Products YOU would like to see reviewed

jam2001 · « **Reply #40 on:** 1 Dec 2007, 03:55 am »

My .02

- Channel Islands VDA-2 (with extra power supply)
- Channel Islands VDC-SB
- Epik Valor subwoofer

Zero · « **Reply #41 on:** 1 Dec 2007, 04:26 am »

Hey folks - it's been a long time since I've checked in with this thread. I'd like to offer my thanks to each and every one of you who have taken the time to caste in your suggestions. Obviously, we can't make everything happen, but it's always good to receive feedback from the community. Each suggestion helps to build up an idea on what YOU all would like to see covered. Unafraid to step into less than conventional territory, we look forward to more of your input! Keep it comin'!

jsamp05 · « **Reply #42 on:** 7 Dec 2007, 09:11 pm »

Speakers..... B&W 685's and Infinity P162

kenreau · « **Reply #43 on:** 15 Dec 2007, 12:16 am »

I recently picked up a Bolder Full Enthusiast SB3 and needed a new additional set of IC's to feed it to my preamp.

I had Ric at EVS mod a Sony 9000ES a few years back with great results and checked in on his website to see what's new. Ric is offering these IC100 Interconnects for $95. A minimal k.i.s.s. design that looked appealing, and the price is rightous. I inserted these ic's and was absolutely floored! The level of detail, deliniation of instruements, guitar picks on strings to shimmer of cymbals was amazing. The old cliche of the veil being removed really applies here. I had been using a home brew Kimber silver streak knock off that I had thought was more than reasonable util inserting this IC100.

Highly recommended, regardless of your budget. For $95 they are a screaming bargain.

ratso · « **Reply #44 on:** 8 Jan 2008, 08:45 pm »

my dared vp-20 tube monoblocks with seperate power supply was $650 new. BEAT THAT!

mca · « **Reply #45 on:** 8 Jan 2008, 10:10 pm »

How about the Peachtree Audio Decco and a pair of Salk Songtowers

Affordable$$Audio · « **Reply #46 on:** 9 Jan 2008, 01:31 am »

MCA:
I've put in a request to David S. of Signal Path Int., the Peachtree distributor. Keep your fingers crossed.

firedog · « **Reply #47 on:** 9 Jan 2008, 12:35 pm »

http://www.soundsciencecat.com/MusicVault.html

inexpensive music server/ripper designed to work with Slim Devices products.

paba · « **Reply #48 on:** 14 Jan 2008, 09:43 pm »

hello,
would love to see a review of these affordable speakers...
Us low watt tube amp fellows need options....

http://www.pispeakers.com/Prices.htm

thanks
paba

Mortsnets · « **Reply #49 on:** 14 Jan 2008, 11:00 pm »

New Speakers
Reynaud Duet
Spendor S3/5R
Gunned MMGs
Audio Note AX-2
Coincident Triumph Signature Extreme
Direct Acoustics Silent Speaker
Joseph Audio RM7si Signature Mk2
Role Skiff, Kayak
Stirling LS3/5a V2
Silverline Minuet
Sequerra Metronome 7.7 Mk 6
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II

Vintage Speakers
Dynaco A25,XL,A35,A50
Spendor BC1, SP1, S20
Linn Kan
Polk Monitor 5, 7
KEF 101

Zero · « **Reply #50 on:** 15 Jan 2008, 01:14 am »

Morsnets,

Excellent list. I've owned the Audio Note AX-Two's, a set of Spendor SP 2/3P's, and the Vandersteen 2CE Signature's. All excellent transducers in their own right.

