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The LIO/Audience combo rings all the right bells for me: focused, pure, tonally dense, transparent and dynamic. In addition to great sonic performance, the LIO is a looker . . . and helps feed an ongoing process of simplifying my life.Congrats on a great concept and excellent execution, Vinnie - thanks!
Hi TimbanaThat is a lovely system that you have put together!Like you, I yearn for simplicity in my life and your system looks simple enough. Glad that it sounds musically satisfying as well!Is '45' on the volume your listening level? I understand that '63' is max and wonder if the volume would have enough room for low gain source?Best RegardsDennis
Actually, I typically use volume settings from the low to high '30s'. I've never used a setting above the mid-to-high '40s' . . . and that produces volumes as high as I'd ever want in my large listening room (approximately 20 X 54 ft.). Thus far, I've only used my MacBook Air as a source, so can't speak to compatibility with lower gain sources.
Thought I'd share my excitement about my new audio toy (LIO). I was a little nervous about ordering the LIO without having heard one, especially since I first needed to sell some components I had been very happy with. In my previous system, I'd gone all out on power conditioning (Bybee Stealth and Lessloss Reference and Signature cords) to feed an Ayon Orion II and an Ayre QB-9 DSD. Interconnects were Wywires Platinum . . . and I had assembled the system through much trial and error to deliver the sonics I wanted. In deciding to order the LIO with the tube stage module, I figured I would have a fair amount of flexibility to be able to tailor the sound to my liking. I've been using the LIO, with Telefunken E88CC's to drive Audience 2+2 speakers, and I'm not looking back, which is saying a lot considering my level of satisfaction with the previous system. The LIO/Audience combo rings all the right bells for me: focused, pure, tonally dense, transparent and dynamic. In addition to great sonic performance, the LIO is a looker . . . and helps feed an ongoing process of simplifying my life.Congrats on a great concept and excellent execution, Vinnie - thanks!Great to hear that you are enjoying your system and are finding essentially the same great qualities that the reviews have so far found. This is all very good news for those of us waiting for the birth/delivery of our own LIO's.
Great to hear that you are enjoying your system and are finding essentially the same great qualities that the reviews have so far found. This is all very good news for those of us waiting for the birth/delivery of our own LIO's.
In deciding to order the LIO with the tube stage module, I figured I would have a fair amount of flexibility to be able to tailor the sound to my liking. I've been using the LIO, with Telefunken E88CC's to drive Audience 2+2 speakers, and I'm not looking back, which is saying a lot considering my level of satisfaction with the previous system. The LIO/Audience combo rings all the right bells for me: focused, pure, tonally dense, transparent and dynamic. In addition to great sonic performance, the LIO is a looker . . . and helps feed an ongoing process of simplifying my life.Congrats on a great concept and excellent execution, Vinnie - thanks!
One thing that most Audience listeners probably do not realize. Since they are bipolar? They will not need vibration control like conventional speakers. Since they are wired in phase, the drivers - front and back - will each be counteracting the others vibrations. Therefore, the the box acts like a sonic gyroscope! I do not believe what we place under the speaker for isolation will not make any difference other than aesthetics. Maybe good for angling the speakers up and down. Its like having a balanced cam shaft in a very well made car. The trust vibrations are counteracted and are gone.
I agree that the opposing drivers operating in phase theoretically cancel front-to-back unbalanced forces. However, given manufacturing tolerances (electrical, mechanical, and dimensional), there will always be some asymmetry, leading to unbalanced forces. I agree that the 1+1 and 2+2 designs minimize those forces relative to conventional designs, but I believe there are other reasons that vibration control can be beneficial: 1) The speaker cabinets resonate, and it's probably not a bad idea to drain those vibrations (IMO) . . . and 2) more importantly (when considering the subject designs), the side firing passive radiator, although not actively driven, produces an unbalanced sideways force . . . that cone undergoes significant movement that is reacted by the narrow width of the speaker base . . . using spikes in this application is similar to using them under a subwoofer (again, IMO).
That was my bad. I did not realize that the 2+2's passive radiator is located only on one side of the speaker. So, there will be vibrations induced to some degree. On the 1+1's there are mounted matching passive radiators on opposing sides, as well as the opposing drivers front and back.
Thought I'd share my excitement about my new audio toy (LIO). I was a little nervous about ordering the LIO without having heard one, especially since I first needed to sell some components I had been very happy with. In my previous system, I'd gone all out on power conditioning (Bybee Stealth and Lessloss Reference and Signature cords) to feed an Ayon Orion II and an Ayre QB-9 DSD. Interconnects were Wywires Platinum . . . and I had assembled the system through much trial and error to deliver the sonics I wanted. In deciding to order the LIO with the tube stage module, I figured I would have a fair amount of flexibility to be able to tailor the sound to my liking. I've been using the LIO, with Telefunken E88CC's to drive Audience 2+2 speakers, and I'm not looking back, which is saying a lot considering my level of satisfaction with the previous system. The LIO/Audience combo rings all the right bells for me: focused, pure, tonally dense, transparent and dynamic. In addition to great sonic performance, the LIO is a looker . . . and helps feed an ongoing process of simplifying my life.Congrats on a great concept and excellent execution, Vinnie - thanks!
Just received my LIO on 8/7/15 and unfortunately had to go on a day trip 8/8. Mine has the AVC + Tube Stage, DAC, Phono Sage and Amp installed. I will also be auditioning the AVC no tube stage module later. I must say that I agree with everything that Tibana has said. I would show pictures too but it would be a little odd because the five shelf rack is now empty save the LIO and a turntable on top. I have removed it all.I will offer these brief comments in the form of adjectives: Superb, Sensational, Satisfying (completely) and Unbelievable! I plan to offer a more complete review later ..... but then again what is there left to say!I would congratulate Vinnie and Alexis but I think that word does not rise to the level of this achievement.
I expect to receive my AVC+Tube Stage tomorrow and am excited to plug it in (have been using RVC and Tube Stage) . . . plan to cycle back through some tube choices to see if I still prefer the Telefunken E88CCs that I've been using . . . also have some Ediswan 2493s and Amperex 7308s that are nice, but were previously edged out by the Telefunkens. Feels good to get rid of all those boxes and cables doesn't it?
