts, Mundorf Supreme Caps, both woofer and tweeter.
They are finished in Bubinga Veneer (beautiful)
Cary SLI-100 Tube Amplifier
MoFi Ultradeck
Marantz 30n SACD & Streamer