I'm also 'on the list' for the new JMR Duet.

dorokusai · « **Reply #51 on:** 15 Jan 2008, 03:10 am »

Quote from: Mortsnets on 14 Jan 2008, 11:00 pm

New Speakers
Reynaud Duet
Spendor S3/5R
Gunned MMGs
Audio Note AX-2
Coincident Triumph Signature Extreme
Direct Acoustics Silent Speaker
Joseph Audio RM7si Signature Mk2
Role Skiff, Kayak
Stirling LS3/5a V2
Silverline Minuet
Sequerra Metronome 7.7 Mk 6
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II

Vintage Speakers
Dynaco A25,XL,A35,A50
Spendor BC1, SP1, S20
Linn Kan
Polk Monitor 5, 7
KEF 101

I can cover the vintage, Polk Monitor 7 request. It was one of the 2 loudspeakers that catapulted Polk into mainstream audio, and out of the garage, moreso the late 1970's. Love it or hate it, for Polkies, it's a legend along the lines of the JBL L100, DQ-10 or K-Horn. That's a tall order but keep it in perspective.

Mark

sac8d4 · « **Reply #52 on:** 28 Jan 2008, 12:43 am »

Sac audio glowmaster kt88
Sac Audio SILK Invincible Preamplifier
Grant Fidelity GF RST-1 Supertweeter ( when its available, ofcourse aa )
Nanotec Golden strada Cables
IeGo Cables
Neospeak Neoceramik
Noblesse Audio Furniture

kbuzz3 · « **Reply #53 on:** 28 Jan 2008, 03:20 am »

AVA dacs....real curious

bluemike · « **Reply #54 on:** 28 Jan 2008, 03:46 am »

Here's my choice of Speakers

Any of John Kalinowski Designs
Tonian Acoustics TL M1 MK2
Hansen Elixir
Intuitive Designs Summit

maxwalrath · « **Reply #55 on:** 28 Jan 2008, 03:56 am »

AVA gear....very loyal following and a straight-forward guy behind the products, but very little press.

James Romeyn · « **Reply #56 on:** 28 Jan 2008, 04:20 am »

Please ignore this if the products are too costly.

Duke LeJeune's $4500 Jazz Module floorstanding speakers (Bill Berndt here just bought a pair). One of my favorites, super musical, 93 dB, Geddes waveguide technology, macho enclosures w/ great proportions. Employ the Pioneeer TAD 11" woofers, estimated $700+ each MSRP! www.AudioKinesis.com

Just heard Duke's $9k Dream Maker, a bipolar version of the above Jazz Module, 96 dB, highly recommended. Lynn Olson picked them as his favorite (or one of three best) at RMAF:

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=1326088&highlight=audiokinesis#post1326088

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=1326309&highlight=audiokinesis#post1326309

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=1328343&highlight=audiokinesis#post1328343

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=1381737&highlight=audiokinesis#post1381737

Wouldn't mind seeing reviewed the $7500 SST Ambrosia preamp by James Bongiorno (voiced by Bascom King); its remote bass/treble controls w/ four xo poles each are splendid & musically transparent in use. I think I prefer it to the $17k VTL & it may equal or beat the $15k Krell Evo.

Affordable$$Audio · « **Reply #57 on:** 28 Jan 2008, 09:53 pm »

Dorokusai:
My brother still has his Polk 7B's that he bought new, way back when. if I get out to Denver this summer I'll take the time to write up a review on them. BTW, being older and jealous I had to out do him by getting a pair of 10B's!

Upstateaudio · « **Reply #58 on:** 20 Mar 2008, 07:13 pm »

AV123's new mini monitor ELT25 sound fabulous to me even in my el cheapo 2nd system !! Would love to see what one of your staff thinks of them.

JLM · « **Reply #59 on:** 20 Mar 2008, 07:29 pm »

1. Any of the cottage industry stuff here at AC that doesn't get press otherwise.

2. Any of the cottage industry stuff not from AC that doesn't get press otherwise.

3. The new Squeezebox Duet.

4. Assembly it yourself speakers (like DIY Madisound or Parts Express kits).

5. Open baffle single driver speakers.

6. Raw/DIY cables.

7. Really inexpensive equipment racks (or looksome options).